@ First State Flag (Delaware) Lucky Star begins her tour of Delaware. Hey there, welcome to the First State! First State Flag (Delaware) Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States constitution and as shown on its flag, this was on December 7, 1787. Delaware became the first state in the Union, and is, therefore, accorded the first position in such national events as presidential inaugurations. The flag has a field of colonial blue with a large central diamond of buff colour. As for the elements of the flag, the ship represents commerce, and the wheat, ox, corn and the farmer symbolise the importance of agriculture to the state. The figure in green is a revolutionary war soldier. The words in the ribbon banner read Liberty and Independence. The flag was adopted on July 24, 1913.
While touring the USA, you met Sunflower.
Lucky Star shook paws with Sunflower the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wheat Farm, Delaware Blue And Gold 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. Wheat Farm, Delaware Young green corn growing on an agricultural farm in rural Delaware.
While touring the USA, you met Hester.
Lucky Star shook paws with Hester the Arctic Hare. They both received one silver mole!
@ Riverside Housing, Delaware Bicycling is the state sport of Delaware. Riverside Housing, Delaware Imagine living in one of the houses on the hillside providing a peaceful overview of the river. There is no risk of flooding when you live at a height!
While touring the USA, you met Felix.
Lucky Star shook paws with Felix the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rusty Bridge, Delaware "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Lucky Star?" queried FLAPPY. "What is it, FLAPPY?" askedLucky Star. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." Rusty Bridge, Delaware This sturdy, albeit rusty old bridge provides an interesting image for the artist in you to study, as the metal structure contrasts with the dark, stone bridge and the silvery water which has scarcely a ripple.
While touring the USA, you met FLAPPY.
Lucky Star shook paws with FLAPPY the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Riverbed, Delaware In 1923, the University of Delaware launched the first study abroad programme in the United States, when Professor Raymond W. Kirkbride took eight juniors to France. Riverbed, Delaware Avian pets will enjoy pecking between the rocks and pebbles on this riverbed, and exploring the rock pools!
While touring the USA, you met Dave.
Lucky Star shook paws with Dave the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fort, Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Because soldiers staged fights between chickens during the Revolutionary War, Delaware became known as the Blue Hen State. Fort, Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Lying amidst rolling sand dunes, on a high bank overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is the Fort Miles Historic Area, home of the Fort Miles Museum. The central features of the museum include Battery 519, six barracks buildings, a fire control tower, an orientation building, and the Fort Miles Artillery Park. The museum tells the story of Fort Miles, a key piece of the nation's coastal defence, from World War II through the early 1970s.
While touring the USA, you met Sugie.
Lucky Star shook paws with Sugie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Delaware Cruise The person on the back of the 1999 Delaware state quarter is Brigadier General Caesar Rodney of Dover. He rode 80 miles on horseback overnight to Philadelphia on July 1, 1776 to vote for the independence of the United States. River Delaware Cruise This smart, sleek cruiser is taking happy holidaymakers for a leisurely cruise along the River Delaware!
While touring the USA, you met Roy.
Lucky Star shook paws with Roy the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newark, Delaware Delaware has the fewest counties of any state in the United States. Newark, Delaware Newark was founded by Scots-Irish and Welsh settlers in 1694. The town was officially established when it received a charter from George II of Great Britain in 1758. Today it has a population of over 32,000, and it is home to the University of Delaware.
While touring the USA, you met Teeka.
Lucky Star shook paws with Teeka the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sand Dunes, Delaware In 1923, the University of Delaware launched the first study abroad programme in the United States, when Professor Raymond W. Kirkbride took eight juniors to France. Sand Dunes, Delaware Explore these sand dunes at Cape Henlopen, Delaware!
While touring the USA, you met Tommy.
Lucky Star shook paws with Tommy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peaceful riverbank, Delaware “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," Frank said, offering Lucky Star a Reese's peanut butter cup from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Frank!" said Lucky Star. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!" Peaceful riverbank, Delaware This breathtakingly calm image of tree foliage reflected almost perfectly in the river, makes an oasis of peace!
While touring the USA, you met Frank.
Lucky Star shook paws with Frank the Gibby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Steel Bridge, River Delaware “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," Opal said, offering Lucky Star a Reese's peanut butter cup from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Opal!" said Lucky Star. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!" Steel Bridge, River Delaware You can imagine the number and variety of bridges that are in place over the 388 miles (624 km) of the River Delaware!
While touring the USA, you met Opal.
Lucky Star shook paws with Opal the Playful Possum. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rural Sunrise, Delaware “I could stay here forever, Lucky Star,” said Ozzie. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Ozzie. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Lucky Star. Rural Sunrise, Delaware The sun rises over this farm in Delaware for another day of agricultural work so vital to the local economy.
While touring the USA, you met Ozzie.
Lucky Star shook paws with Ozzie the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Delaware in Winter "It's turned a bit hot, Lucky Star. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said 小左. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Lucky Star. River Delaware in Winter A wintry scene of an almost frozen River Delaware!
While touring the USA, you met 小左.
Lucky Star shook paws with 小左 the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
@ Delaware River Bridge Lucky Star and Charlie shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Lucky Star. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Charlie. “This is my best side.” Delaware River Bridge This long bridge spans the Delaware River from side to side.
While touring the USA, you met Charlie.
Lucky Star shook paws with Charlie the Chameleon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Baronial Architecture by River Delaware Lucky Star and Joker had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the super view in a companionable silence! Baronial Architecture by River Delaware A striking, ivy-clad house with formal turrets and with unusual and decorative windows and shutters on the River Delaware.
While touring the USA, you met Joker.
Lucky Star shook paws with Joker the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Still Life, Delaware River “What have you got in your rucksack, Cuddles?” asked Lucky Star. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Lucky Star,” responded Cuddles. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” Still Life, Delaware River A peaceful scene on the Delaware River with the landscape almost perfectly reflected in the still water.
While touring the USA, you met Cuddles.
Lucky Star shook paws with Cuddles the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Delaware Water Gap "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Lucky Star," said Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly), "for this experience alone?" Lucky Star, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Delaware Water Gap A dramatic escarpment of rock studded with pine trees -- take care if you go climbing!
While touring the USA, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Lucky Star shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Still River, Delaware “Oh hello, Lucky Star!” cried Foxy Rex. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey a couple of months ago? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” Still River, Delaware The day winds to its close and even the river seems to have stopped flowing for the night!
While touring the USA, you met Foxy Rex.
Lucky Star shook paws with Foxy Rex the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lighthouse, Cape Henlopen, Delaware “What have you got in your rucksack, pinkguick?” asked Lucky Star. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Lucky Star,” responded pinkguick. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” Lighthouse, Cape Henlopen, Delaware This sturdy red and grey lighthouse has stood the test of time, guarding the shipping craft rounding the cape.
While touring the USA, you met pinkguick.
Lucky Star shook paws with pinkguick the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Delaware Sunset “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Lucky Star?” said Moriarty. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Lucky Star. Delaware Sunset A strikingly beautiful scene of the sinking sun which turns the horizon orange.
While touring the USA, you met Moriarty.
Lucky Star shook paws with Moriarty the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cape Henlopen, Delaware “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," Scottie said, offering Lucky Star a Reese's peanut butter cup from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Scottie!" said Lucky Star. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!" Cape Henlopen, Delaware A fallen tree on the beach at Cape Henlopen provides inspiration for artists, shelter for tiny beach critters or perhaps firewood.
While touring the USA, you met Scottie.
Lucky Star shook paws with Scottie the Newton Nessie. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay, Delaware Famous inventions from Delaware include Kevlar, Gatorade, the cotton gin, surfboards, tractors, zippers, the "Happy Birthday" song, and bottle caps. Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay, Delaware Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come Watching the ships roll in And then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay Watching the tide roll away Ooo, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay Wastin' time. Location: Delaware
While touring the USA, you met Theo.
Lucky Star shook paws with Theo the African Penguin Chick. They both received one silver mole!
@ Beach Houses, Delaware "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 Mr. Panda. "Wow! That's impressive!" replied Lucky Star. Beach Houses, Delaware What better residence could there be than these large, graceful houses by the sea?
While touring the USA, you met Mr. Panda.
Lucky Star shook paws with Mr. Panda the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bridge Over River Delaware “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Lucky Star!” said pRINCESS. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Lucky Star good-naturedly took charge of pRINCESS'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 Lucky Star helped her put everything back in her rucksack. Bridge Over River Delaware This is the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge over the River Delaware.
While touring the USA, you met pRINCESS.
Lucky Star shook paws with pRINCESS the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mansion House, Delaware As Lucky Star's tour of "Delaware" comes to an end, she receives a wonderful gift! Double Blooms Flower, Pink Looking like a watercolour that Monet would be proud of, this delicate pink flower duo will add a touch of softness and romance to your art. Mansion House, Delaware A graceful mansion house in buttercup yellow, with an imposing portico and adorned with red, white and blue flags. Lucky Star has completed her tour of "Delaware"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour the USA!
While touring the USA, you met Oliver.
Lucky Star shook paws with Oliver the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Lucky Star has completed the quest of
