A Hill and Some Flowers

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:

 I Dunno, but it's Very Cool:

Bambusa Ventre de Buddha (transl. by moi: Buddha Belly Bamboo):

KMH and WW with Heliconia spp. (False Bird of Paradise):

 David and Margaret with Pink Flowering Ginger:

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.

All photos kindness of David and Margaret.