Karak 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 Misty Anne.
Karak shook paws with Misty Anne the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Misty Anne and you found 5 "Parisian Lamp Post With Bike" size 4.
Karak 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 moo moo.
Karak shook paws with moo moo the Holstein Friesian Calf. They both received one silver mole!
Is this Vermont's most famous company? It certainly seems the most popular! Karak 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 Frisky.
Karak shook paws with Frisky the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
Karak had eagerly looked forward to sampling Vermont maple syrup on he break­fast bacon and pancakes! Oh boy, was it delicious! Karak bought a few bottles from the souvenir shop to take home to give as gifts.
While travelling in New England, you met unie.
Karak shook paws with unie the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
unie and you found 5 "French Sunhat, Rouge Audacieux (Daring Red)" size 4.
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 Icy.
Karak shook paws with Icy the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Icy gave you 1 "Flame's Desire (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
The pets visited Burlington for a frozen treat! Karak 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—Karak groaned quietly.
While travelling in New England, you met Blue Fire.
Karak shook paws with Blue Fire the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Blue Fire gave you 1 "Mint Release (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
"This is the perfect place for a picnic!" mused Karak, spreading out his 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 Rosie.
Karak shook paws with Rosie the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Karak 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. Karak was in happy anticipation of the day ahead in this amazing state!
While travelling in New England, you met Fox.
Karak shook paws with Fox the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Fox and you found 5 "Romantic Europe Heartfelt Gift" size 4.
Karak was invited out hang-gliding over the Vermont countryside — he was very nervous but had to over­come his 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 Olivia.
Karak shook paws with Olivia the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Karak 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 Crowley.
Karak shook paws with Crowley the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Karak went on a trip to downtown Burlington, Vermont's largest city, with his 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 Karak, talking about things large and small, was a real boost to one's happiness!
While travelling in New England, you met Choose a name.
Karak shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
As night fell and the sky grew darker, the city awoke in different ways. Karak and his friends enjoyed some live music and had great fun before deciding to call it a night.
While travelling in New England, you met Dizzy.
Karak shook paws with Dizzy the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
Karak 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! Karak had to take his courage in both paws, but in the end it was an exciting rather than scary experience!
While travelling in New England, you met bluey.
Karak shook paws with bluey the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
bluey gave you 1 "Soul's Reflection (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
Scarecrows were definitely a "thing" in Vermont! Karak enjoyed seeing scare­crows in a variety of costumes such as one guard­ing a trolley of farmer's produce, and he 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 Bluey~*.
Karak shook paws with Bluey~* the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Bluey~* and you found 5 "Tempting Macaron Tower" size 4.
There was so much to do here! Karak 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 Nightlight.
Karak shook paws with Nightlight the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
"It's just perfect here, isn't it?" said Karak. "Perhaps it's the effect of those negative ions!" "It's a very happy place, Karak, yes!" agreed Deedee.
While travelling in New England, you met Choose a name.
Karak shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Deedee the Happy Chick" size 7
"Time for a shopping expedition!" announced the tour guide. "Here's a chance to purchase souvenirs of Vermont to take home!" Karak counted up his golden moles in anticipation!
While travelling in New England, you met Sephira.
Karak shook paws with Sephira the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Sephira and you found 5 "Elegant French Poodle Plush" size 4.
Karak had learnt that Vermont grows 150 varieties of apple! This is doubtless why the apple is the state fruit of Vermont. Karak wished he could have been here in the autumn, the main apple-picking season!
Karak 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 Roxy.
Karak shook paws with Roxy the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!