@ Flag of Rhode Island State Melville begins his 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 Mickle.
Melville shook paws with Mickle the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - State House White Daisy Egg My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself. 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 Dreamer.
Melville shook paws with Dreamer the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Winter Pond The Redwood Library and Athenaeum in Newport, Rhode Island, is the United States' oldest library building. 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 Clover.
Melville shook paws with Clover the Green Happy Dragon. 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 Ughly.
Melville shook paws with Ughly the Purple Fish. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island Red Rooster Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (prohibition). Rhode Island Red Rooster Cock-a-doodle-doo! I'm famous, are you?
While touring the USA, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Melville shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Rhode Island - Marble House 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 - 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 Sweetie.
Melville shook paws with Sweetie the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shoreline, Rhode Island “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Melville!” said Fantasy. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Melville good-naturedly took charge of Fantasy'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 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 she donned and then Melville helped her put everything back in her rucksack. 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 Fantasy.
Melville shook paws with Fantasy the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Newport "It's turned a bit hot, Melville. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Volodymyr. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Melville. 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 Volodymyr.
Melville shook paws with Volodymyr the Dragon of Peace. 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 Babs.
Melville shook paws with Babs the Grey Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Kitchen Polo was played for the first time in the United States in 1876 near Newport, Rhode Island. 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 Trish.
Melville shook paws with Trish the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Breakers Mansion The first torpedo boat "Stiletto" was built in Bristol, RI in 1887. 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 Tommy.
Melville shook paws with Tommy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Rochambeau Monument Built in 1880 Channing Memorial Church, Rhode Island, was named for William Ellery Channing, a leader in the Unitarian Church and the abolitionist movement. Julia Ward Howe, author of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic", attended this church. 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 Ladybug.
Melville shook paws with Ladybug the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Beach Houses New England's oldest Masonic Temple in Warren was built in the 18th century with timbers from British frigates sunk in Newport Harbor, RI during the Revolutionary War. 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 Carruthers.
Melville shook paws with Carruthers the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Castle Hill Lighthouse Miss Tan was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Melville unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Miss Tan’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Miss Tan, 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 - Castle Hill Lighthouse The perfect touristy shot, a lighthouse at sunset! Perfect for printing and framing.
While touring the USA, you met Miss Tan.
Melville shook paws with Miss Tan the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Claiborne Pell Bridge Rhode Island is known for making silverware and fine jewelry. 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 Skye.
Melville shook paws with Skye the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Gazebo “What have you got in your rucksack, Sir Precious McPrance?” asked Melville. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Melville,” responded Sir Precious McPrance. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Sir Precious McPrance.
Melville shook paws with Sir Precious McPrance the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Sir Precious McPrance and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Rhode Island - Stone Lighthouse “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Melville!” said Theo. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Melville good-naturedly took charge of Theo'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 Melville helped him put everything back in his rucksack. 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 Theo.
Melville shook paws with Theo the African Penguin Chick. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Rocky Beach "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Melville?" queried Smoothie. "What is it, Smoothie?" askedMelville. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." 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 Smoothie.
Melville shook paws with Smoothie the Golden retriever. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Rose Island Rhode Island has no county government. It is divided into 39 municipalities each having its own form of local government. 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 moo moo.
Melville shook paws with moo moo the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Lighthouse The first British troops sent from England to quash the revolution landed in Newport, RI. 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 bluey.
Melville shook paws with bluey the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island Beach House Melville and Roxy had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the super view in a companionable silence! 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 Roxy.
Melville shook paws with Roxy the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Storm on the Island The era know as The Industrial Revolution in the US started in Rhode Island with the development and construction in 1790 of Samuel Slater's water-powered cotton mill in Pawtucket. 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 Bubbles.
Melville shook paws with Bubbles the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Storm on the Pier “I could stay here forever, Melville,” said Turbo. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Turbo. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Melville. 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 Turbo.
Melville shook paws with Turbo the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Vintage Car “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Melville?” Phimi ツ said. “It certainly would, Phimi ツ!" said Melville. 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 Phimi ツ.
Melville shook paws with Phimi ツ the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Block Island Lighthouse George M. Cohan was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1878. He wrote, "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy," "You're a Grand Old Flag," and a wide variety of other musical entertainment. 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 MooCow.
Melville shook paws with MooCow the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - National Hotel As Melville's tour of "Rhode Island" comes to an end, he 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! Melville has completed his tour of "Rhode Island"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour the USA!
While touring the USA, you met Choose a name.
Melville shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
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