It was very early in the morning when GUMPE 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 Clover.
GUMPE shook paws with Clover the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
GUMPE 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 Chance.
GUMPE shook paws with Chance the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
Austria! Excited to be here for the first time, GUMPE 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 Choose a name.
GUMPE shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name and you found 5 "Snow Plush, Teddy Bear" size 4.
GUMPE 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 Pinotte.
GUMPE shook paws with Pinotte the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Pinotte and you found 5 "Ski Rack, Basic, Red." size 4.
GUMPE 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 Aki.
GUMPE shook paws with Aki the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Aki and you found 5 "Snow Covered Jack Pine" size 4.
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 Susan.
GUMPE shook paws with Susan the Snowflake. They both received one silver mole!
Susan gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
The group then had a tour down the Getreidegasse, the bustling, charming heart of Salzburg's Old Town. GUMPE 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 Choose a name.
GUMPE shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
"Oh, Sue!" exclaimed GUMPE. "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 Guaca.
GUMPE shook paws with Guaca the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
GUMPE 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 Nemo.
GUMPE shook paws with Nemo the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
Nemo gave you 1 "Lime Floating Crystal Gem" size 8
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! GUMPE carefully ventured over, slipping a few times, hung the pet's camera safely round his neck, then with both pets clutching paws, GUMPE guided his companion back to terra firma!
While travelling in Europe, you met Buzzz.
GUMPE shook paws with Buzzz the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Visiting an old farmhouse where there had been a great deal of snow, GUMPE had to face his fears and press on when the terrain was really very difficult and scary!
While travelling in Europe, you met Scaredy Cat.
GUMPE shook paws with Scaredy Cat the Scared Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Scaredy Cat and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" size 4.
The little group had a taste of skiing! GUMPE 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 Inukshuk.
GUMPE shook paws with Inukshuk the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Inukshuk 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 Lucky.
GUMPE shook paws with Lucky the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
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 Puff.
GUMPE shook paws with Puff the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Puff and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" 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 Tina.
GUMPE shook paws with Tina the Posh Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
Tina gave you 1 "Smoky Quartz (Stone Of Power) Gem" 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. GUMPE felt very happy at being present at this wonderful lake with its sense of tranquillity.
While travelling in Europe, you met Misha.
GUMPE shook paws with Misha the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
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 Likey.
GUMPE shook paws with Likey the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
GUMPE 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 Luckyice.
GUMPE shook paws with Luckyice the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
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 Scratch.
GUMPE shook paws with Scratch the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Scratch and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowdog" size 4.
A final stop allowed the pets to view part of Salzburg as it slept under the moonlight. GUMPE mused gently, "Oh Dorothy, I wish you were here to see this!"
While travelling in Europe, you met Fire.
GUMPE shook paws with Fire the K-9 Pup. 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.
GUMPE 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 Blinky.
GUMPE shook paws with Blinky the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
