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@ Venice Lido
Antie 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
"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 Antie.
"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 Berry.
Antie 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!"
Venetian Gondolas at Dawn
Gondolas waiting in readiness for another busy day on the canals of Venice.

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@ Canal Locale
"What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Roby?" queried Antie, admiring the front of her travel itinerary.
"It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Roby.
Canal Locale
This quaint little bridge is typical of the backwaters of Venice's watery streets.

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@ Grand Old Opera
“Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Antie?” said Likey. "It looks fantastic!"
"I'll get my camera ready," said Antie.
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
"It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, Antie," said Firefly 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 Antie. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.”
Firefly waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said.
Bridge of Mystery
A beautiful old bridge in such a romantic city as Venice...

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@ Gondolas in the Misty Dawn
"What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, VV?" queried Antie, admiring the front of her travel itinerary.
"It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied VV.
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
"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 Antie.
"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 Bellat.
Antie 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!"
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
“What have you got in your rucksack, Meowchi?” asked Antie. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Antie,” responded Meowchi. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
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
"I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said WillDroid.
"Me too!" said Antie. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?"
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
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Antie to Samantha. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
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
“Oh wow, Antie, there's a butterfly!” Koo cried out.
“It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Antie knowledgeably.
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
"That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, schrute?" remarked Antie.
"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 schrute.
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'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, ****!" announced Antie.
"I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded ****.
Serene Venice
Venice at night—serene and romantic ...

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@ Gothic Windows
"Foxy," gulped Antie apprehensively, "Have you seen this item on the itinerary? We'll be going to see an active volcano, Mount Vesuvius, on the Naples leg!"
"Don't worry, Antie!" said Foxy reassuringly. "It's not erupted since 79 CE. Admittedly, on that occasion, it did wipe out the Roman city of Pompeii and an estimated three million inhabitants, but today Mount Vesuvius is a large national park that attracts tourists wanting to hike up to the top and take a look inside. The brochure says the trail to the top is beginner-friendly and about a 2½ mile (4km) round trip."
Gothic Windows
Gondolas wait moored outside these architectural wonders.

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@ Venetian Nights
Half way through Antie'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
“Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Antie?” suggested Sparkle, sinking down on a convenient tree stump.
Antie agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
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
“If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Chrysomelidae ♡ said, offering Antie a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Chrysomelidae ♡!" said Antie.
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
"What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Digger?" queried Antie, admiring the front of her travel itinerary.
"It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Digger.
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
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Antie to Danaë. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Lagoon Boat Trip
All over Venice, small boats are at hand to ferry passengers hither and thither.

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@ Dreamy Venice Sunset
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Antie to T.C.. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
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
"It's turned a bit hot, Antie. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Choose a name.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Antie.
Burano, Italy
This colourful little town is near Venice.

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@ Venetian Memories
“Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, Antie!” said Frosty, studying the future itinerary.
"Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Antie.
"Oh yes, indeedy," said Frosty.
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
Antie and Ugie were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side!
Ornate Italian Ironwork
A fine example of wrought ironwork guarding this Italian house.

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@ Tyrolean Peaks
“Oh hello, Antie!” cried Moo. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scotland back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
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
“Buongiorno, Antie!” said Rosa. "That means 'good morning', you know!"
Antie sniffed. "So—can I say it back, or do I have to say a different form of it, or say prego, or something?"
“Just say it back, Antie!"
"Well, buongiorno to you too, then," said Antie.
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
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Antie!” said MUmbo. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
Antie good-naturedly took charge of MUmbo'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 Antie helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
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
“What have you got in your rucksack, PrimRose?” asked Antie. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Antie,” responded PrimRose. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Mountain Skiing
The Dolomites in Italy waking up to another day's skiing opportunities.

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@ Skiing Paradise
“Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Antie?” suggested Choose a name, sinking down on a convenient tree stump.
Antie agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
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
Antie and pinky pie shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Antie. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said pinky pie. “This is my best side.”
Dolomite Songster
A lone songbird greets the dawn in the Italian Dolomtes.

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@ Misty Peaks
As Antie'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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