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@ Venice Lido
TØSEMOR begins her tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations!
Italy - North - Venice and Tyrol
We start by unashamedly concentrating on the beautiful water city of Venice from dawn to night life, and experience delights from gondola trips on the canals, viewing quaint little bridges and magnificent architecture, to a visit to the grand Opera House. The pets will round off their Venetian tour with a visit to the famous Murano glass factory! We then move on to a colourful little town outside Venice before completing this leg of the trip by visiting scenes of a very different nature in the mountainous South Tyrol and Dolomites.
Venice Lido
The term Lido, which originates from this island, forms the first part of the name of many seaside resorts in Italy and is used to refer to certain types of outdoor swimming pools, especially in Great Britain. It also the origin of the name "Lido deck" on a cruise ship.

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@ Venetian Gondolas at Dawn
TØSEMOR 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 TØSEMOR. “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?”
TØSEMOR thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Plandemic!” she said.
Venetian Gondolas at Dawn
Gondolas waiting in readiness for another busy day on the canals of Venice.

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@ Canal Locale
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said TØSEMOR to LILJE. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Canal Locale
This quaint little bridge is typical of the backwaters of Venice's watery streets.

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@ Grand Old Opera
"That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Polly?" remarked TØSEMOR.
"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.
Grand Old Opera
Have you got your opera glasses at the ready? As the lights dim and the chatter dies down, prepare to be amazed! What musical treat is in store? Is it perhaps something by Verdi, or Rossini? Or then again, it could be a piece by Mascagni, Puccini or Vivaldi!

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@ Bridge of Mystery
"'Bella Italia!'" read out zora from their tour brochure. " 'A country in which you will be swept off your paws by quaint seaside villages, pastoral countryside, idyllic islands, dramatic mountains and ancient historic cities. It's easy to understand why Bella Italia is one of the most romantic destinations in the world.'"
TØSEMOR settled back in her tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, zora!"
Bridge of Mystery
A beautiful old bridge in such a romantic city as Venice...

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@ Gondolas in the Misty Dawn
“Oh wow, TØSEMOR, there's a butterfly!” Dahlia cried out.
“It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied TØSEMOR knowledgeably.
Gondolas in the Misty Dawn
Venice -- the gondoliers must rise early to ready their craft for that day's trade ferrying passengers to and fro on the water streets of Venice.

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@ Grand Canal, Venice
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, TØSEMOR!” said MotoMoto. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
TØSEMOR good-naturedly took charge of MotoMoto's possessions while it emptied its 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 it donned and then TØSEMOR helped them put everything back in its rucksack.
Grand Canal, Venice
The Grand Canal not only connects most of Venice's top tourist attractions, it is one of its top attractions. Curving in a backwards 'S' shape through the very heart of the city, it is also Venice's High Street, always busy with waterborne traffic including everything from gondolas to barges carrying produce to market.

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@ Carnival of Venice
“Oh wow, TØSEMOR, there's a butterfly!” Meowchi cried out.
“It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied TØSEMOR knowledgeably.
Carnival of Venice
The Carnevale di Venezia is one of the most well known carnivals around the world, and a charming characteristic of the city. It originated as a celebration of the last days of Lent centuries ago. Wearing a colourful mask hid differences in class and status and enabled the working classes to poke fun at the aristocracy. The carnival annually attracts many tourists, who applaud the sumptuous costumes and masks being paraded in the streets and piazzas. Creating masks is an art form in Venice.

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@ Fiery Venetian Sunset
“If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Badger said, offering TØSEMOR a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Badger!" said TØSEMOR.
Fiery Venetian Sunset
Sunset falls on Venice's Grand Canal as the boats wind down their trade for the night.

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@ Orange and Lemon
“What have you got in your rucksack, Svaha?” asked TØSEMOR. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, TØSEMOR,” responded Svaha. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Orange and Lemon
These magnificent buildings on Venice's Grand Canal are in gorgeous shades of amber and apricot.

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@ Water Taxi
“Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Genoa? So romantic!" mused TØSEMOR, sipping a leisurely espresso.
"Well, I don't know," said Pingu. "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."
TØSEMOR considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then."
Water Taxi
What better way to admire the Venetian architecture than to lie back on the gondola cushions as the gondolier steers you along the Grand Canal?

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@ Murano Glass Birds
“If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Choose a name said, offering TØSEMOR a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Choose a name!" said TØSEMOR.
Murano Glass Birds
Murano glassware production dates back to the Middle Ages. The same-name island has quickly become a centre of glassmaking and shot to fame worldwide attracting more and more visitors. MadeMuranoGlass.com is located right there, in the picturesque Venetian Lagoon, selling pieces of art that will spark your interest.

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@ Serene Venice
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Cora, after she and TØSEMOR had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end.
"Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired TØSEMOR. "The thought of that generally keeps me going."
Serene Venice
Venice at night—serene and romantic ...

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@ Gothic Windows
“What have you got in your rucksack, BRUNO?” asked TØSEMOR. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, TØSEMOR,” responded BRUNO. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Gothic Windows
Gondolas wait moored outside these architectural wonders.

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@ Venetian Nights
Half way through TØSEMOR's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol", she finds a special prize!
Soft Azure Lake
The soft delicate waters of this isolated lake are calling your name. Take some time off your busy schedule to make a visit.
Venetian Nights
As the heat of the day falls and the daytime busy-ness of the canal dies down, Venice lights up as waterside bars and restaurants fill up with patrons all set to enjoy pizza, pasta and Chianti while the water laps against the tethered gondolas.

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@ Caorle Lighthouse, Italy
“Where are we now, TØSEMOR?” asked Zeus.
"If it's Tuesday this must be Tuscany!" joked TØSEMOR. "Only kidding—let me check the map!"
Caorle Lighthouse, Italy
Caorle Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on a little promontory at the end of the waterfront promenade in Caorle, Veneto on the Adriatic Sea. The lighthouse, established in 1905, consists of a quadrangular bell tower, 9 m (30 ft) high.

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@ Venetian Mystery
"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, Bluey~*?" remarked TØSEMOR. "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!"
Bluey~* 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," he said. "It says here that it's a very popular design for wedding cakes!"
Venetian Mystery
Dive in the wonderful atmosphere of a concert or an opera on stages full of charm and history, in the company of the virtuosity of great musicians and the amazing voices of singers in immortal operas.

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@ Murano Glass Bubbles
“Where are we now, TØSEMOR?” asked Corgina.
"If it's Tuesday this must be Tuscany!" joked TØSEMOR. "Only kidding—let me check the map!"
Murano Glass Bubbles
Skilled craftsmen of Murano fashion these gorgeous globes in an array of stunning colours: azure, turquoise, orange, lime green and amber. Your trip to Venice would be incomplete without a visit to this artisans' factory!

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@ Lagoon Boat Trip
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, TØSEMOR!” said Ughly. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
TØSEMOR good-naturedly took charge of Ughly'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 TØSEMOR helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Lagoon Boat Trip
All over Venice, small boats are at hand to ferry passengers hither and thither.

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@ Dreamy Venice Sunset
"Italian pets talk with their paws an awful lot, don't they, Crystal?" remarked TØSEMOR.
"You know, I was talking to the tour guide about that, TØSEMOR. 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!"
Dreamy Venice Sunset
As the sun falls and a mist rises, Venice starts to wind down after another busy day.

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@ Burano, Italy
“Where are we now, TØSEMOR?” asked Innes.
"If it's Tuesday this must be Tuscany!" joked TØSEMOR. "Only kidding—let me check the map!"
Burano, Italy
This colourful little town is near Venice.

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@ Venetian Memories
"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 Jake from the itinerary.
"We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Jake!" responded TØSEMOR. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!"
"Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Jake.
Venetian Memories
Anypet would love to own this splendid oil painting to put on their wall as a beautiful memento of their Italian trip!

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@ Ornate Italian Ironwork
"... 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, Daisy Duke?" remarked TØSEMOR.
"I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Daisy Duke.
TØSEMOR 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."
Ornate Italian Ironwork
A fine example of wrought ironwork guarding this Italian house.

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@ Tyrolean Peaks
"What are you doing, Silky?" asked TØSEMOR, coming across her friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen.
"I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, TØSEMOR. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Silky. "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."
Tyrolean Peaks
Imagine living and working on the slopes of this mountain range, far from the nearest town, with the chamois and other wildlife as your companions! The peace and being at one with nature must make up for the lack of mod cons.

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@ Dolomite Backdrop
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, TØSEMOR!” said Minerva. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
TØSEMOR good-naturedly took charge of Minerva's possessions while she emptied her 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 she donned and then TØSEMOR helped her put everything back in her rucksack.
Dolomite Backdrop
This is a "The hills are alive with the sound of music" backdrop if ever there was one! It is situated in Villnöß, Funes, South Tyrol, Italy. It has a German name and most people here speak German as their first language rather than Italian.

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@ Pragser Wildsee, Tyrol
"... 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, HappyCheerling?" remarked TØSEMOR.
"I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked HappyCheerling.
TØSEMOR 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."
Pragser Wildsee, Tyrol
The most iconic sight in the Dolomites, the Lago di Braies is famous the world over for its turquoise waters, numerous boat houses, impressive spruce pines forests and immense limestone peaks.

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@ Mountain Skiing
“Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, TØSEMOR?” said Grayson. "It looks fantastic!"
"I'll get my camera ready," said TØSEMOR.
Mountain Skiing
The Dolomites in Italy waking up to another day's skiing opportunities.

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@ Skiing Paradise
"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, Gray?" remarked TØSEMOR. "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!"
Gray 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!"
Skiing Paradise
Perfectly manicured white slopes for skiing in winter or fragrant flower meadows and dreamy scenery in summer months? The Dolomites can offer you both.

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@ Dolomite Songster
"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 TØSEMOR.
"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 Woolly.
TØSEMOR 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!"
Dolomite Songster
A lone songbird greets the dawn in the Italian Dolomtes.

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@ Misty Peaks
As TØSEMOR's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol" comes to an end, she rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day.
Soft Azure Stepped Waterfall
Cascading not-so-slowly down a set of stone stairs, this waterfall is small yet powerful.
Misty Peaks
The Dolomites at dawn -- a rhapsody in blue!
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