@ Flag of Rhode Island State Ezekiel begins her tour of Rhode Island. Hey, welcome to the Ocean State! Flag of Rhode Island State The flag of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations dates from King Charles II colonial times and was officially adopted in 1897, with minor changes. The flag comprises a white field, with thirteen golden stars, representing the original thirteen colonies and the fact Rhode Island was the thirteenth and last colony to sign the Declaration of Independence. The state motto, "HOPE", is written with golden letters in a blue ribbon, below a golden anchor, that also represents hope, in reference to Biblical phrase "Hope we have as an anchor of the soul" (Hebrews 6:18-19).
While touring the USA, you met George.
Ezekiel shook paws with George the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - State House Navy Flower Power Egg The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.
Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century. Rhode Island - State House This neoclassical treasure is located in Providence, and is the fourth largest stone structed dome in the world.
While touring the USA, you met lily.
Ezekiel shook paws with lily the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Winter Pond The White Horse Tavern, Rhode Island, was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the United States. Rhode Island - Winter Pond When a heavy frost settles into the trees, calling forth winter, it paints an incredible sight, but catch it early before the sun melts the art into the foliage below.
While touring the USA, you met Maggie Moo.
Ezekiel shook paws with Maggie Moo the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Marina Settled in 1642, Pawtuxet Village in Warwick, RI, lays claim to being New England’s oldest village. Rhode Island - Marina Surrounded by so much water, there are many marinas to park your favorite watercraft.
While touring the USA, you met Gordon.
Ezekiel shook paws with Gordon the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island Red Rooster "It's turned a bit hot, Ezekiel. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Charlie. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Ezekiel. Rhode Island Red Rooster Cock-a-doodle-doo! I'm famous, are you?
While touring the USA, you met Charlie.
Ezekiel shook paws with Charlie the Chameleon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Marble House “Seeing these places makes me want to go to stay for a week or two, Ezekiel,” remarked Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. "It's so different!" "Well, I guess that's the point of travel, isn't it?" said Ezekiel. "To broaden your horizons and so on." Rhode Island - Marble House The Marble House, located in Newport, shows off it's beautiful sculpted stone façade, and teases visitors to step inside the "summer cottage" as it was called when built at the end of the 19th century, to explore the rest of the artistry!
While touring the USA, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Ezekiel shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Shoreline, Rhode Island The first Afro-American regiment to fight for America made a gallant stand against the British in the Battle of Rhode Island. Shoreline, Rhode Island The lowering clouds and cold grey sea make this is a dramatic image of large waves rolling inland ready to break on the boulders ahead.
While touring the USA, you met Choose a name.
Ezekiel shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Newport "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Ezekiel?" queried Flapke. "What is it, Flapke?" askedEzekiel. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." Rhode Island - Newport Standing on the windswept shore, watching the sun creep slowly up from the horizon, painting the picturesque background behind the city.
While touring the USA, you met Flapke.
Ezekiel shook paws with Flapke the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Sea Grass Judge Darius Baker imposed the first jail sentence for speeding in an automobile on August 28, 1904 in Newport, RI. Rhode Island - Sea Grass Sea grasses grow on the sand dunes, offering a little respite for hot paws!
While touring the USA, you met Nutsy Mouse.
Ezekiel shook paws with Nutsy Mouse the Caffiend Clean Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Kitchen Rhode Island shares a state water border with New York. Rhode Island - Kitchen J & W famous alumni is a long and distinguished list of top chefs! Starting in humble beginnings of kitchen duty, you'll learn your way around every aspect of culinary skills! Who knows you might be the next E'mril LaGrassy!
While touring the USA, you met Julia.
Ezekiel shook paws with Julia the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Breakers Mansion kitty was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Ezekiel unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking kitty’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said kitty, exasperated. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” Rhode Island - Breakers Mansion Restored to glory, the gilded frame hung over the ornate fireplace mantle, a true decorator's joy is the matching baroque furniture.
While touring the USA, you met kitty.
Ezekiel shook paws with kitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Rochambeau Monument The Touro Synagogue, RI, is the oldest synagogue in North America. Built in 1763 the synagogue houses the oldest torah in North America. Rhode Island - Rochambeau Monument Erected for monument to French nobleman and General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, it was restored in 2019, honoring his contributions in the Revolutionary War.
While touring the USA, you met Pickles.
Ezekiel shook paws with Pickles the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Beach Houses Judge Darius Baker imposed the first jail sentence for speeding in an automobile on August 28, 1904 in Newport, RI. Rhode Island - Beach Houses Prime real estate nestled on the tip of the outcrop, you'll have a front window view of the ocean and her glory, and the birds and beasts that call the deep home.
While touring the USA, you met Danny.
Ezekiel shook paws with Danny the Reindeer - Sleigh Trainee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Castle Hill Lighthouse The first British troops sent from England to quash the revolution landed in Newport, RI. Rhode Island - Castle Hill Lighthouse The perfect touristy shot, a lighthouse at sunset! Perfect for printing and framing.
While touring the USA, you met Choco.
Ezekiel shook paws with Choco the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Claiborne Pell Bridge Icicle was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Ezekiel unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Icicle’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Icicle, exasperated. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” Rhode Island - Claiborne Pell Bridge Connecting Aquidneck and Conanicut Islands, the bridge is also called the Newport bridge. Named after Claiborne Pell, a Senator who lived in Newport, it's a great way to stay connected from island to island.
While touring the USA, you met Icicle.
Ezekiel shook paws with Icicle the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Gazebo “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Ezekiel?” said Pixie. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Ezekiel. Rhode Island - Gazebo Nestled in the Greene Island Botanical Garden, this gazebo is a great stop for a photo shoot or rest your weary paws.
While touring the USA, you met Pixie.
Ezekiel shook paws with Pixie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Stone Lighthouse Emerald was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Ezekiel unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Emerald’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Emerald, exasperated. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” Rhode Island - Stone Lighthouse Point Judith Light, located on Narrangansett Bay, is a good place to hang your laundry to dry, with the sea breezes blowing in. Freshly laundered sheets hung to dry smell like sunshine.
While touring the USA, you met Emerald.
Ezekiel shook paws with Emerald the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Rocky Beach The world's largest bug is on the roof of Big Blue Bug Solutions in Providence, Rhode Island. It's a big blue termite, 58 feet long and 928 times actual termite size.
Rhode Island - Rocky Beach No worries about getting the sand out of your paws when you walk this beach looking for glass!
While touring the USA, you met Jake.
Ezekiel shook paws with Jake the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Rose Island "Our tour leader was saying this morning that although English is the most widely spoken language of the USA, more than 350 other languages are spoken regularly, the most common being Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese and French," remarked Eevee. "Wow! That's impressive!" replied Ezekiel. Rhode Island - Rose Island Accessible only by boat, Rose Island is such named because of the rose shape it takes on at low tide. Lucky pets can book the room, but it's hard to get a reservation!
While touring the USA, you met Eevee.
Ezekiel shook paws with Eevee the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Lighthouse Ezekiel and Puff had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the super view in a companionable silence! Rhode Island - Lighthouse Located on the point in Warwick, the endless beach is fun to walk, while the lighthouse keeps seafarers safe from the shallows.
While touring the USA, you met Puff.
Ezekiel shook paws with Puff the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island Beach House Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (prohibition). Rhode Island Beach House Salty sea air breezes in your cottage windows out on Block Island. Book a stay for a weekend, but be warned, you may not want to check out.
While touring the USA, you met Noctema.
Ezekiel shook paws with Noctema the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Storm on the Island “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Ezekiel!” said Bentley. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Ezekiel good-naturedly took charge of Bentley'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 door key, some shopping receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the gloves right at the bottom. These he donned and then Ezekiel helped him put everything back in his rucksack. Rhode Island - Storm on the Island Crashing waves thunder on the shore, the wild winds whipping the sea into a frenzy, good thing you're nestled in with a hot cocoa and a good book! Not a day to explore the Island.
While touring the USA, you met Bentley.
Ezekiel shook paws with Bentley the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Storm on the Pier Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state. Rhode Island - Storm on the Pier Be careful! The wind whips up waves quickly and you don't want to get your newly groomed fur wet in the crisp air.
While touring the USA, you met Sweetie.
Ezekiel shook paws with Sweetie the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Vintage Car Settled in 1642, Pawtuxet Village in Warwick, RI, lays claim to being New England’s oldest village. Rhode Island - Vintage Car During the heyday of millionaires, cars such as this were a common sight, chauffeuring the rich and famous from party to party. This vintage photo showcases Governor Wetmore, who held office from 1895-1907.
While touring the USA, you met Choose a name.
Ezekiel shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Block Island Lighthouse “If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Yay said, offering Ezekiel a Reese's peanut butter cup from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Yay!" said Ezekiel. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!" Rhode Island - Block Island Lighthouse Beautiful in the simplicity of the architecture, and strong enough to withstand the buffeting winds, the light keeps our sailors safe as they travel along.
While touring the USA, you met Yay.
Ezekiel shook paws with Yay the Yeti. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - National Hotel As Ezekiel's tour of "Rhode Island" comes to an end, she receives a wonderful gift! Short Tree, Blue Gorgeous blue-leafed tree. Perhaps it grows in the fairy forest, or maybe the wizard worked some magic. If you can get seeds from this tree, you may have luck growing it in your garden. Rhode Island - National Hotel Built to overlook the long shoreline on Block Island, everypet will enjoy watching the sunset from your room. Then explore the island and enjoy some great fresh seafood! Ezekiel has completed her tour of "Rhode Island"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour the USA!
While touring the USA, you met Brigit.
Ezekiel shook paws with Brigit the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!