@ Flag of Connecticut Bran begins his 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 dora.
Bran shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dunning Lake, Farmington, CT Purple Flower Power 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 Stella.
Bran shook paws with Stella the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Stella gave you 1 "Purple Flower Power Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Stone Fench, Litchfied, CT "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Lady Aelfgifu, after she and Bran had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Bran. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Lady Aelfgifu.
Bran shook paws with Lady Aelfgifu the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pumpkin Patch, Connecticut “I could stay here forever, Bran,” said Brownie. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Brownie. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Bran. 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 Brownie.
Bran shook paws with Brownie the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ State Capitol Building, CT "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Choose a name, after she and Bran had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Bran. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Choose a name.
Bran shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Chapman Falls, Devil's Hopyard State Park, CT “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Bran?” said Choose a name. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Bran. 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 Choose a name.
Bran shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ East Haddam Bridge, CT “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Bran?” Selene said. “It certainly would, Selene!" said Bran. 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 Selene.
Bran shook paws with Selene the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Thimble Island, CT "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Bran?" queried Audra. "What is it, Audra?" askedBran. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." 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 Audra.
Bran shook paws with Audra the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rings End Bridge, Darien, CT “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," Silky said, offering Bran a Reese's peanut butter cup from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Silky!" said Bran. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!" 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 Silky.
Bran shook paws with Silky the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Connecticut River, CT "Our tour leader was saying this morning that although English is the most widely spoken language of the USA, more than 350 other languages are spoken regularly, the most common being Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese and French," remarked Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof. "Wow! That's impressive!" replied Bran. 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 Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Bran 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!
@ Fire Escape, Bridgeport, CT In order for a pickle to be considered a pickle in Connecticut, it must bounce. 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 Volodymyr.
Bran shook paws with Volodymyr the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rural Barn, Connecticut “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Bran?” said Morri. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Bran. 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 Morri.
Bran shook paws with Morri the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ UBS Building, Connecticut The first automobile law was passed in Connecticut (and the speed limit was only 12 miles per hour). 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 Snowball.
Bran shook paws with Snowball the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shoreline Reeds, Connecticut "Would you like a piece of Almond Joy, Bran?" queried wiggles. "What is it, wiggles?" askedBran. "It's a milk chocolate coated coconut sweet, a bit like a Bounty bar in Britain, but with an almond on top." 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 wiggles.
Bran shook paws with wiggles the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rocky Shoreline, Connecticut Bran and Kame-san had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the super view in a companionable silence! 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 Kame-san.
Bran shook paws with Kame-san the Introvurtle. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saville Dam, Connecticut Connecticut's official state song is "Yankee Doodle". 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 Lady Jane.
Bran shook paws with Lady Jane the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Walnut Beach, Connecticut The first automobile law was passed in Connecticut (and the speed limit was only 12 miles per hour). 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 Choose a name.
Bran shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Clinton Town Marina, Connecticut “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Bran!” said Charlie the Bear. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Bran good-naturedly took charge of Charlie the Bear'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 Bran helped him put everything back in his rucksack. 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 Charlie the Bear.
Bran shook paws with Charlie the Bear the Brown Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Woodland Stroll, Connecticut “Seeing these places makes me want to go to stay for a week or two, Bran,” remarked Gray. "It's so different!" "Well, I guess that's the point of travel, isn't it?" said Bran. "To broaden your horizons and so on." 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 Gray.
Bran shook paws with Gray the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Night Scene, Hartford, 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," Sweetie said, offering Bran a Reese's peanut butter cup from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Sweetie!" said Bran. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!" 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 Sweetie.
Bran shook paws with Sweetie the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cove Island, Connecticut “I could stay here forever, Bran,” said Mystic. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Mystic. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Bran. 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 Mystic.
Bran shook paws with Mystic the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stamford Public Library, CT “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Bran?” said Pebbles. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Bran. 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 Pebbles.
Bran shook paws with Pebbles the Lil Auk. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tranquil Dusk Scene, Connecticut "Our tour leader was saying this morning that although English is the most widely spoken language of the USA, more than 350 other languages are spoken regularly, the most common being Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese and French," remarked Coal. "Wow! That's impressive!" replied Bran. 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 Coal.
Bran shook paws with Coal the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lighthouse, Connecticut Noah Webster, the author of one of the first American dictionaries, lived in West Hartford, Connecticut. 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 Nanuk.
Bran shook paws with Nanuk the Blue Polar Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yantic Falls, Norwich, Connecticut “Seeing these places makes me want to go to stay for a week or two, Bran,” remarked Choose a name. "It's so different!" "Well, I guess that's the point of travel, isn't it?" said Bran. "To broaden your horizons and so on." 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 Choose a name.
Bran shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Connecticut Quarter Dollar"
@ Boating Scene, Wethersfield, Connecticut As Bran's tour of "Connecticut" comes to an end, he 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! Bran has completed his tour of "Connecticut"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour the USA!
While touring the USA, you met Choose a name.
Bran shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Pine Tree, Grey, Overlay"
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