Knut was touched by the thoughtfulness of the hotel staff in the planning of this event. On arrival he was presented with an invitation to various Valentine's Day celebrations! Knut decided to go to them all!
While travelling in Europe, you met Marmite.
Knut shook paws with Marmite the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Marmite gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
Knut leapt out of bed very early the next morning, and he spent quite some time drinking in the beauty of the sunrise, in happy anticipation of what the day held in store!
While travelling in Europe, you met Angus McGregor.
Knut shook paws with Angus McGregor the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Angus McGregor and you found 5 "Winter Window For Brick House" size 4.
An ornate parchment itinerary had been slipped under his door during the night detailing that day's events. Knut felt that he was really being looked after by the hotel events staff! Knut scanned the list.
While travelling in Europe, you met Moriarty.
Knut shook paws with Moriarty the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Moriarty gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Bleu" FULL SIZE
On his way back from breakfast, Knut was struck by the sight of a painting in the hotel corridor and he spent some minutes happily drinking in the beauty of the flowers and butterfly, in admiration of the artist's skill.
While travelling in Europe, you met Scaredy Cat.
Knut shook paws with Scaredy Cat the Scared Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Scaredy Cat and you found 5 "Ski Rack, Basic, Red." size 4.
First up on the day's activities: Kaffee und Kuchen (Coffee and Cake) for elevenses in the restaurant as an initial "Get to know you" starter. Knut entered the room a little shyly but as the head waitress was so welcoming and solicitous, he soon lost any nervousness and enjoyed meeting several new pets!
While travelling in Europe, you met Rowland.
Knut shook paws with Rowland the City Rat. They both received one silver mole!
The next event was an invigorating walk around the Salzburg countryside. The top spectacle was an amazing waterfall at Golling. Knut felt really privileged to have seen it!
While travelling in Europe, you met Rhodo.
Knut shook paws with Rhodo the Lovely Pink Kitty. They both received one silver mole!
Knut offered to top up the bird feeders, and did so very carefully. Just as he finished, he was thrilled when a pair of Alpine swifts alighted on the feeders, grateful for the food left out for them on such a snowy day!
While travelling in Europe, you met Gus.
Knut shook paws with Gus the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
In a wood, the group came across an enchanting patch of fragrant lily of the valley. One of the pets wanted to pick a bunch, but Knut persuaded her not to, explaining that they were best left in their natural habitat.
While travelling in Europe, you met Mimi.
Knut shook paws with Mimi the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
Mimi and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowdog" size 4.
The group of pets went into a café after their exertions. One of the pets had come out without enough money, so Knut gladly paid for an extra cocoa with whipped cream and a cherry on top so that no pet was left out.
While travelling in Europe, you met Miss mush.
Knut shook paws with Miss mush the Fairy Lights Mushroom. They both received one silver mole!
Miss mush gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Bleu" FULL SIZE
Knut went out for a walk in Salzburg. When he spotted a beautiful item in the shop window of a local Trödler, he went inside and bravely bartered with the seller for a price more suited to his pocket!
While travelling in Europe, you met Snow.
Knut shook paws with Snow the Snowman. They both received one silver mole!
That afternoon's activity was a cheese and wine tasting at a shop on the Getreidegasse, the street where, in 1756, Mozart was born. Their host remarked "Cheese makes everyone happy!" Knut and the rest of them cheered in agreement!
While travelling in Europe, you met Pickles.
Knut shook paws with Pickles the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Knut met up with the rest of the group for a walk along Lake Wolfgang. The footing was quite stony and rough, and Knut took care to help a few older pets who had a little difficulty in negotiating the way.
While travelling in Europe, you met mucki.
Knut shook paws with mucki the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Knut was about to take the yummy-looking strawberry cream from the plate of chocolates offered to him when he remembered that that was the favourite of the pet sitting next to him. Knut selected one of the duller biscuits so that the other pet could have the strawberry cream.
While travelling in Europe, you met Sunshine.
Knut shook paws with Sunshine the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
When they all went through for their evening meal, Knut saw that each plate had been decorated with a fresh white rosebud—all except one plate, which was bare apart from a serviette. Quickly, Knut switched plates so that the pet who sat there wouldn't feel left out.
While travelling in Europe, you met Flash.
Knut shook paws with Flash the Summerfly. They both received one silver mole!
Knut had bought a little treat for their tour guide who had accompanied them on all the events, to show how much he had appreciated her looking after them all.
While travelling in Europe, you met Ms Stinkerbelle.
Knut shook paws with Ms Stinkerbelle the Baby Skunk. They both received one silver mole!
Ms Stinkerbelle and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" size 4.
Knut bought an apricot smoothie for one of his companions on the tour, a little bear who was eager to discuss their experiences and who was writing a diary of their tour of Salzburg, Paris and Lucerne. Knut stayed with the little bear to help him with his spelling!
While travelling in Europe, you met Escargot.
Knut shook paws with Escargot the Chameleon Snail. They both received one silver mole!
One of the group wanted to take a final walk up the hill, to view the lake lit up by evening lights, but didn't want to go alone. Knut volunteered to go too, even though he was rather tired.
While travelling in Europe, you met Cabbage.
Knut shook paws with Cabbage the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
To end the day, the pets assembled in the hotel lounge and were treated to beautiful handmade chocolates, with an accompanying smoothie devised by the chef of milky chocolate and banana! They all agreed it was just the job to send them off to sleep after a very busy but highly enjoyable day!
While travelling in Europe, you met Scaredy Cat.
Knut shook paws with Scaredy Cat the Scared Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
To accompany their little treat, one of the event staff gave an illustrated talk on The Language of Flowers. Knut was entranced by this almost forgotten secret language and draining his chocolate and banana smoothie, thought it was one of the best evenings he had ever spent!
While travelling in Europe, you met Taffy.
Knut shook paws with Taffy the Pink baby bear. They both received one silver mole!