Monday, November 29, 2010

An Abundance of Flora

I had hoped to venture out today, but with rain poring down, as if I were back home in Portland, I stayed inside for the majority of the day. With me recovering from a mini cold (which ended up with me loosing my voice over the weekend) I thought it was best to avoid getting drenched and relax.

view of the reserve off the back of Susan's in Gold Coast


One thing that has stood out along my travels here in Oz has been the flora.

Having spent quite a bit of time in the tropical north in Queensland, I was exposed to a vast variety of tropical plants that I could not take my eye off.  They made each view beautiful and offered amazing fragrances.


A White Flower

The tip of the leaves were a brilliant fire red in the sun

I couldn't help but want to squish the white bulbs

with freshly fallen rain drops still present


Fern or a Palm? Can't remember.

I love red plants!


These leaves felt like soft leather


My love of plants may be why I have enjoyed going to the Botanical Gardens in each city I have visited...my next search for plants will be in Byron Bay...

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  2. Loving all your great pictures Mesh. You should become a permanent resident so we can come visit you...often.

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