It was very early in the morning when Azure arrived in Salzburg. Before checking into his hotel, he went to the lake and made friends with a family of ducks.
While travelling in Europe, you met Emmy Lou.
Azure shook paws with Emmy Lou the Green Happy Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Emmy Lou and you found 5 "Snow Covered Eastern White Pine" size 4.
Azure arrived at the beautiful old hotel, die Altstadt, which was in a central location of the Old Town, very close to restaurants and all sorts of quaint shops.
While travelling in Europe, you met Mister.
Azure shook paws with Mister the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
Austria! Excited to be here for the first time, Azure was fascinated to learn that Austria has the national flag with the longest history, having been in continuous use since 1230!
While travelling in Europe, you met Addie.
Azure shook paws with Addie the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Azure and the group visited the Café founded by confectioner Paul Fürst in 1890. Fürst created the now world-famous Salzburg Mozartkugel (pistachio, marzipan and nougat coated with chocolate), winning a gold medal for his product at the 1905 Paris exhibition.
While travelling in Europe, you met Kitty Boo.
Azure shook paws with Kitty Boo the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Azure loved his slice of Sachertorte with whipped cream! The group learnt that it had been concocted by a 16-year-old apprentice chef, Franz Sacher, in 1832.
While travelling in Europe, you met Frost.
Azure shook paws with Frost the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
On their first expedition after their Kaffee und Kuchen, the pets learnt about the history of beer brewing in Salzburg, a tradition that goes back 600 years.
While travelling in Europe, you met Mochi.
Azure shook paws with Mochi the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
Mochi gave you 1 "Jeepers Creepers Eye Gem" size 8
The group then had a tour down the Getreidegasse, the bustling, charming heart of Salzburg's Old Town. Azure and the others met visiting pets from around the world. They all enjoyed the traditional inns and unique businesses steeped in history!
While travelling in Europe, you met Snowball.
Azure shook paws with Snowball the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
"Oh, Sue!" exclaimed Azure. "We've just met two fabulous unicorns in Salzburg! Time to party!" The group were at the Mirabell Palace, where unicorns guard the gate. The pets had great fun recreating a well-known scene from The Sound of Music although they had trouble hitting those high notes!
While travelling in Europe, you met Vinny the collector.
Azure shook paws with Vinny the collector the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Vinny the collector and you found 150 Frank 'n' Cents!
Azure and his fellow guests on the Singletons' Romantic Salzburg tour enjoyed a light luncheon of Italian pasta with rocket and parmesan at a local Konditorei before the afternoon's events commenced.
While travelling in Europe, you met Bella.
Azure shook paws with Bella the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Bella and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" size 4.
One pet in the group ventured a little too far out on the wet stones to capture the perfect shot of the waterfall, and wailed for help! Azure carefully ventured over, slipping a few times, hung the pet's camera safely round his neck, then with both pets clutching paws, Azure guided his companion back to terra firma!
While travelling in Europe, you met Punky.
Azure shook paws with Punky the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Visiting an old farmhouse where there had been a great deal of snow, Azure had to face his fears and press on when the terrain was really very difficult and scary!
While travelling in Europe, you met Blaze.
Azure shook paws with Blaze the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Blaze and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" size 4.
The little group had a taste of skiing! Azure was extremely nervous, partly from a fear of looking a fool in front of the others, and partly because he thought he might lose control of his skis and go sliding helplessly down the slope! But he overcame his feelings of being scared and managed very well!
While travelling in Europe, you met Tuffe.
Azure shook paws with Tuffe the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
Tuffe and you found 5 "Winter Door For The Brick House, Closed" size 4.
On a trip to the zoo they enjoyed banana milkshakes sitting round the penguin enclosure. One of the penguins in the group made friends with one of the zoo inhabitants!
While travelling in Europe, you met Hoot.
Azure shook paws with Hoot the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Hoot and you found 5 "Door For The Brick House, Open" size 4.
The pets were taken on an evening coach tour. As the light started to dim, they stopped at the romantic Millstättersee to stretch their paws, flippers and wings, and to take photographs of the memorable scene.
While travelling in Europe, you met Maybelle.
Azure shook paws with Maybelle the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Maybelle and you found 5 "Plowy McPlowface the Snowplow" size 4.
Their guide explained that in Bad Hofgastein, well-being is the top priority, with forest bathing, yoga or thermal baths, and in summer & autumn, the area was a real hiking hotspot. The peaks around Bad Hofgastein rise to over 2,400 m (7875 feet). The Gastein cable cars take you up and right into the heart of the enchanting mountain world of the Hohe Tauern.
While travelling in Europe, you met Tiara Maxwell.
Azure shook paws with Tiara Maxwell the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Tiara Maxwell gave you 1 "Galactic Tanzanite" size 8
The guide said that on a summer's day the lake was a beautiful turquoise colour, and good for sailing and swimming. There were stunning views all around, even on this misty February evening. Azure felt very happy at being present at this wonderful lake with its sense of tranquillity.
While travelling in Europe, you met slider.
Azure shook paws with slider the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
slider and you found 5 "Snow Covered Eastern White Pine" size 4.
This Baroque RC cathedral, in the Old Town, was rebuilt in the 17th C on the site of an existing building . The dome has a height of 108 feet. The bells were cast in 1628. Mozart was baptised here in 1756.
While travelling in Europe, you met Shellie.
Azure shook paws with Shellie the Blue-Green Sea Turtle. They both received one silver mole!
Shellie and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowdog" size 4.
Azure was interested to learn about the Mönchsberg, a mountain close to the city of Salzburg, named after the monks of St Peter's Abbey, and from which magnificent panoramas of the city can be seen.
While travelling in Europe, you met Ada.
Azure shook paws with Ada the Astonishing Helper Ant. They both received one silver mole!
Ada and you found 5 "Snow Covered Jack Pine" size 4.
Leopoldskron Palace was one of the most important filming locations for The Sound of Music as the majestic palace and perfect lake view backdrop served as the primary filming location for all of the lake terrace scenes of the Von Trapp family home.
While travelling in Europe, you met Addie.
Azure shook paws with Addie the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Addie and you found 5 "Door For The Brick House, Open" size 4.
A final stop allowed the pets to view part of Salzburg as it slept under the moonlight. Azure mused gently, "Oh Dorothy, I wish you were here to see this!"
While travelling in Europe, you met Choose a name.
Azure shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Dorothy gave you a really great gift, "A Pair Of Pink Roses" !
As the day drew to a close, the pets, many of them singing, more or less in tune, their favourite songs from The Sound of Music were driven back to the hotel for one final night before moving on.
Azure has enjoyed visting Salzburg, but it is time to go home. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!
While travelling in Europe, you met Heidi.
Azure shook paws with Heidi the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
Azure has completed the quest of
