Stiorra ♡ was enjoying her tour of Texas, starting in Amarillo. All the pets she 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 Stiorra ♡.
While travelling in Texas, you met Crowley.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Crowley the Young Grey Horned Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Crowley gave you 1 "Yellow Crystal Cluster" size 8
"Is this the way to Amarillo?" Stiorra ♡ chuckled to herself. "Deedee told me to follow them thar sunflowers!" She was having a happy time strolling through acres of smiling sunflowers which, at six feet tall, towered over her. Stiorra ♡ finished her tour with cold lemonade at the farm shop.
While travelling in Texas, you met serendipity.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with serendipity the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Amarillo is known for the warmth of its summers. Stiorra ♡ 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. She felt she could live here forever!
While travelling in Texas, you met Gigiii.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Gigiii the Goose. They both received one silver mole!
Stiorra ♡ took the Greyhound to Dallas. Her first port of call once there was to Dallas Arboretum, the showcase for many beautiful blooms. Stiorra ♡ 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 Dieter.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Dieter the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
Stiorra ♡ 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 Stiorra ♡ feel Christmassy and contented inside.
While travelling in Texas, you met George.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with George the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
"Frost? In Texas?" Stiorra ♡ 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 Choose a name.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 5 "Chocolate-Strawberry Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
Stiorra ♡ flew to Houston, then caught the Greyhound to Galveston. Browsing at the Petourist Office, she wished she 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 Tuffe.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Tuffe the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
That evening, the waiter told Stiorra ♡ 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). Stiorra ♡ made careful notes in her food appreciation notebook.
While travelling in Texas, you met Tipsy.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Tipsy the Introvurtle. They both received one silver mole!
Tipsy gave you 5 "Chocolate-Caramel Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
For pudding, Stiorra ♡ had a large wedge of delicious pecan pie—another Texan specialty! The waitress told her the pecans were locally grown, and advised her 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 TessM.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with TessM the Beach Lovin' Pineapple. They both received one silver mole!
TessM and you found 5 "Sun Loving Beach Kitty, Blue Flamingo Float" size 4.
Galveston, oh, Galveston! Stiorra ♡ sang to herself. She had studied her guidebook and couldn't wait to see everything! She started with Moody Gardens, to see the sharks! Then the amusement rides lining the Historic Pleasure Pier before she headed west to Galveston Island State Park, for trail-walking and kayaking!
While travelling in Texas, you met Fluffy.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Fluffy the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
Stiorra ♡ had noticed purple heart spiderwort wherever she 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. Stiorra ♡ took her sketchpad to the park and spent a relaxing hour drawing herself a souvenir of her trip!
While travelling in Texas, you met Sir Barkey Barksalot.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Sir Barkey Barksalot the Westie. They both received one silver mole!
Sir Barkey Barksalot and you found 25 silver moles!
Stiorra ♡ 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 her chocolate adds subtle background depth and richness.
While travelling in Texas, you met Cupcake.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Cupcake the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Cupcake gave you 5 "Chocolate-Lime Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
Stiorra ♡ took the scenic route to Rockport, a Texan coastal town. She 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 her "to-do" list was Fulton Mansion, a restored 19th-century home.
While travelling in Texas, you met Blinky.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Blinky the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
Stiorra ♡ had a quiet day as she would be travelling again the next day. She visited the Juniper shop, where there were many items made from juniper berries, including soap, perfume, condiments and drinks. Stiorra ♡ had a great time buying souvenirs and gifts for those at home.
While travelling in Texas, you met Rhodo.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Rhodo the Lovely Pink Kitty. They both received one silver mole!
Having arrived in San Antonio, Stiorra ♡ headed for the historic Mission House, where she visited the 300-year-old convent, the granary, and the grist mill. She had a very relaxing day.
While travelling in Texas, you met ~kaliki~.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with ~kaliki~ the Party Fowl. 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. Stiorra ♡ was happy to be living in more peaceful times!
While travelling in Texas, you met Dole Whip.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Dole Whip the Beach Lovin' Pineapple. They both received one silver mole!
Stiorra ♡ 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 Stiorra ♡ happy to learn something new!
While travelling in Texas, you met Chickee.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Chickee the Chick. They both received one silver mole!
Chickee gave you 1 "Deedee the Happy Chick" size 7
That evening Stiorra ♡ had tortillas for her evening meal, made into Fiesta Pinwheels served with salsa. She 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 Geoffrey.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Geoffrey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Geoffrey gave you 5 "Chocolate-Pomegranate Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
Stiorra ♡ admired the field brome, a beautiful ornamental grass that she had seen all over her tour round Texas. She 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 Wrex.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Wrex the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Wrex gave you 5 "Chocolate-Coffee Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
Stiorra ♡ just couldn't resist another meal with those delicious puffy Texan flour tortillas! From the menu she chose quesadillas, with lots of gooey melted cheese, with a dip of cooling lime crema! Happiness, Stiorra ♡ reflected, is a Texan tortilla with melted cheese ...
While travelling in Texas, you met BOB.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with BOB the Bob the Blue Scaly Monster. They both received one silver mole!
Stiorra ♡ 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. Stiorra ♡ raised her glass in a gesture of celebration of Lady Liberty, currently 2000 miles away from her.
While travelling in Texas, you met Slushie.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Slushie the Blushing Koala. They both received one silver mole!
Slushie and you found 5 "Three Seagulls, Strolling" size 4.
Stiorra ♡'s tour in Texas was drawing to a close. She 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut gave you 5 "Chocolate-Pomegranate Candy Delight" FULL SIZE
Stiorra ♡ adored being by rushing water! It made her feel so well! She was sitting by a waterfall when she 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 Kia.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Kia the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Deedee gave you a really great gift, "Cowgirl Boots, Blue" x2 !
Stiorra ♡ had reached the final stop on her Texas tour. She drank in a glorious sunset in the Big Bend National Park, in West Texas, on the border with Mexico.
Stiorra ♡ has enjoyed her 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 Willy.
Stiorra ♡ shook paws with Willy the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
Stiorra ♡ has completed the quest of
