Airavata was enjoying his tour of Texas, starting in Amarillo. All the pets he met were very friendly, the weather was warm and all around were vibrant hues. The guide book said that amarillo was Spanish for 'yellow'. The warm hospitality matched the climate and colors of Amarillo, reflected Airavata.
While travelling in Texas, you met BOB.
Airavata shook paws with BOB the Bob the Blue Scaly Monster. They both received one silver mole!
BOB gave you 5 "Chocolate-Coffee Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
"Is this the way to Amarillo?" Airavata chuckled to himself. "Deedee told me to follow them thar sunflowers!" He was having a happy time strolling through acres of smiling sunflowers which, at six feet tall, towered over him. Airavata finished his tour with cold lemonade at the farm shop.
While travelling in Texas, you met ~kaliki~.
Airavata shook paws with ~kaliki~ the Party Fowl. They both received one silver mole!
~kaliki~ and you found 5 "Impressive Sandcastle" size 4.
Amarillo is known for the warmth of its summers. Airavata stopped to bask contentedly in the sun and to admire the architectural detail on the outside of a village window and the sun-blistered, faded, sand-coloured paint. He felt he could live here forever!
While travelling in Texas, you met Dole Whip.
Airavata shook paws with Dole Whip the Beach Lovin' Pineapple. They both received one silver mole!
Dole Whip gave you 5 "Chocolate-Strawberry Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
Airavata took the Greyhound to Dallas. His first port of call once there was to Dallas Arboretum, the showcase for many beautiful blooms. Airavata was pleased to be able to take part in a tasting session of herbs and vegetables from the Arboretum.
While travelling in Texas, you met Azul.
Airavata shook paws with Azul the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
Airavata saw a picture of snowfall enveloping the flag of Texas and Old Glory. The Texas flag is the ONLY state flag which may be flown at the same height as the USA flag, as Texas was once a country! Seeing snowfall made Airavata feel Christmassy and contented inside.
While travelling in Texas, you met Chickee.
Airavata shook paws with Chickee the Chick. They both received one silver mole!
"Frost? In Texas?" Airavata asked a Dallas hotel bellhop, seeing a wintry picture on the wall. "Frost? It's about 50 miles from here. You wanna head down Waxahachie way on the I35E and—oh, hey, I guess you mean the picture!" They chuckled together about their misunderstanding.
While travelling in Texas, you met Geoffrey.
Airavata shook paws with Geoffrey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Airavata flew to Houston, then caught the Greyhound to Galveston. Browsing at the Petourist Office, he wished he could be here for Galveston’s Dickens on the Strand event in December when the historic Strand district comes alive with Victorian Christmas food, drink, and costumed street performers.
While travelling in Texas, you met Wrex.
Airavata shook paws with Wrex the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
That evening, the waiter told Airavata that chili was the official dish of Texas! Of course, there were many different recipes. But one thing was definite! There are no beans! Classic Texan chili is con carne (with meat) and sin frijoles (without beans). Airavata made careful notes in his food appreciation notebook.
While travelling in Texas, you met Slushie.
Airavata shook paws with Slushie the Blushing Koala. They both received one silver mole!
For pudding, Airavata had a large wedge of delicious pecan pie—another Texan specialty! The waitress told him the pecans were locally grown, and advised him of the location of a shop that sold all sorts of things made from pecans, such as candy, coffee and cooking oil.
While travelling in Texas, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Airavata shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 150 Frank 'n' Cents!
Galveston, oh, Galveston! Airavata sang to himself. He had studied his guidebook and couldn't wait to see everything! He started with Moody Gardens, to see the sharks! Then the amusement rides lining the Historic Pleasure Pier before he headed west to Galveston Island State Park, for trail-walking and kayaking!
While travelling in Texas, you met Kia.
Airavata shook paws with Kia the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Kia gave you 5 "Iridescent Green Candy Drop" FULL SIZE
Airavata had noticed purple heart spiderwort wherever he went in Texas. It was a low-maintenance evergreen that did well in full sun or shade. Its trailing growth makes it a great choice for hanging baskets. Airavata took his sketchpad to the park and spent a relaxing hour drawing himself a souvenir of his trip!
While travelling in Texas, you met Willy.
Airavata shook paws with Willy the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
Airavata went to a restaurant off the beaten track and was served Chili con carne y frijoles—chili with meat and beans. Besides the traditional ingredients of the old-time dish, it had innovative ingredients such as chocolate! The Chef emerged and informed him chocolate adds subtle background depth and richness.
While travelling in Texas, you met Pyron Toothless.
Airavata shook paws with Pyron Toothless the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Airavata took the scenic route to Rockport, a Texan coastal town. He enjoyed strolling on the beach, with its piers and birdlife. Then the Maritime Museum; shipbuilding, oil drilling and pirates! Nearby were local art displays and a sculpture garden. Also on his "to-do" list was Fulton Mansion, a restored 19th-century home.
While travelling in Texas, you met Phillip piggies.
Airavata shook paws with Phillip piggies the Cupig. They both received one silver mole!
Phillip piggies gave you 5 "Chocolate-Strawberry Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
Airavata had a quiet day as he would be travelling again the next day. He visited the Juniper shop, where there were many items made from juniper berries, including soap, perfume, condiments and drinks. Airavata had a great time buying souvenirs and gifts for those at home.
While travelling in Texas, you met Garth.
Airavata shook paws with Garth the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Having arrived in San Antonio, Airavata headed for the historic Mission House, where he visited the 300-year-old convent, the granary, and the grist mill. He had a very relaxing day.
While travelling in Texas, you met Roskaizan.
Airavata shook paws with Roskaizan the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
The Alamo building was originally the chapel of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, founded by Franciscans. It was the site of a determined resistance conflict in 1836 by those whose main desire was Texan independence from Mexico. Airavata was happy to be living in more peaceful times!
While travelling in Texas, you met C.J.
Airavata shook paws with C.J the Red Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Airavata attended a talk on the history of the US flag. It was fascinating, especially the part covering the Revolutionary War period, when the "rebellious" stripes were thought the most important element and were always mentioned before the stars. So the flag was known as "the Stripes and Stars"! It made Airavata happy to learn something new!
While travelling in Texas, you met Help David.
Airavata shook paws with Help David the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Help David gave you 1 "Deedee the Happy Chick" size 7
That evening Airavata had tortillas for his evening meal, made into Fiesta Pinwheels served with salsa. He was finding out how versatile tortillas were. They could be used for breakfast, main meals and desserts! In Texas tortillas were thick, puffy and soft, whereas the Mexican version was thin, smooth and flat.
While travelling in Texas, you met Miss Taken.
Airavata shook paws with Miss Taken the Brown Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Miss Taken and you found 5 "Three Seagulls, Strolling" size 4.
Airavata admired the field brome, a beautiful ornamental grass that he had seen all over his tour round Texas. He spent a while in pleasant contemplation of what the vista of ornamental grasses would look like on a windy day, with their heads swaying in the breeze.
While travelling in Texas, you met Sniffles.
Airavata shook paws with Sniffles the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
Sniffles gave you 5 "Chocolate-Coffee Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
Airavata just couldn't resist another meal with those delicious puffy Texan flour tortillas! From the menu he chose quesadillas, with lots of gooey melted cheese, with a dip of cooling lime crema! Happiness, Airavata reflected, is a Texan tortilla with melted cheese ...
While travelling in Texas, you met Applesauce.
Airavata shook paws with Applesauce the Baby otter. They both received one silver mole!
Airavata was watching a documentary about the Statue of Liberty, one of the most recognisable symbols in the world, standing for freedom, hope, inspiration and spirit, completed in 1886 to mark the centenary of Independence. Airavata raised his glass in a gesture of celebration of Lady Liberty, currently 2000 miles away from him.
While travelling in Texas, you met NUTTER.
Airavata shook paws with NUTTER the Chipmunk. They both received one silver mole!
Airavata's tour in Texas was drawing to a close. He sat on a bench, enjoying the evening scenery. It was always so beautiful when the sky turned pinky-orange as the day drew to a close!
While travelling in Texas, you met Mae.
Airavata shook paws with Mae the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
Airavata adored being by rushing water! It made him feel so well! He was sitting by a waterfall when he looked up to see Deedee standing there! "Thank you for spreading happiness during your time in Texas," said Deedee. "I've arranged for you to be given a special gift, made in Texas. Look down ..."
While travelling in Texas, you met Alex.
Airavata shook paws with Alex the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Deedee gave you a really great gift, "Cowgirl Boots, Blue" x2 !
Airavata had reached the final stop on his Texas tour. He drank in a glorious sunset in the Big Bend National Park, in West Texas, on the border with Mexico.
Airavata has enjoyed his tour of Texas, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!
While travelling in Texas, you met Zelda.
Airavata shook paws with Zelda the Party Fowl. They both received one silver mole!
Airavata has completed the quest of
