HIpHip and the other pets started off their tour of Vermont with a visit to Lake Champlain, home to the oldest known fossil reef in the world (450-480 million years old!). They learnt that there may be a mysterious creature, similar to the Loch Ness Monster, living in the lake!
While travelling in New England, you met Kai.
HIpHip shook paws with Kai the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Kai and you found 5 "Romantic Europe Heartfelt Gift" size 4.
HIpHip paid a visit to the harbour at Lake Champlain, with the aim of finding a fisherman selling his fresh catch! There was nothing like fresh seafood!
While travelling in New England, you met Bindy.
HIpHip shook paws with Bindy the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
Is this Vermont's most famous company? It certainly seems the most popular! HIpHip and the others learnt about this nearly 50 year old company and its history over that time and ended by choosing their favourite flavours!
While travelling in New England, you met Pickles.
HIpHip shook paws with Pickles the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
HIpHip had eagerly looked forward to sampling Vermont maple syrup on she breakfast bacon and pancakes! Oh boy, was it delicious! HIpHip bought a few bottles from the souvenir shop to take home to give as gifts.
While travelling in New England, you met Punky.
HIpHip shook paws with Punky the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
The most recognisable of the dairy breeds, Holsteins are typically black and white with clearly defined markings. They are noted for high milk production and their large size which makes them popular among farmers everywhere. The mature weight of a Holstein is around 1,500 pounds, and they can produce up to 2,600 gallons of milk each year.
While travelling in New England, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
HIpHip shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 5 "Tempting Macaron Tower" size 4.
The pets visited Burlington for a frozen treat! HIpHip chose Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough while others opted for a new flavour: non-dairy ice cream with oat cinnamon cookies, toasted marshmallows, caramel swirl and sea salt chocolatey chunks. On learning the name of this masterpiece—Oat of this Swirled—HIpHip groaned quietly.
While travelling in New England, you met Wilma.
HIpHip shook paws with Wilma the Snowman. They both received one silver mole!
Wilma gave you 1 "Azure Hope (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
"This is the perfect place for a picnic!" mused HIpHip, spreading out her blanket in the orchard for an al fresco picnic of delicious Vermont foods, including of course, a splendid apple pie!
While travelling in New England, you met Froggu.
HIpHip shook paws with Froggu the Hippity Hoppity Happy Frog. They both received one silver mole!
HIpHip woke at sunrise and leant out of the window, loving the crisp air, the beauty of the sun emerging over the distant peaks and the stirrings of the local bird population starting their dawn chorus. HIpHip was in happy anticipation of the day ahead in this amazing state!
While travelling in New England, you met Wulfie.
HIpHip shook paws with Wulfie the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
HIpHip was invited out hang-gliding over the Vermont countryside — she was very nervous but had to overcome her fears to have such a breathtaking experience viewing this beautiful part of New England in such a unique way!
While travelling in New England, you met Crusty.
HIpHip shook paws with Crusty the Hermit Crab. They both received one silver mole!
HIpHip went out and brushed the old covered bridge clear of snow and cleaned the windows. The tour guide had explained that putting roofs on bridges, far from being a quaint, pointless old custom, actually protected the bridge from bad weather, made the whole structure stronger and had a calming influence on livestock having to cross the bridge over rushing water.
While travelling in New England, you met Twinkel.
HIpHip shook paws with Twinkel the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
HIpHip went on a trip to downtown Burlington, Vermont's largest city, with her friends from the group. After enjoying the arts and culture, plus the New England charm of the city, they all had a convivial meal together. Being with one's friends, reflected HIpHip, talking about things large and small, was a real boost to one's happiness!
While travelling in New England, you met Népomucène Bibliophilus.
HIpHip shook paws with Népomucène Bibliophilus the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Népomucène Bibliophilus and you found 5 "Outdoor Paris Cafe" size 4.
As night fell and the sky grew darker, the city awoke in different ways. HIpHip and her friends enjoyed some live music and had great fun before deciding to call it a night.
While travelling in New England, you met Sparkles.
HIpHip shook paws with Sparkles the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
HIpHip was invited to join the local fire crew on a fire training day, where a safely controlled conflagration was used to train all present in how best to tackle such a blaze! HIpHip had to take her courage in both paws, but in the end it was an exciting rather than scary experience!
While travelling in New England, you met midnught.
HIpHip shook paws with midnught the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
midnught and you found 5 "A Stack Of Gifts From Paris" size 4.
Scarecrows were definitely a "thing" in Vermont! HIpHip enjoyed seeing scarecrows in a variety of costumes such as one guarding a trolley of farmer's produce, and she wished they would still be here to see the results of the local competitions for the best dressed scarecrow!
While travelling in New England, you met lily.
HIpHip shook paws with lily the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
There was so much to do here! HIpHip and the other pets had a riding lesson, had great fun in the famous Corn Maze, had an exciting time on a gondola skyride and a trek with zipwire adventures, they visited the art gallery and the museum, went mountain biking, went on the Ben & Jerry's factory tour, and had a helicopter ride! In the evening they attended a performance by the local drama group and then went on a lantern-lit tour of the town!
While travelling in New England, you met Nemo.
HIpHip shook paws with Nemo the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
"It's just perfect here, isn't it?" said HIpHip. "Perhaps it's the effect of those negative ions!" "It's a very happy place, HIpHip, yes!" agreed Deedee.
While travelling in New England, you met Bonny.
HIpHip shook paws with Bonny the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
"Time for a shopping expedition!" announced the tour guide. "Here's a chance to purchase souvenirs of Vermont to take home!" HIpHip counted up her golden moles in anticipation!
While travelling in New England, you met Spot.
HIpHip shook paws with Spot the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
HIpHip had learnt that Vermont grows 150 varieties of apple! This is doubtless why the apple is the state fruit of Vermont. HIpHip wished she could have been here in the autumn, the main apple-picking season!
HIpHip has enjoyed visting Vermont, but it is time to go home. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!
While travelling in New England, you met Hoppy.
HIpHip shook paws with Hoppy the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
