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@ Venice Lido
Gendry begins his 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
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Gendry to Splash. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Venetian Gondolas at Dawn
Gondolas waiting in readiness for another busy day on the canals of Venice.

Episodio 3/30

@ Canal Locale
"What are you doing, Jus2cute?" asked Gendry, coming across his friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen.
"I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, Gendry. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Jus2cute. "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."
Canal Locale
This quaint little bridge is typical of the backwaters of Venice's watery streets.

Episodio 4/30

@ Grand Old Opera
"... 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, Erzebet?" remarked Gendry.
"I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Erzebet.
Gendry 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."
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!

Episodio 5/30

@ Bridge of Mystery
“You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Gendry!” said Max.
"It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Gendry.
Bridge of Mystery
A beautiful old bridge in such a romantic city as Venice...

Episodio 6/30

@ Gondolas in the Misty Dawn
"What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Rosco?" queried Gendry, admiring the front of his travel itinerary.
"It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Rosco.
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.

Episodio 7/30

@ Grand Canal, Venice
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Gendry!” said iddels ruefully.
"Never mind," said Gendry. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
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.

Episodio 8/30

@ Carnival of Venice
Gendry 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 Gendry. “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?”
Gendry thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, fire fox!” he said.
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.

Episodio 9/30

@ Fiery Venetian Sunset
"We'll be spending at least three days in Venice, as there's so much to see, Gendry!" remarked Kitty. "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 Gendry.
Fiery Venetian Sunset
Sunset falls on Venice's Grand Canal as the boats wind down their trade for the night.

Episodio 10/30

@ Orange and Lemon
"Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Gendry," said Bo, "for this experience alone?"
Gendry, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
Orange and Lemon
These magnificent buildings on Venice's Grand Canal are in gorgeous shades of amber and apricot.

Episodio 11/30

@ Water Taxi
“I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Gendry,” mused Audrey, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it two ts and one r?”
“Simples,” grinned Gendry. “You just need to remember it’s got ‘terra’ in the middle, which is Latin for ‘earth’, and the ‘Medi’ bit means ‘middle’. Put the two together and Bob’s your uncle.”
“Middle Earth!” cried Audrey.
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?

Episodio 12/30

@ Murano Glass Birds
“Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Genoa? So romantic!" mused Gendry, sipping a leisurely espresso.
"Well, I don't know," said Hoppy. "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."
Gendry considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then."
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.

Episodio 13/30

@ Serene Venice
“Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, Gendry!” said Sweetie pie, studying the future itinerary.
"Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Gendry.
"Oh yes, indeedy," said Sweetie pie.
Serene Venice
Venice at night—serene and romantic ...

Episodio 14/30

@ Gothic Windows
“Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Genoa? So romantic!" mused Gendry, sipping a leisurely espresso.
"Well, I don't know," said Alexander. "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."
Gendry considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then."
Gothic Windows
Gondolas wait moored outside these architectural wonders.

Episodio 15/30

@ Venetian Nights
Half way through Gendry's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol", he 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.

Episodio 16/30

@ Caorle Lighthouse, Italy
"It would be great to live on a houseboat in Italy!" said Helana enthusiastically. "You can sail round most of the country, and when you get tired, just moor the boat and hop in a bunk!"
Gendry considered this carefully. "I don’t think houseboats are designed to go on the sea, Helana. You’d have to get a proper yacht, or something.”
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.

Episodio 17/30

@ Venetian Mystery
“Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Gendry. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Plandemic.
“No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Gendry, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Gendry."
"It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Plandemic indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'"
Gendry seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", he grumbled.
Plandemic sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead."
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.

Episodio 18/30

@ Murano Glass Bubbles
“You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Gendry!” said Daisy Duke.
"It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Gendry.
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!

Episodio 19/30

@ Lagoon Boat Trip
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Gendry!” said slider. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
Gendry good-naturedly took charge of slider'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 Gendry 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.

Episodio 20/30

@ Dreamy Venice Sunset
"Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, Gendry!" enthused Fino.
"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 Fino.
Gendry unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for himself, popped it in his mouth and offered the packet to Fino. "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."
Dreamy Venice Sunset
As the sun falls and a mist rises, Venice starts to wind down after another busy day.

Episodio 21/30

@ Burano, Italy
Gendry and Choose a name shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Gendry. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Choose a name. “This is my best side.”
Burano, Italy
This colourful little town is near Venice.

Episodio 22/30

@ Venetian Memories
Gendry 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 Gendry. “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?”
Gendry thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Kaycee!” he said.
Venetian Memories
Anypet would love to own this splendid oil painting to put on their wall as a beautiful memento of their Italian trip!

Episodio 23/30

@ Ornate Italian Ironwork
"That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Dragoon?" remarked Gendry.
"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 Dragoon.
Ornate Italian Ironwork
A fine example of wrought ironwork guarding this Italian house.

Episodio 24/30

@ Tyrolean Peaks
“Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Gendry?” suggested BoBo, sinking down on a convenient tree stump.
Gendry agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
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
"It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, Gendry," said Fiddlesticks 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 Gendry. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.”
Fiddlesticks waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said.
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.

Episodio 26/30

@ Pragser Wildsee, Tyrol
“Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Gendry?” suggested shotzee, sinking down on a convenient tree stump.
Gendry agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
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.

Episodio 27/30

@ Mountain Skiing
"What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Balthazar?" queried Gendry, admiring the front of his travel itinerary.
"It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Balthazar.
Mountain Skiing
The Dolomites in Italy waking up to another day's skiing opportunities.

Episodio 28/30

@ Skiing Paradise
“Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Genoa? So romantic!" mused Gendry, sipping a leisurely espresso.
"Well, I don't know," said Shadow. "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."
Gendry considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then."
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.

Episodio 29/30

@ Dolomite Songster
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Gendry to Penelope. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Dolomite Songster
A lone songbird greets the dawn in the Italian Dolomtes.

Episodio 30/30

@ Misty Peaks
As Gendry's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol" comes to an end, he 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!
Gendry has completed their tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Italy!