@ Frecce Tricolori Squeaks begins his tour of "Central Italy" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Italy - Central The pets have a very varied tour taking in the magnificence of Rome and Vatican City, romantic Florence, and also Siena, and the vineyards of Tuscany. They will come across another very stylish icon of the Italian automobile industry! There will be opportunities to explore winding backstreets with a choice of Italian eateries! Other sights are Cinque Terre, with its colourful jumble of houses, and for sea-lovers, visits to coastal lighthouses, including one in Genoa. One exciting point will be viewing a flypast of the Frecce Tricolori, the Italian airforce aerobatic fleet! Frecce Tricolori The Frecce Tricolori is the aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force. The team flies the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat fighter-trainer craft capable of 898 km/h (558 mph) at sea level. With ten aircraft, nine in close formation and a soloist, they are the world's largest acrobatics patrol, and their flight schedule, comprising about twenty acrobatics in about half an hour, trailing plumes in green, white and red, made them the most famous in the world. It is one of national symbols of Italy.
While touring Italy, you met Splat.
Squeaks shook paws with Splat the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
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Squeaks visits "Central Italy"!
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@ Son Repos Squeaks was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Penelope!” she exclaimed happily. "O Sole Mio or My Own Sun. This takes me back!" Son Repos This sleepy kitty has found the perfect spot for a snooze on this wide, sun-baked step!
While touring Italy, you met Penelope.
Squeaks shook paws with Penelope the City Rat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dark Wood “If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Reese said, offering Squeaks a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Reese!" said Squeaks. Dark Wood With the sun sinking like fire on the horizon, mind you don't get lost in this gloomy looking wood!
While touring Italy, you met Reese.
Squeaks shook paws with Reese the Sugar glider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lamborghini Experience "... the texture of fairy floss, the scent of fresh grapes and orange blossom and the mouthwatering flavour of lemon sherbet, green apples and juicy peaches. Sounds lovely, doesn't it, dora?" remarked Squeaks. "I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked dora. Squeaks chuckled. "No, not gelato. That was a description of Asti Spumante, a delicious sparkling wine from Piedmont. Along with Lambrusco and Prosecco, it's a popular budget alternative to champagne." Lamborghini Experience The Lamborghini Museum is now the Museum of Technologies, where fascinating history, the iconic models and tours of the production lines tell the story of over 50 years of innovation that project Lamborghini into the future. Mudetec (Via Modena, 12 40019 Sant'Agata Bologna, Italy) offers an interactive experience, also thanks to the new driving simulator that amplifies the thrills and the discovery of the vehicles on display. From the early visionary creations of the genius of Ferruccio Lamborghini like the Miura and Countach to the more recent and exclusive super sports cars like the hybrid concept Asterion, the few-off Centenario, the Huracán Performante and the Aventador SVJ. Experience the emotion with new augmented reality!
While touring Italy, you met dora.
Squeaks shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Abruzzo Bougainvillea Squeaks flicked through the phrasebook. “The tour guide at the door of the museum this morning said Prego! as she ushered us all in. She said it meant ‛After you'. I asked her especially.” “It's one of those terms that mean a number of things: ‛you're welcome', ‛don't mention it', ‛not at all', ‛after you!'. For example, if I reached for your bottle of orange juice you'd say, “Prego!—meaning ‛Please! Help yourself!” “No, I wouldn't. I'd jolly well tell you to get your paws off it,” grumbled Squeaks. “It's very confusing, having just one word covering half a dozen situations.” “Would you rather have to learn half a dozen different phrases, like you'd have in English, to cover each one?” Squeaks thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Nemo!” he said. Abruzzo Bougainvillea Abruzzo has a long history of pasta-making and has produced handmade spaghetti alla chitarra (guitar spaghetti) for more than 200 years. This variety of egg pasta is pushed through a wooden contraption that has stainless steel guitar-like strings.
While touring Italy, you met Nemo.
Squeaks shook paws with Nemo the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Trastevere Bridge at Night “Let's practise some Italian phrases, Squeaks!" said Freyja. "Tell you what, hand me that postcard, will you? Grazie!” Clutching the postcard, she looked at her friend expectantly. “That's your cue to say Prego—which means ‛you're welcome!'” Squeaks looked puzzled. "Why do I have to say anything at all, Freyja? If I've performed a very minor service and you've said 'Thank you', do I need to say anything back? It's not like I made you a cake or mowed your lawn. I just handed you a postcard. You said 'thank you'. Couldn't I just smile slightly or something?" Freyja mused for some minutes. "The English language lacks the exact equivalent of prego or bitte schön and similar phrases in use in Continental Europe. Still, when in Rome ...!" Trastevere Bridge at Night A beautiful Rome 0sunset over the Trastevere bridge overlooking St Peter's Dome, with lights shimmeringly reflected in the River Tiber.
While touring Italy, you met Freyja.
Squeaks shook paws with Freyja the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Via dei Coronari, Rome "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Pixie. "I've realised how little I know about it." Squeaks thought about this. "Good scheme!" he said. Via dei Coronari, Rome A detail of the architecture in the Via dei Coronari, which is situated near the River Tiber in Rome, close to several elegant Piazzas, museums, restaurants and bars.
While touring Italy, you met Pixie.
Squeaks shook paws with Pixie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bridge over the River Tiber "It says in our brochure that Italy has produced many luxury sports cars, such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Maserati. That's impressive, isn't it, Eddy Spaghetti?" remarked Squeaks. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Squeaks," responded Eddy Spaghetti. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" Bridge over the River Tiber As the sun sets, the lights of the bridge spanning the Tiber are reflected in the waters, adding romance to the scene. A barge awaits its passengers eager for a sunset trip down the river.
While touring Italy, you met Eddy Spaghetti.
Squeaks shook paws with Eddy Spaghetti the Little Monster. They both received one silver mole!
@ Roman Sunset "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Jewel!" announced Squeaks. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Jewel. Roman Sunset The foundation for a great deal of Western culture comes from that of Ancient Rome, in particular in engineering, architecture, government, language and literature.
While touring Italy, you met Jewel.
Squeaks shook paws with Jewel the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Three Coins in the Trevi Fountain "Milan is widely considered to be the fashion capital of the world. Many internationally renowned fashion brands are based in Milan, including Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Prada. Quadrilatero della Moda is the high-end fashion district in Milan that contains luxury brands and exclusive fashion boutiques. It’s one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world," read out Maybelle from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Maybelle!" responded Squeaks. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Maybelle. Three Coins in the Trevi Fountain The Trevi Fountain is the largest, and most beautiful, fountain in Rome. Why are there always pets throwing coins into the water? A myth, originating in 1954 with the movie "Three Coins in the Fountain," goes like this: If you throw one coin: you will return to Rome. If you throw two coins: you will fall in love with an attractive Italian. If you throw three coins: you will marry the person that you met.
Around €1 m of coins are taken from the fountain each year. Since 2007 this money has been used to support good causes.
While touring Italy, you met Maybelle.
Squeaks shook paws with Maybelle the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Flag of Vatican City Squeaks and Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Flag of Vatican City The Vatican is a city state independent of Italy, ruled by the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church. The coat of arms depicts the papal tiara and the two keys which represent the Keys of Heaven (according to the Gospel of Matthew 16:19) given by Jesus Christ to St Peter.
While touring Italy, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Squeaks shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Holy See Spiral “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Squeaks?” said Smoki. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Squeaks. Holy See Spiral The modern 'Bramante' spiral stairs of the Vatican Museums, designed by Giuseppe Momo in 1932. The modern double helix staircase, also in the Pio-Clementine Museum, was inspired by the original Bramante Staircase. This staircase, like the original, is a double helix, having two staircases allowing people to ascend without meeting people descending; as with the original, the main purpose of this design is to allow uninterrupted traffic in each direction. It encircles the outer wall of a stairwell approximately 15m (45ft) wide and with a clear space at the centre. The balustrade around the ramp is of ornately worked metal. A canopy located above provides the necessary light to illuminate the stairs. The staircase is located at the end of the museum visit and all visitors leave by this route.
While touring Italy, you met Smoki.
Squeaks shook paws with Smoki the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Villa d'Este "That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, DILLIGAS?" remarked Squeaks. "On our table the waiter explained that risotto is a rice dish with origins in Lombardy. It’s cooked in a broth to make it creamy. It must be made with a short-grain variant of Italian rice, usually Arborio, as this absorbs less water and gives the risotto a sticky texture," said DILLIGAS. Villa d'Este Overlooking one of the most romantic lakes in the world, Lake Como, Villa d’Este is surrounded by a wonderful 10-hectare private park. The rooms and suites, overlooking the lake or the park, are divided into two buildings: the Cardinal Building and the Queen’s Pavilion. Windows and terraces overlooking the lake, with exceptional views of the marina and boats quietly returning to shore in the evening. What a dream scenario!
While touring Italy, you met DILLIGAS.
Squeaks shook paws with DILLIGAS the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Montecastrilli "... the texture of fairy floss, the scent of fresh grapes and orange blossom and the mouthwatering flavour of lemon sherbet, green apples and juicy peaches. Sounds lovely, doesn't it, Cora?" remarked Squeaks. "I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Cora. Squeaks chuckled. "No, not gelato. That was a description of Asti Spumante, a delicious sparkling wine from Piedmont. Along with Lambrusco and Prosecco, it's a popular budget alternative to champagne." Montecastrilli Montecastrilli is one of the more characteristic walled hilltop villages of Umbria. In the village, the structure of the city walls framed by a series of crenellated towers can be seen, with two gates opening in the walls.
While touring Italy, you met Cora.
Squeaks shook paws with Cora the Corgi. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lake Trasimeno, Perugia Half way through Squeaks's tour of "Central Italy", he finds a special prize! Arctic River The Arctic River shimmers brightly under the full moon, a guiding beacon to any pet in the night. Camp by its gentle waters, letting the soothing sound of the current lull you to sleep. Lake Trasimeno, Perugia Lake Trasimeno, Italy's fourth largest lake, is located in Umbria in the province of Perugia, near the border with Tuscany and the river Tiber. Lovers of the outdoors are sure to enjoy a trip to Lake Trasimeno. Its waters are good for swimming; its surrounding valleys and the three islands within the lake feature pristine environments. A 50-km bicycle path circling the lake was opened in 2003, providing a fun, environmental-friendly way to explore the lake. Mountain bikers can take advantage of the cross-country paths, especially over the hills on the eastern side. Sailing and windsurfing are also popular sports here. Half of Trasimeno is surrounded by hills, planted with olive trees. Vineyards dot the western shore, near the border with Tuscany.
While touring Italy, you met Nazareth.
Squeaks shook paws with Nazareth the Corgi. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediaeval Montepulciano Squeaks was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Skade!” she exclaimed happily. "O Sole Mio or My Own Sun. This takes me back!" Mediaeval Montepulciano Montepulciano is a mediaeval town of rare beauty highly recommended visiting in Tuscany. The city, full of elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, charming squares and hidden corners, boasts vast panoramas all over the wonderful Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana valleys that surround it. Montepulciano has received great attention following the filming of the vampire saga Twilight sequel New Moon here and has seen a notable increase in visitors.
While touring Italy, you met Skade.
Squeaks shook paws with Skade the Golden retriever. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tutti Frutti "The tour guide said we'll be visiting Il Duomo. I asked her what that was and she said it meant 'the cathedral' in Italian. But there are lots of cathedrals in Italy!" remarked Squeaks. "When they say Il Duomo they most often mean the one in Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. It says in our brochure it was first built in the 13th century, with the dome added in the 15th century. It has a pink, white and green exterior in a gothic style with a large dome on top. Sounds beautiful!" remarked Minnie. Squeaks mused for a minute. "I guess it's like when we were touring England last spring, everypet in London would talk about 'The Monument'—to the Great Fire of London of 1666—as if there were only one monument in the whole of London, instead of thousands!" Tutti Frutti This tiny Tuscan fruiterer's shop offers fresh local produce and perhaps some delicious additions to your pet's picnic lunch!
While touring Italy, you met Minnie.
Squeaks shook paws with Minnie the Little Lost Lambee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tuscan Coastal Town “Buongiorno, Squeaks!” said gemma. "That means 'good morning', you know!" Squeaks sniffed. "So—can I say it back, or do I have to say a different form of it, or say prego, or something?" “Just say it back, Squeaks!" "Well, buongiorno to you too, then," said Squeaks. Tuscan Coastal Town Piombino is located in the final stretch of the Etruscan Coast, which begins at the height of Livorno, 100 km further north. In the early 1800s, Napoleon Bonaparte assigned Piombino to his sister who became regent of the Principality of Lucca and Piombino. The Princess of Piombino used to call the city "my little Paris" and during her reign the town had a period of great splendour. Built over the sea, Piombino has always been a naval base. Today, the city’s port is used for freight transport, but also as a marina. From the port of Piombino you can catch one of the many ferries that go direct to the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago (Elba Island is just 10km from the coast!), as well as those to Sardinia and Corsica.
While touring Italy, you met gemma.
Squeaks shook paws with gemma the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sun-baked Terrace "Italian pets talk with their paws an awful lot, don't they, Choose a name?" remarked Squeaks. "You know, I was talking to the tour guide about that, Squeaks. She said the gestures originate from the Romans who used chironomia, which incorporates hand movements into everyday language. They aren’t random gestures, each one has a meaning; so as a foreign pet, you never really known what they mean!" Sun-baked Terrace A delightful little green-shuttered restaurant, where you can sit outside with a meal and cold drink, shaded from the sun by the ample tree foliage.
While touring Italy, you met Choose a name.
Squeaks shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Florentine Pizzeria “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Squeaks!” said Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) ruefully. "Never mind," said Squeaks. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!" Florentine Pizzeria The Rooster and the Fox is the name of this pizzeria in Florence, and it looks just the place to relax over your favourite pasta dish after a hard day's sightseeing!
While touring Italy, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Squeaks shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Florentine Sunrise "What are you doing, Pookey?" asked Squeaks, coming across his friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen. "I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, Squeaks. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Pookey. "Oh, and the tour guide taught me a lovely phrase just now—Dall'Italia, con amore!—'From Italy, with love'. I'm going to use it on my postcards home to my Mum." Florentine Sunrise As the sun rises palely pink, shining on the Renaissance domes of Florence, the city wakes up and the pets have another day of sightseeing amongst beautiful buildings.
While touring Italy, you met Pookey.
Squeaks shook paws with Pookey the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Florentine Panorama "Here's another bit of trivia for you, Sparkle!" called out Squeaks. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?" "I don't know, Squeaks. Which films were they?" "The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded Squeaks. Florentine Panorama A panorama of Florence, taking in its historic and beautiful bridges, architecture and church and cathedral domes.
While touring Italy, you met Sparkle.
Squeaks shook paws with Sparkle the Glittering Violet Fish. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cinque Terre, Italy "... the texture of fairy floss, the scent of fresh grapes and orange blossom and the mouthwatering flavour of lemon sherbet, green apples and juicy peaches. Sounds lovely, doesn't it, Tweety Pi?" remarked Squeaks. "I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Tweety Pi. Squeaks chuckled. "No, not gelato. That was a description of Asti Spumante, a delicious sparkling wine from Piedmont. Along with Lambrusco and Prosecco, it's a popular budget alternative to champagne." Cinque Terre, Italy A beautiful mix of colourful houses are a Mediterranean delight!
While touring Italy, you met Tweety Pi.
Squeaks shook paws with Tweety Pi the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italian Vineyard "What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Ayashe?" queried Squeaks, admiring the front of his travel itinerary. "It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Ayashe. Italian Vineyard Some luscious grapes ripening in the Tuscan sun ready to be turned into wine.
While touring Italy, you met Ayashe.
Squeaks shook paws with Ayashe the Chinchilla. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tuscan Sunset "Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, Squeaks!" enthused Choose a name. "Yup. Pizza, pasta, Prada. I can't wait to get to Milan!" "Oh! I was thinking more of world famous paintings and architecture, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, the Colosseum of Ancient Rome, Venice's canals, Pompeii, the opera. Italy has given the world so much!" said Choose a name. Squeaks unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for himself, popped it in his mouth and offered the packet to Choose a name. "Sure! You know me, I love a bit of culture. As long as there's a nice gift shop at the end, I'm happy." Tuscan Sunset The sun sinks after another grape-ripening hot day in Tuscany.
While touring Italy, you met Choose a name.
Squeaks shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Florentine Wine Country “Oh wow, Squeaks, there's a butterfly!” Sugar cried out. “It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Squeaks knowledgeably. Florentine Wine Country Welcome to the forests, hills and lush green valleys of Florence's wine-producing region.
While touring Italy, you met Sugar.
Squeaks shook paws with Sugar the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tuscan Wine Cellar Squeaks was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Oliver!” he exclaimed happily. "O Sole Mio or My Own Sun. This takes me back!" Tuscan Wine Cellar When planning your Italian food and wine tour, you must include at least one Tuscan winery! Perhaps it will be a legendary Chianti estate or a tasting at a Super-Tuscan vineyard.
While touring Italy, you met Oliver.
Squeaks shook paws with Oliver the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Siena Dwellings "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Finley. "I've realised how little I know about it." Squeaks thought about this. "Good scheme!" he said. Siena Dwellings Siena is a medieval city in the region of Tuscany, located in the north of Italy some 70 km (43 miles) south of Florence.
While touring Italy, you met Finley.
Squeaks shook paws with Finley the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Camogli Lighthouse "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, sammy!" announced Squeaks. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded sammy. Camogli Lighthouse For sea history enthusiasts, Camogli’s Marine Museum is worth a visit. Scuba-diving pets should don flippers and check out some of the numerous grottoes here.
While touring Italy, you met sammy.
Squeaks shook paws with sammy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tuscan Vineyard As Squeaks's tour of "Central Italy" comes to an end, he rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day. Soft Azure Slopped Waterfall Tall and intimidating, this waterfall flows a gorgeous azure over its rounded rocks, falling into the shallow basin below. Tuscan Vineyard One of the many vineyards in the famous wine-producing region of Tuscany. The grapes require constant care as the ripen, ready for picking and turning into wine. Squeaks has completed their tour of "Central Italy"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Italy!
While touring Italy, you met Sparkle.
Squeaks shook paws with Sparkle the Glittering Violet Fish. They both received one silver mole!
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