It was very early in the morning when Phoenix arrived in Salzburg. Before checking into his hotel, he went to the lake and made friends with a family of ducks.
While travelling in Europe, you met Starlight.
Phoenix shook paws with Starlight the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
Starlight gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Vert & Gris" FULL SIZE
Phoenix arrived at the beautiful old hotel, die Altstadt, which was in a central location of the Old Town, very close to restaurants and all sorts of quaint shops.
While travelling in Europe, you met Henrietta Humperdink.
Phoenix shook paws with Henrietta Humperdink the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Henrietta Humperdink and you found 5 "Old Fashioned Wooden Toboggan" size 4.
Austria! Excited to be here for the first time, Phoenix was fascinated to learn that Austria has the national flag with the longest history, having been in continuous use since 1230!
While travelling in Europe, you met Sweetums.
Phoenix shook paws with Sweetums the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Sweetums and you found 5 "Ski Rack, Basic, Red." size 4.
Phoenix and the group visited the Café founded by confectioner Paul Fürst in 1890. Fürst created the now world-famous Salzburg Mozartkugel (pistachio, marzipan and nougat coated with chocolate), winning a gold medal for his product at the 1905 Paris exhibition.
While travelling in Europe, you met midnught.
Phoenix shook paws with midnught the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Phoenix loved his slice of Sachertorte with whipped cream! The group learnt that it had been concocted by a 16-year-old apprentice chef, Franz Sacher, in 1832.
While travelling in Europe, you met Tiara Maxwell.
Phoenix shook paws with Tiara Maxwell the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Tiara Maxwell gave you 1 "Azure Hope (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
On their first expedition after their Kaffee und Kuchen, the pets learnt about the history of beer brewing in Salzburg, a tradition that goes back 600 years.
While travelling in Europe, you met Emmy Lou.
Phoenix shook paws with Emmy Lou the Green Happy Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Emmy Lou gave you 1 "Blue Solitaire Crystal" size 8
The group then had a tour down the Getreidegasse, the bustling, charming heart of Salzburg's Old Town. Phoenix and the others met visiting pets from around the world. They all enjoyed the traditional inns and unique businesses steeped in history!
While travelling in Europe, you met Venla.
Phoenix shook paws with Venla the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
Venla and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
"Oh, Sue!" exclaimed Phoenix. "We've just met two fabulous unicorns in Salzburg! Time to party!" The group were at the Mirabell Palace, where unicorns guard the gate. The pets had great fun re­creating a well-known scene from The Sound of Music although they had trouble hitting those high notes!
While travelling in Europe, you met Harmony.
Phoenix shook paws with Harmony the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
Phoenix and his fellow guests on the Singletons' Romantic Salzburg tour enjoyed a light luncheon of Italian pasta with rocket and parmesan at a local Konditorei before the afternoon's events commenced.
While travelling in Europe, you met Tina.
Phoenix shook paws with Tina the Posh Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
One pet in the group ventured a little too far out on the wet stones to capture the perfect shot of the waterfall, and wailed for help! Phoenix carefully ventured over, slipping a few times, hung the pet's camera safely round his neck, then with both pets clutching paws, Phoenix guided his companion back to terra firma!
While travelling in Europe, you met Dante.
Phoenix shook paws with Dante the Luscious Lilac Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
Dante and you found 5 "Snow Plush, Teddy Bear" size 4.
Visiting an old farmhouse where there had been a great deal of snow, Phoenix had to face his fears and press on when the terrain was really very difficult and scary!
While travelling in Europe, you met Autumn Fall.
Phoenix shook paws with Autumn Fall the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
The little group had a taste of skiing! Phoenix was extremely nervous, partly from a fear of looking a fool in front of the others, and partly because he thought he might lose control of his skis and go sliding helplessly down the slope! But he overcame his feelings of being scared and managed very well!
While travelling in Europe, you met Bess.
Phoenix shook paws with Bess the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
On a trip to the zoo they enjoyed banana milkshakes sitting round the penguin enclosure. One of the penguins in the group made friends with one of the zoo inhabitants!
While travelling in Europe, you met Selina.
Phoenix shook paws with Selina the Candy Cane Fairy. They both received one silver mole!
The pets were taken on an evening coach tour. As the light started to dim, they stopped at the romantic Millstättersee to stretch their paws, flippers and wings, and to take photographs of the memorable scene.
While travelling in Europe, you met Blaze.
Phoenix shook paws with Blaze the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Their guide explained that in Bad Hofgastein, well-being is the top priority, with forest bathing, yoga or thermal baths, and in summer & autumn, the area was a real hiking hotspot. The peaks around Bad Hofgastein rise to over 2,400 m (7875 feet). The Gastein cable cars take you up and right into the heart of the enchanting mountain world of the Hohe Tauern.
While travelling in Europe, you met Minerva.
Phoenix shook paws with Minerva the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
The guide said that on a summer's day the lake was a beautiful turquoise colour, and good for sailing and swimming. There were stunning views all around, even on this misty February evening. Phoenix felt very happy at being present at this wonderful lake with its sense of tranquillity.
While travelling in Europe, you met Dai.
Phoenix shook paws with Dai the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
This Baroque RC cathedral, in the Old Town, was rebuilt in the 17th C on the site of an existing building . The dome has a height of 108 feet. The bells were cast in 1628. Mozart was baptised here in 1756.
While travelling in Europe, you met HOot.
Phoenix shook paws with HOot the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
HOot gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
Phoenix was interested to learn about the Mönchsberg, a mountain close to the city of Salzburg, named after the monks of St Peter's Abbey, and from which magnificent panoramas of the city can be seen.
While travelling in Europe, you met Lille My.
Phoenix shook paws with Lille My the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Lille My and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" size 4.
Leopoldskron Palace was one of the most important filming locations for The Sound of Music as the majestic palace and perfect lake view backdrop served as the primary filming location for all of the lake terrace scenes of the Von Trapp family home.
While travelling in Europe, you met Laura Elizabeth.
Phoenix shook paws with Laura Elizabeth the White elephant. They both received one silver mole!
A final stop allowed the pets to view part of Salzburg as it slept under the moonlight. Phoenix mused gently, "Oh Dorothy, I wish you were here to see this!"
While travelling in Europe, you met Zeus.
Phoenix shook paws with Zeus the English Bulldog. They both received one silver mole!
Dorothy gave you a really great gift, "A Pair Of Pink Roses" !
As the day drew to a close, the pets, many of them singing, more or less in tune, their favourite songs from The Sound of Music were driven back to the hotel for one final night before moving on.
Phoenix has enjoyed visting Salzburg, but it is time to go home. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!
While travelling in Europe, you met Lillian.
Phoenix shook paws with Lillian the Lilac Daydream Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!