@ Flag of Rhode Island State Luminous 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 Signe.
Luminous shook paws with Signe the Cygnet. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - State House Yellow 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 Fino.
Luminous shook paws with Fino the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Winter Pond Rhode Island is known for making silverware and fine jewelry. 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 Peaksy.
Luminous shook paws with Peaksy the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Marina “I could stay here forever, Luminous,” said Little Fang. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Little Fang. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Luminous. Rhode Island - Marina Surrounded by so much water, there's many marina's to park your favorite water craft
While touring the USA, you met Little Fang.
Luminous shook paws with Little Fang the Wolverine. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island Red Rooster Jerimoth Hill is Rhode Island's highest point at 812 feet above sea level. Rhode Island Red Rooster Cock-a-doodle-doo! I'm famous, are you?
While touring the USA, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Luminous 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!
@ Rhode Island - Marble House “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Luminous?” said Salem. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Luminous. 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 Salem.
Luminous shook paws with Salem the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shoreline, Rhode Island Polo was played for the first time in the United States in 1876 near Newport, 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 Mr. Dylan.
Luminous shook paws with Mr. Dylan the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Newport The first torpedo boat "Stiletto" was built in Bristol, RI in 1887. 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 Theo.
Luminous shook paws with Theo the African Penguin Chick. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Sea Grass Luminous and Alabaster had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the super view in a companionable silence! Rhode Island - Sea Grass Sea grasses grow on the sand dunes, offering a little respite for hot paws!
While touring the USA, you met Alabaster.
Luminous shook paws with Alabaster the White elephant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Kitchen Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, established the first practical working model of Democracy after he was banished from Plymouth, Massachusetts because of his "extreme views" concerning freedom of speech and religion. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams publicly acknowledged Roger Williams, as the originator of the concepts and principles reflected in The First Amendment. Among those principles were freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of public assembly. 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 Akiren Kurumiya (Joker).
Luminous shook paws with Akiren Kurumiya (Joker) the Le Chat Noir/Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Akiren Kurumiya (Joker) and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Rhode Island - Breakers Mansion “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Luminous?” said Kia. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Luminous. 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 Kia.
Luminous shook paws with Kia the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Rochambeau Monument "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Dante, after he and Luminous had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Luminous. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Dante.
Luminous shook paws with Dante the Luscious Lilac Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Beach Houses The first torpedo boat "Stiletto" was built in Bristol, RI in 1887. 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 Sweety.
Luminous shook paws with Sweety the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Castle Hill 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 - Castle Hill Lighthouse The perfect touristy shot, a lighthouse at sunset! Perfect for printing and framing.
While touring the USA, you met Olivia.
Luminous shook paws with Olivia the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Claiborne Pell Bridge Polo was played for the first time in the United States in 1876 near Newport, Rhode Island. 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 Wily.
Luminous shook paws with Wily the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Gazebo Pelham Street in Newport, Rhode Island, was the first street in the country to use gas-illuminated streetlights. 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 Musse.
Luminous shook paws with Musse the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Stone Lighthouse “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Luminous?” Choose a name said. “It certainly would, Choose a name!" said Luminous. 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 Choose a name.
Luminous shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Rocky Beach "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Luminous," said Bill, "for this experience alone?" Luminous, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 Bill.
Luminous shook paws with Bill the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Rose Island “Oh hello, Luminous!” cried Lilly. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey a couple of months ago? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” 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 Lilly.
Luminous shook paws with Lilly the Pink Forest Spider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Lighthouse Settled in 1642, Pawtuxet Village in Warwick, RI, lays claim to being New England’s oldest village. 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 Dorlinger.
Luminous shook paws with Dorlinger the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island Beach House Rhode Island has no county government. It is divided into 39 municipalities each having its own form of local government. 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 Specks.
Luminous shook paws with Specks the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Storm on the Island Jerimoth Hill is Rhode Island's highest point at 812 feet above sea level. 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 Sir John Dee.
Luminous shook paws with Sir John Dee the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Storm on the Pier Rhode Islanders were the first to take military action against England by sinking one of her ships in the Narragansett Bay located between Newport and Providence. The English ship was called "The Gaspee". 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 Sunflower.
Luminous shook paws with Sunflower the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Vintage Car 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 - 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 Vi.
Luminous shook paws with Vi the Midnight Violet Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - Block Island Lighthouse "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Luminous?" queried Zeus. "What is it, Zeus?" askedLuminous. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." 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 Zeus.
Luminous shook paws with Zeus the English Bulldog. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rhode Island - National Hotel As Luminous'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! Luminous 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 Sabrina.
Luminous shook paws with Sabrina the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!