@ First State Flag (Delaware) Gerome begins his 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 Patches.
Gerome shook paws with Patches the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wheat Farm, Delaware 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. Wheat Farm, Delaware Young green corn growing on an agricultural farm in rural Delaware.
While touring the USA, you met Rowan.
Gerome shook paws with Rowan the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Riverside Housing, Delaware "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Gerome," said Pandette, "for this experience alone?" Gerome, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 Pandette.
Gerome shook paws with Pandette the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rusty Bridge, Delaware Kitty was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Gerome unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Kitty’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Kitty, 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!” 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 Kitty.
Gerome shook paws with Kitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Riverbed, Delaware “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Gerome!” said Max. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Gerome good-naturedly took charge of Max'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 Gerome helped him put everything back in his rucksack. 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 Max.
Gerome shook paws with Max the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fort, Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware "It's turned a bit hot, Gerome. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Choose a name. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Gerome. 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 Choose a name.
Gerome shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Delaware Cruise "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Foxy Sir, after he and Gerome had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Gerome. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Foxy Sir.
Gerome shook paws with Foxy Sir the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newark, Delaware Delaware has more chickens than people. There are 200 times more chickens in Delaware than people. 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 PHOENIX.
Gerome shook paws with PHOENIX the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sand Dunes, Delaware The DuPont family played a significant role in Delaware's history, culture, and business. Sand Dunes, Delaware Explore these sand dunes at Cape Henlopen, Delaware!
While touring the USA, you met Draco.
Gerome shook paws with Draco the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peaceful Riverbank, Delaware Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, hence its nickname, "The First State". 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 Mia.
Gerome shook paws with Mia the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Steel Bridge, River Delaware "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Gerome?" queried Nightlight. "What is it, Nightlight?" askedGerome. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." 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 Nightlight.
Gerome shook paws with Nightlight the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rural Sunrise, Delaware “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Gerome?” said Inukshuk. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Gerome. 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 Inukshuk.
Gerome shook paws with Inukshuk the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Delaware in Winter “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," Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof said, offering Gerome a Reese's peanut butter cup from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof!" said Gerome. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!" River Delaware in Winter A wintry scene of an almost frozen River Delaware!
While touring the USA, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Gerome shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Delaware River Bridge Delaware's average altitude is about 60 feet above sea level, which is the lowest average of any state. Delaware River Bridge This long bridge spans the Delaware River from side to side.
While touring the USA, you met Sly.
Gerome shook paws with Sly the Escaped Aye-Aye. They both received one silver mole!
@ Baronial Architecture by River Delaware Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, hence its nickname, "The First State". 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 whisper.
Gerome shook paws with whisper the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Still Life, Delaware River “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Gerome?” strips said. “It certainly would, strips!" said Gerome. 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 strips.
Gerome shook paws with strips the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Delaware Water Gap “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Gerome!” said Stingray Mulder. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Gerome good-naturedly took charge of Stingray Mulder'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 Gerome helped him put everything back in his rucksack. Delaware Water Gap A dramatic escarpment of rock studded with pine trees -- take care if you go climbing!
While touring the USA, you met Stingray Mulder.
Gerome shook paws with Stingray Mulder the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Still River, Delaware "It's turned a bit hot, Gerome. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Max. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Gerome. 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 Max.
Gerome shook paws with Max the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lighthouse, Cape Henlopen, Delaware Delaware is named after Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, Virginia's first colonial governor and English nobleman. 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 Myrtle.
Gerome shook paws with Myrtle the Blue-Green Sea Turtle. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cape Henlopen Vista, Delaware "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Gerome," said Sebastian, "for this experience alone?" Gerome, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Cape Henlopen Vista, Delaware Sand dunes in Cape Henlopen dotted with innumerable pine trees.
While touring the USA, you met Sebastian.
Gerome shook paws with Sebastian the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Delaware Sunset Anwyn was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Gerome unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Anwyn’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Anwyn, 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!” Delaware Sunset A strikingly beautiful scene of the sinking sun which turns the horizon orange.
While touring the USA, you met Anwyn.
Gerome shook paws with Anwyn the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cape Henlopen, Delaware "It's turned a bit hot, Gerome. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Clarice. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Gerome. 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 Clarice.
Gerome shook paws with Clarice the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay, Delaware Because soldiers staged fights between chickens during the Revolutionary War, Delaware became known as the Blue Hen 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 Twiggy.
Gerome shook paws with Twiggy the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Beach Houses, Delaware The DuPont family played a significant role in Delaware's history, culture, and business. Beach Houses, Delaware What better residence could there be than these large, graceful houses by the sea?
While touring the USA, you met Vinny the collector.
Gerome shook paws with Vinny the collector the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Vinny the collector and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Bridge Over River Delaware “What have you got in your rucksack, DAISY?” asked Gerome. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Gerome,” responded DAISY. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” Bridge Over River Delaware This is the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge over the River Delaware.
While touring the USA, you met DAISY.
Gerome shook paws with DAISY the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mansion House, Delaware As Gerome's tour of "Delaware" comes to an end, he 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. Gerome has completed his 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 lilycat.
Gerome shook paws with lilycat the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
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