@ Cooknook JJ the Therapy Dog begins his tour of "Southern Italy" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Italy - South In this part of the trip, the pets will explore sights ranging from narrow village backstreets to the famous Arco san Felice in Puglia and the Isle of Capri. They will see iconic Italian vehicles such as the tiny Fiat 500 and the Vespa scooter. Along the way they come across Italian flora and fauna, and have ample opportunity to sample the best of Italian cuisine, not only pizza, pasta and delicious gelati but dishes made with freshly picked lemons and grapes! But let's hope they're not kept awake by too much espresso! Cooknook Exploring the winding, narrow streets in this Italian town you come across a charming little eatery tucked away in its own niche. Can you resist sitting down at one of the invitingly set tables to relax over pasta and Chianti?
While touring Italy, you met Omega.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Omega the Chinchilla. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pizza de resistance "It's turned a bit hot, JJ the Therapy Dog. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Plandemic. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said JJ the Therapy Dog. Pizza de resistance Who wouldn't want to have some of this delicious looking cheesy pizza? Throughout Italy, there are traditional regional variations in pizza recipes and production, from the classic pizza Napoletana to the Pizza al Padellino and Pizza Siciliana. The one pictured here is Pizza Tonda Romana, with a very thin, crispy crust. If you fancy a tasty snack on the street, then street sellers provide Pizza al Taglio—served by the slice! In Naples you can buy Pizza Fritta fried pizza in circle or half-moon shapes.
While touring Italy, you met Plandemic.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Plandemic the Green Slime Virus. They both received one silver mole!
@ Roof Invasion "That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Polly?" remarked JJ the Therapy Dog. "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 Polly. Roof Invasion These sun-baked roof tiles in shades of terracotta, apricot and pink have been complemented by wild flower seeds taking root and flowering in the cracks.
While touring Italy, you met Polly.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Polly the Macaw. They both received one silver mole!
@ Draped Grapes "It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, JJ the Therapy Dog," said Roby contentedly sipping grape juice after a hard day’s sightseeing. "Imagine picking the ripe grapes while the sun sets and seeing them turned into wine!" "Hmm—now imagine being up at dawn in the cold of January and February pruning the woody stalks by hand and crushing them up for compost,” said JJ the Therapy Dog. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.” Roby waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. Draped Grapes Italy is the world's largest wine producer. The most famous Italian wines are probably the Tuscan Chianti and the Piedmontese Barolo.
While touring Italy, you met Roby.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Roby the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Camogli, Genoa “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, JJ the Therapy Dog!” said Dreamer, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked JJ the Therapy Dog. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Dreamer. Camogli, Genoa Camogli is a fishing village and tourist resort located on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino, on the Golfo Paradiso in the Riviera di Levante, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, northern Italy. The prestigious naval college "Cristoforo Colombo" was founded in Camogli in 1874, named after the Genoese navigator Christopher Columbus. In 1880, the former fishing village had, in a population of 12,000, 500 registered as ship captains. Camogli now relies mainly on tourism and is known for its colorful houses that line the beach. The house colors once helped the fishermen of Camogli find the way back to their port.
While touring Italy, you met Dreamer.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Dreamer the Sugar Plum Fairy. They both received one silver mole!
@ Little Egret "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Choose a name. "I've realised how little I know about it." JJ the Therapy Dog thought about this. "Good scheme!" he said. Little Egret The little egret (Egretta garzetta) is a species of small heron. It breeds colonially, often with other species of water birds, making a platform nest of sticks in a tree, bush or reed bed. A clutch of three to five bluish-green eggs is laid and incubated by both parents for about three weeks. The young fledge at about six weeks of age.
While touring Italy, you met Choose a name.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cygnet Rings “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, JJ the Therapy Dog?” suggested Tasi, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. JJ the Therapy Dog agreed it was well worth spending some time there! Cygnet Rings Are these fluffy cuties watching the ripples spread outwards in circles as they try out their swimming skills for the first time? At least mother's there keeping a watchful eye on them!
While touring Italy, you met Tasi.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Tasi the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Black-Winged Stilt “Oh hello, JJ the Therapy Dog!” cried unie. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scotland back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” Black-Winged Stilt Striking and unmistakable, with its elegant shape, boldly pied plumage, long pink legs, and its long, very fine bill. The black-winged stilt feeds by wading in water, picking with its bill from the water surface. In flight, its long pink legs stick out far beyond its tail!
While touring Italy, you met unie.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with unie the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Scooter Italiana On disembarking from the tour bus, Grace surveyed the current stopping place. “Would you fancy living here, JJ the Therapy Dog?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said JJ the Therapy Dog. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" Scooter Italiana Vespa is an Italian brand of scooter manufactured by Piaggio. The name means 'wasp' in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co.
While touring Italy, you met Grace.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Grace the Afghan Hound. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Rapids "Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, JJ the Therapy Dog!" enthused Flitter. "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 Flitter. JJ the Therapy Dog unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for himself, popped it in his mouth and offered the packet to Flitter. "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." River Rapids This river provides the ideal opportunity to relax on its banks as the sun sinks below the horizon!
While touring Italy, you met Flitter.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Flitter the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frutta e Vino “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, JJ the Therapy Dog!” said Angel. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied JJ the Therapy Dog. Frutta e Vino This little shop will provide you with fresh local delicacies such as home grown lemons, regional olive oil and wine, and a range of other fruit and vegetables!
While touring Italy, you met Angel.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Angel the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tree in Mist “Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said Roby. "That's an easy one—Ciao!” said JJ the Therapy Dog, beaming happily. "Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied Roby. "You should only say Ciao to pets you know very well. You mustn't say it to somepet's grandmother who you haven't met before, and you shouldn't walk into a shop and say it. It's far too informal." “So what do you say then?" queried JJ the Therapy Dog, somewhat grumpily. "The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied Roby. Tree in Mist This fine, tall tree looms up out of the misty dawn at the start of another beautiful day!
While touring Italy, you met Roby.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Roby the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ In Vino Veritas "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, JJ the Therapy Dog," said Sabrina, "for this experience alone?" JJ the Therapy Dog, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! In Vino Veritas Italy is divided into 20 administrative regions (see left), all of which produce wine to some extent, and all of which contain various wine regions. The most significant, when both quality and quantity are taken into consideration, are Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto. Each region has its flagship wine styles.
While touring Italy, you met Sabrina.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Sabrina the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Buon Appetito! "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly)!" announced JJ the Therapy Dog. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly). Buon Appetito! Enjoy your meal! The Mediterranean diet is reputed to be very healthy, although possibly the high incidence of sunshine in these lands plays its role in the health of their inhabitants!
While touring Italy, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
JJ the Therapy Dog 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!
@ Watery Perch Half way through JJ the Therapy Dog's tour of "Southern Italy", he finds a special prize! Blossoms Array (Royal Velvet) Whimsically understated, the soft velvety petals of this arrangement are alluring to pets far and wide. Watery Perch He's very well disguised! A bare rock in the sea to him is a good resting place as he is waterproofed with his feathers, however uncomfortable it may look to us!
While touring Italy, you met Finley.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Finley the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellow Corn Marigold "What are you doing, Roy?" asked JJ the Therapy Dog, coming across his friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen. "I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, JJ the Therapy Dog. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Roy. "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." Yellow Corn Marigold This cheerful flower, coleostephus myconis, more commonly known as the corn marigold, occurs in the Mediterranean region of southern Europe. It usually grows in grassy fields.
While touring Italy, you met Roy.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Roy the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Confection Selection "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 JJ the Therapy Dog. "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 Starla. JJ the Therapy Dog 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!" Confection Selection Get your choice of snack here, from an ice cold drink on a hot summer's day, or a delicious and unique Italian gelato—just the thing to cool you down!
While touring Italy, you met Starla.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Starla the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Breathe In! "Here's another bit of trivia for you, Beatrix!" called out JJ the Therapy Dog. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?" "I don't know, JJ the Therapy Dog. Which films were they?" "The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded JJ the Therapy Dog. Breathe In! The Fiat 500 is ideally suited to the narrow winding streets. It is very economical to drive and holds four occupants. This is an early model, air-cooled with a rear engine. The Fiat 500 is a very popular vehicle not only in Italy but in the rest of Europe and the UK.
While touring Italy, you met Beatrix.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Beatrix the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italian Tricolour "Hey, it says in our tour guide that construction of the 8-storey Leaning Tower of Pisa started in 1173 and took 200 years to complete! It quite puts that two-week delay on your bathroom tiling project into perspective, doesn't it, DORTHEA?" remarked JJ the Therapy Dog. "Also, the name of the architect has been lost in the sands of time. You sort of wonder whether he'd have wanted his name to be linked to a tower that leans so noticeably to one side!" DORTHEA leaned across to read the description of the famous Leaning Tower. "It's good in a way that we can celebrate such an apparent disaster," she said. "It says here that it's a very popular design for wedding cakes!" Italian Tricolour The Italian flag is popularly known in Italy as Il Tricolore. The first use of a green/white/red tricolour design for a flag in what is now Italy was in 1796 when it represented a republic in the north. The red and white came from the flag of Milan, and the green from the colour of the region’s military uniform. Within a year, that republic had merged with another—and the tricolor design would be abandoned and re-adopted over the years—but the three colours of green, white and red would remain.
While touring Italy, you met DORTHEA.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with DORTHEA the Wild Brumby Horse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rose Dawn "We'll be spending at least three days in Venice, as there's so much to see, JJ the Therapy Dog!" remarked Green Thing. "It says in our brochure it's one of the most recognisable destinations in the world thanks to its unique construction of canals and bridges. It says the main city of Venice is made up of 118 islands connected only by 400 bridges and 170 canals. It’s renowned for its gondolas, flat bottomed Venetian rowing boats that are the equivalent to taxis. Becoming a gondolier is no easy feat as you need a professional licence that’s only granted after 400 hours of training." "It doesn't sound as bad as London black cab drivers having to take The Knowledge before being granted a licence. That can take three or four years!" remarked JJ the Therapy Dog. Rose Dawn There's some magic minutes just before dawn when birds stir in their nests and start tentatively chirping their own unique call. Other feathered songsters gradually join in until it becomes a veritable chorus. Imagine being on this stretch of Italian coastline while the sky slowly turns from grey to pinky purple, heralding the new day!
While touring Italy, you met Green Thing.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Green Thing the Green Slime Virus. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mine's an espresso “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Genoa? So romantic!" mused JJ the Therapy Dog, sipping a leisurely espresso. "Well, I don't know," said Eton. "It's not all about drinking coffee and gazing at the sea. You have run up and down stairs to operate the light and the foghorn, and there may be no running water or electricity apart from a generator." JJ the Therapy Dog considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." Mine's an espresso Each of Italy’s 20 regions boasts its own unique coffee culture. Espresso may be ubiquitous, but there are many regional twists to the caffè. In the northern Le Marche, enjoy a caffè anisette for an anise-flavored espresso; in southern Sicily, try caffè d’un parrinu, an Arabic-inspired coffee flavored with cloves, cinnamon, and cocoa.
While touring Italy, you met Eton.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Eton the Crow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Arco san Felice, Puglia "What are you doing, ****?" asked JJ the Therapy Dog, coming across his friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen. "I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, JJ the Therapy Dog. I don't want to forget anything!" responded ****. "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." Arco san Felice, Puglia A naturally formed limestone arch, this is equally impressive from the sea, where you can sometimes get through, and from the coast road by one of the watchtowers.
While touring Italy, you met ****.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with **** the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bella Italia “Would you pass me the binoculars, JJ the Therapy Dog?” said Foxy Rex. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." Bella Italia Italy has been the source of many inventions and discoveries and has long been a global centre of art, music, literature, philosophy, science and technology--also fashion (including Gucci, Armani, Prada, Versace, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana). It has a large automotive industry, e.g. Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Italy is the world's largest wine producer. It is a leading producer of olive oil and exports large amounts of fruit and vegetables. It is known for its quality regional cheeses. The country extends over 300,000 km2 (116,350 sq miles). The official language is Italian but there are several other official co-languages in various regions, e.g. German in the South Tyrol.
While touring Italy, you met Foxy Rex.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Foxy Rex the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italian Quintet “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, JJ the Therapy Dog!” said wiggles. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" JJ the Therapy Dog good-naturedly took charge of wiggles's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a hotel key, some shopping receipts and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the Pac-a-Mac right at the bottom. This he donned and then JJ the Therapy Dog helped him put everything back in his rucksack. Italian Quintet Guitars, drums and romantic Italian vocals against the colourful backdrop of Il Tricolore—what better and more colourful night out could you want?
While touring Italy, you met wiggles.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with wiggles the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Is it Italian? JJ the Therapy Dog was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Asparagus!” he exclaimed happily. "O Sole Mio or My Own Sun. This takes me back!" Is it Italian? Spaghetti bolognese (sometimes called spaghetti alla bolognese, or colloquially 'spag bol', spaghetti with meat sauce, or just spaghetti) is a pasta dish that is popular outside Italy, but not part of traditional Bolognese or even Italian cuisine in general. The dish is generally perceived as inauthentic when encountered by Italians abroad. It consists of spaghetti served with a sauce made from tomatoes, minced beef, garlic, wine and herbs. In this sense the sauce is actually more similar to Neapolitan ragù from the south of Italy than the northern Bolognese version of ragù. It is often served with grated Parmesan on top, but local cheeses, such as grated Cheddar are also often used. It may be served with a larger proportion of sauce to pasta than is common in genuine Italian spaghetti dishes.
While touring Italy, you met Asparagus.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Asparagus the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Amalfi Sunset "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 Tiara Maxwell from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Tiara Maxwell!" responded JJ the Therapy Dog. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Tiara Maxwell. Amalfi Sunset The spectacular sunsets along the exquisite coastline are known and adored worldwide, and you simply cannot go home without experiencing one.
While touring Italy, you met Tiara Maxwell.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Tiara Maxwell the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediterranean Splendour “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, JJ the Therapy Dog?” said Quirky. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said JJ the Therapy Dog. Mediterranean Splendour What more beautiful sight can be imagined than the Amalfi coast on a hot summer's day, with the deep blue sea stretching forever and the crystal clear waters of the coastline to explore?
While touring Italy, you met Quirky.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Quirky the Quokka. They both received one silver mole!
@ Capri Sun "What are you doing, jonny?" asked JJ the Therapy Dog, coming across his friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen. "I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, JJ the Therapy Dog. I don't want to forget anything!" responded jonny. "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." Capri Sun Capri—an island lin the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrento Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples, Italy. It has been a resort since Roman times and was named by those people as "Goat Island". Some of the main features of the island include the Marina Piccola (the little harbour), the Belvedere of Tragara (a high panoramic promenade lined with villas), the limestone crags called sea stacks that project above the sea (the faraglioni), the town of Anacapri, the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), the ruins of the Imperial Roman villas, and the vistas of various towns surrounding the Island of Capri including Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento, Nerano, and Naples.
While touring Italy, you met jonny.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with jonny the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bar Ridente, Sant'Angelo "Hey, it says in our tour guide that construction of the 8-storey Leaning Tower of Pisa started in 1173 and took 200 years to complete! It quite puts that two-week delay on your bathroom tiling project into perspective, doesn't it, Snickerdoodle?" remarked JJ the Therapy Dog. "Also, the name of the architect has been lost in the sands of time. You sort of wonder whether he'd have wanted his name to be linked to a tower that leans so noticeably to one side!" Snickerdoodle leaned across to read the description of the famous Leaning Tower. "It's good in a way that we can celebrate such an apparent disaster," she said. "It says here that it's a very popular design for wedding cakes!" Bar Ridente, Sant'Angelo Bar Ridente is a large snack-bar/café located in the village of Sant'Angelo's main square. It has an indoor bar area where you can have a quick drink, or alternatively, a large outdoor seated area where you can sit down to have a snack, light meal or just a drink. There's also a kiosk where you can buy cold drinks and ice creams . Just look at those locally grown lemons!
While touring Italy, you met Snickerdoodle.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Snickerdoodle the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Snickerdoodle gave you 1 "Italy Passport Stamp" size 10
@ Pizza Oven As JJ the Therapy Dog's tour of "Southern Italy" comes to an end, he rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day. Purple Clouds Have you ever seen a purple cloud? No? Well now you've not seen just one, but a whole bunch. Pizza Oven It's not only pizza that tastes fantastic when cooked in a wood fired oven! But to sample the genuine flavour of Italian pizza, the authentic oven is a must! JJ the Therapy Dog has completed their tour of "Southern Italy"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Italy!
While touring Italy, you met Choose a name.
JJ the Therapy Dog shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
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