On Sunday morning, we climbed the hill from Deshaies up to
the Jardin Botanique. WW and I have been there often, but it never loses its
appeal. The array of orchids, hibiscus, bougainvillea and many others are
spectacular. Throw in koi, macaws, lorikeets and flamingos, as well as some
beautiful water features and you have a fabulous way to spend an hour or two.
David is a dab hand at the floral photography, as many of the
following amply demonstrate.
A lorikeet on WW's hand having a bit of a nosh.
A Bouquet of Orchids:
A Glorious Hibiscus:
Orchid and Friends in Their Tree Home:
Bougainvillea:
A Lizard Observes the Observer:
The Extraordinary Jade Vine:
Bambusa Ventre de Buddha (transl. by moi: Buddha Belly Bamboo):
KMH and WW with Heliconia spp. (False Bird of Paradise):
We had a snack lunch before walking back down the hill. The Deshaies ice cream lady was there with her hand crank freezers. David and WW had fresh coconut ice cream and I bought some of her homemade accras for a dinnertime appetizer.
Sunset at Deshaies harbour.
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