@ First State Flag (Delaware) Comet 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 grey.
Comet shook paws with grey the Ragdoll Kitten. 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 Winter.
Comet shook paws with Winter the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Riverside Housing, Delaware Delaware is a de facto onshore corporate haven. It has over 50% of all NYSE-listed businesses and 60% of the Fortune 500. 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 Choose a name.
Comet shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rusty Bridge, Delaware "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Comet?" queried Paz. "What is it, Paz?" askedComet. "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 Paz.
Comet shook paws with Paz the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
@ Riverbed, Delaware "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Periwinkle, after she and Comet had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Comet. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Periwinkle.
Comet shook paws with Periwinkle the Midnight Violet Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fort, Cape Henlopen State Park, 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 Flower. "Wow! That's impressive!" replied Comet. 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 Flower.
Comet shook paws with Flower the Baby Skunk. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Delaware Cruise Delaware's average altitude is about 60 feet above sea level, which is the lowest average of any state. 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 Fala.
Comet shook paws with Fala the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newark, Delaware “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Comet?” said shyla. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Comet. 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 shyla.
Comet shook paws with shyla the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sand Dunes, Delaware Delaware has the fewest counties of any state in the United States. Sand Dunes, Delaware Explore these sand dunes at Cape Henlopen, Delaware!
While touring the USA, you met Sassyfly.
Comet shook paws with Sassyfly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peaceful Riverbank, Delaware Comet and Tassie had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the super view in a companionable silence! 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 Tassie.
Comet shook paws with Tassie the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Steel Bridge, River Delaware Delaware is the second smallest state in the United States. 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 Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Comet shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Rural Sunrise, Delaware Because Thomas Jefferson once commented that Delaware was a jewel among states, one of Delaware's nicknames is "The Diamond State." 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 Dschinghis Khan.
Comet shook paws with Dschinghis Khan the Slug. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Delaware in Winter PHOENIX was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Comet unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking PHOENIX’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said PHOENIX, 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!” River Delaware in Winter A wintry scene of an almost frozen River Delaware!
While touring the USA, you met PHOENIX.
Comet shook paws with PHOENIX the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Delaware River Bridge Comet and Boci had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the super view in a companionable silence! Delaware River Bridge This long bridge spans the Delaware River from side to side.
While touring the USA, you met Boci.
Comet shook paws with Boci the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Baronial Architecture by River Delaware “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Comet?” said Tressla. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Comet. 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 Tressla.
Comet shook paws with Tressla the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Still Life, Delaware River Before Europeans arrived in Delaware in the 16th century, Native American groups such as the Lenape and Nanticoke inhabited the region. 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 Khisanth.
Comet shook paws with Khisanth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Delaware Water Gap Delaware is home to famous Delaware Bay oysters, which are considered to be the best in the world. Delaware Water Gap A dramatic escarpment of rock studded with pine trees -- take care if you go climbing!
While touring the USA, you met ceefa.
Comet shook paws with ceefa the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Still River, Delaware "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 Comet had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Comet. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Dante.
Comet shook paws with Dante the Luscious Lilac Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lighthouse, Cape Henlopen, Delaware "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Comet," said Lady Aelfgifu, "for this experience alone?" Comet, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 Lady Aelfgifu.
Comet shook paws with Lady Aelfgifu the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Delaware Sunset "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Comet?" queried Queenie. "What is it, Queenie?" askedComet. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." Delaware Sunset A strikingly beautiful scene of the sinking sun which turns the horizon orange.
While touring the USA, you met Queenie.
Comet shook paws with Queenie the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cape Henlopen, Delaware Delaware has only one official cave. 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 DaiDai.
Comet shook paws with DaiDai the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay, Delaware Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, hence its nickname, "The First State". 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 milo.
Comet shook paws with milo the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Beach Houses, Delaware “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Comet?” Daisy Lee said. “It certainly would, Daisy Lee!" said Comet. Beach Houses, Delaware What better residence could there be than these large, graceful houses by the sea?
While touring the USA, you met Daisy Lee.
Comet shook paws with Daisy Lee the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bridge Over River 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. Bridge Over River Delaware This is the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge over the River Delaware.
While touring the USA, you met Olivia.
Comet shook paws with Olivia the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mansion House, Delaware As Comet'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. Comet has completed her tour of "Delaware"! Your US tour is over now, but maybe we'll visit other US states in future!
While touring the USA, you met Choose a name.
Comet shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Double Blooms Flower, Pink"
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