@ Flag of Connecticut Persia begins her tour of Connecticut. Hi, welcome to the Constitution State! Flag of Connecticut The flag of the state of Connecticut consists of a white baroque shield with three grapevines (each bearing three bunches of purple grapes) on a field of azure blue. The banner below the shield reads Qui Transtulit Sustinet ("He who transplanted still sustains"), the state's motto. The Connecticut General Assembly approved the flag in 1897.
While touring the USA, you met Rowan.
Persia shook paws with Rowan the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dunning Lake, Farmington, CT White 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. Dunning Lake, Farmington, CT The Dunning Sand and Gravel Company—during digging operations—accidentally created this lake. Dunning Lake is now used for private recreation by the Winding Trails (a unique nonprofit organization serving Farmington and surrounding communities dedicated to conservation).
While touring the USA, you met Buzzz.
Persia shook paws with Buzzz the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stone Fench, Litchfied, CT Connecticut never ratified the 18th amendment (prohibition). Stone Fench, Litchfied, CT The stones that form these walls were deposited by the Laurentide Ice Shield 15,000 to 30,000 years ago. Initially, stones for walls were quarried, but In the 18th century, during the “Little Ice Age” stones would rise to the surface, so every spring, the farmers would clear the fields of these stones and take them by hand or cart to add to existing walls or create new barriers.
While touring the USA, you met Schnupfen.
Persia shook paws with Schnupfen the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pumpkin Patch, Connecticut "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Persia?" queried Ducky. "What is it, Ducky?" askedPersia. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." Pumpkin Patch, Connecticut It's time for the pumpkin harvest! This field makes a colourful sight in the run-up to Halloween!
While touring the USA, you met Ducky.
Persia shook paws with Ducky the Duckling. They both received one silver mole!
@ State Capitol Building, CT The smallest natural waterfall in America, Mill Pond Falls, is located in Newington, Connecticut. State Capitol Building, CT The capitol building in Hartford was designed in the Second Empire style—with its roots in France, a very classic and mathematically symmetrical architecture, and High Victorian Gothic—which includes elements from medieval Egyptian, English, Italian, and French architecture. Construction started in 1871 and was completed in 1879.
While touring the USA, you met Palimpsest.
Persia shook paws with Palimpsest the Arctic Hare. They both received one silver mole!
@ Chapman Falls, Devil's Hopyard State Park, CT Connecticut never ratified the 18th amendment (prohibition). Chapman Falls, Devil's Hopyard State Park, CT The 1,000 (400ha) acre state park features facilities for hiking, fishing, bicycling, picnicking, and camping. The principal feature of the park, Chapman Falls, drops more than 60 feet (18 m) over a series of steps. A lovely place to spend the day.
While touring the USA, you met Granny Violet McKillop.
Persia shook paws with Granny Violet McKillop the Purple Fish. They both received one silver mole!
Granny Violet McKillop and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ East Haddam Bridge, CT It's illegal to walk on your hands in Hartford, Connecticut. East Haddam Bridge, CT The length of the swing span, while not the longest in the world, is among the longest spans surviving in the U.S.A., with a swing span of 460 feet. The bridge was opened on June 14, 1913.
While touring the USA, you met dora.
Persia shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Thimble Island, CT “Seeing these places makes me want to go to stay for a week or two, Persia,” remarked Casper. "It's so different!" "Well, I guess that's the point of travel, isn't it?" said Persia. "To broaden your horizons and so on." Thimble Island, CT Thimble Island is an archipelago in Long Island Sound on the southeast corner of Brantford, Ct. Known by the Mattabeseck First Nations people as Kuttomquosh, "the beautiful sea rocks." The archipelago consists of a jumble of granite rocks, ledges, and outcroppings resulting from glaciation. Legend has Capt. Kidd burying treasure here, causing a lot of interest amongst treasure hunters.
While touring the USA, you met Casper.
Persia shook paws with Casper the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rings End Bridge, Darien, CT “I could stay here forever, Persia,” said HOot. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, HOot. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Persia. Rings End Bridge, Darien, CT This lovely low stone bridge was built in 1930, replacing a steel and wood bridge built in 1825. Originally—from 1708— a grist mill stood on the site.
While touring the USA, you met HOot.
Persia shook paws with HOot the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Connecticut River, CT “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Persia?” said Killion. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Persia. Connecticut River, CT The Connecticut River is the longest at–406 miles (653 ki) — in the New England region of the United States. The river flows from the Canadian border in Quebec to Long Island Sound, Connecticut. There are more than 3,000 dams along the river, and scientists, at the University of Massachusetts, are working on making this river flow more naturally to benefit wildlife and improve recreational use for people.
While touring the USA, you met Killion.
Persia shook paws with Killion the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fire Escape, Bridgeport, CT The smallest natural waterfall in America, Mill Pond Falls, is located in Newington, Connecticut. Fire Escape, Bridgeport, CT Showing the details of a fire escape ladder on a historic building in the warehouse district of Bridgeport.
While touring the USA, you met Silky.
Persia shook paws with Silky the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rural Barn, Connecticut “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Persia?” said Scottie. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Persia. Rural Barn, Connecticut Since 2004, the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation has been actively working to document barns in the state, as old barns are fast disappearing. There are probably no barns from the 1700s and very few from the 1800s, mostly seen today are from the early 1900s.
While touring the USA, you met Scottie.
Persia shook paws with Scottie the Newton Nessie. They both received one silver mole!
@ UBS Building, Connecticut Noah Webster, the author of one of the first American dictionaries, lived in West Hartford, Connecticut. UBS Building, Connecticut This is the Stamford Cone—at the UBA AG (Swiss Bank) building in Stamford, Connecticut. The Pavillion is 14-meter-high and made entirely of stained glass, designed by British artist, Brian Clarke, built in 2010.
While touring the USA, you met Rico Suave.
Persia shook paws with Rico Suave the Cheeky Chihuahua. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shoreline Reeds, Connecticut Connecticut's official state song is "Yankee Doodle". Shoreline Reeds, Connecticut The golden grasses and reeds make a fine display in the sun on this Connecticut shoreline.
While touring the USA, you met Tilly.
Persia shook paws with Tilly the Blue Thunder Monster Baby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rocky Shoreline, Connecticut “What have you got in your rucksack, Lilly?” asked Persia. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Persia,” responded Lilly. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” Rocky Shoreline, Connecticut Not a sandy shoreline, but plenty of rocks, so do be careful not to turn an ankle if you go wandering about. You could find a nice rock or two for your garden if you are permitted to take a few. The water looks fine, so maybe a spot of fishing?
While touring the USA, you met Lilly.
Persia shook paws with Lilly the Pink Forest Spider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saville Dam, Connecticut “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Persia!” said Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Persia good-naturedly took charge of Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof'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 Persia helped her put everything back in her rucksack. Saville Dam, Connecticut This picturesque little building is the gatehouse of the Saville Dam, also known as the Barkhamsted Dam, which creates the Barkhamsted Reservoir. This reservoir is the primary water source for Hartford, Connecticut. It was named after its creator. Mind you, in this picture it looks a bit like something out of a Harry Potter film!
While touring the USA, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Persia 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!
@ Walnut Beach, Connecticut Noah Webster, the author of one of the first American dictionaries, lived in West Hartford, Connecticut. Walnut Beach, Connecticut A wonderful place to watch the sunset, go for a swim or walk, or to generally enjoy the pleasant outdoor atmosphere.
While touring the USA, you met Lucky.
Persia shook paws with Lucky the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Clinton Town Marina, Connecticut "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Amethyst, after she and Persia had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Persia. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." Clinton Town Marina, Connecticut The Clinton Town Marina offers a unique and picturesque setting with a view of Clinton Harbor and has convenient access to Long Island Sound. The marina, known as the "jewel of Clinton" is located in a protected harbor.
While touring the USA, you met Amethyst.
Persia shook paws with Amethyst the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Woodland Stroll, Connecticut "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Persia?" queried Tilly. "What is it, Tilly?" askedPersia. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." Woodland Stroll, Connecticut This is just the place for a good walk in rural nature, combining the benefits of a proper path with the healing calmness of surrounding woodland.
While touring the USA, you met Tilly.
Persia shook paws with Tilly the Blue Thunder Monster Baby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Night Scene, Hartford, Connecticut “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Persia!” said Warty McWart. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Persia good-naturedly took charge of Warty McWart's possessions while he emptied his 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 he donned and then Persia helped him put everything back in his rucksack. Night Scene, Hartford, Connecticut Hartford is one of America's oldest and most historic cities. This splendid colourful night scene with the city lights shining on the Connecticut River shows the Connecticut Science Center, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and the Dartford Marriott Downtown, among other notable buildings.
While touring the USA, you met Warty McWart.
Persia shook paws with Warty McWart the Flying Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cove Island, Connecticut “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Persia?” nellie said. “It certainly would, nellie!" said Persia. Cove Island, Connecticut This lone tree is on Cove Island, Long Island Sound in Connecticut. This wintry scene looks to be very bracing in the cold, crisp air!
While touring the USA, you met nellie.
Persia shook paws with nellie the Graceful Elephant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stamford Public Library, CT “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Persia?” Cuddles said. “It certainly would, Cuddles!" said Persia. Stamford Public Library, CT Ferguson Library opened its doors at the end of the 19th century, becoming a free public library in 1911. The library was named for John Day Ferguson, who was passionate about education and helped establish and promote the Stamford Public School system.
While touring the USA, you met Cuddles.
Persia shook paws with Cuddles the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tranquil Dusk Scene, Connecticut “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," glowy said, offering Persia a Reese's peanut butter cup from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, glowy!" said Persia. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!" Tranquil Dusk Scene, Connecticut The colours of the sky blend from blue, grey and white to turquoise and butter-yellow in this peaceful scene over the water at sunset.
While touring the USA, you met glowy.
Persia shook paws with glowy the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lighthouse, Connecticut "It's turned a bit hot, Persia. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Splodge. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Persia. Lighthouse, Connecticut There are 14 active lighthouses and 6 inactive in Connecticut. In many places around the world, automated lighthouses have replaced non-automated ones—in the U.S.A, they are all automated. The solitary nature of the work would not have suited everyone, but for those who relish solitude, it would be a great job.
While touring the USA, you met Splodge.
Persia shook paws with Splodge the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yantic Falls, Norwich, Connecticut “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," Kikianna said, offering Persia a Reese's peanut butter cup from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Kikianna!" said Persia. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!" Yantic Falls, Norwich, Connecticut As the legend goes, Yantic Falls was a favourite camping spot and battleground for the Mohegan Indians in the 1640s. The Mohegans were in a battle that occurred in the area against the Narragansetts, a major rival tribe. Legend states that during the battle, a group of Narragansetts chose to leap into the turbulent cascades of the chasm of the Yantic River instead of surrendering to the Mohegans. Today, Yantic Falls is part dam and part natural. The main plunge below the dam is approximately 40 feet in height, and the volume of water is one of the most powerful in the state. The river continues through one of the most impressive gorges in the state before ending its descent and relaxing in calmer waters. Above the falls, a pedestrian bridge and a railroad bridge have been constructed, but they do not detract from the rugged scenery. The falls is also sometimes called Norwich Falls, Indian Leap Falls, Uncas Leap Falls, and Upper Falls.
While touring the USA, you met Kikianna.
Persia shook paws with Kikianna the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Boating Scene, Wethersfield, Connecticut As Persia's tour of "Connecticut" comes to an end, she receives a wonderful gift! Pine Tree, Grey, Overlay You can use this wonderful grey pine trees overlay as a backdrop in your art slides, or in the foreground for your pets to scamper around. Trees, glorious trees, there is always room for more trees in your life and your art. Boating Scene, Wethersfield, Connecticut A pleasant riverside scene in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Here the well-to-do can indulge their love of boating from moorings at the foot of the garden! Persia has completed her tour of "Connecticut"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour the USA!
While touring the USA, you met jejustar.
Persia shook paws with jejustar the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
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