Well now that I've come out of the closet, so to speak, we can revisit Florida.
If we were on texting terms this is the message you would have received from me on Sunday:" It's freakin' freezing". Nuff said.
Monday was a beautiful springlike day. Not unlike Virginia yesterday, but with delicious foods, 9 hours sleep ( let's hear it for blackout blinds), surprisingly long dog walks, well surprising to one who is used to walking a lab. But these little guys can really shake a leg.
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But they slowed down long enough for me to get some pictures of the flora.
It's always so amazing to me to see the product, shipped to us to use in flower arrangements, growing in nature.
Clusters of dates, Spanish moss hanging about, philodendron leaves and stag horn ferns growing up/into a tree. There was hibiscus, nasturtiums, cherry tomatoes, oleander, birds of paradise, rhododendron and euphorbia cactus blooming.
And the view out the front door? A bayou.
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A bayou. I didn't stay longer why?
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I am always in awe of the greenery and flowers in Florida. And that Spanish Moss....$5.99 a bag here at Michaels...just hanging all over down there.
ReplyDeleteIt was my first Spanish moss sighting, I was beside myself with excitement.
DeleteIt's always so magical to see the trees dripping with moss...and plants that we only see indoors growing outside.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bayou too.
Lucky dogs,right?
DeleteTraveling is good for the weary of heart. I am so glad you were able to get away to a place dripping with beauty. I find you to be very brave in sharing your story with your adoring readers. It gives the rest of us courage to do more of that. Peace be with you as you settle back into your day-to-day life.
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Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement.
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Florida is magical!
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so true.
DeleteGorgeous. It looks like a return trip is a definite must.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful place to visit again and again... Lovely photos, so glad you had a nice trip.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing view you have. I am so jealous ;-)! Have a great time in Florida Jane!
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Oh and why didn't you stay longer? Still it sounds as though you had just the sort of time away from away that you were needing, and I hope coming home hasn't felt too awful and real. Lovely to see your face Jane. Pleased you clarified which was you in your 'coming out' photo. I might have struggled to guess otherwise!! Love to you. xx
ReplyDeleteWell, now that you've cracked the flying, you can always go again, and for longer! Looks gorgeous.....
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks an amazing place. Look at that sunset! Hope you're feeling a bit happier. Take care X
ReplyDeleteThe fauna is quite spectacular. I'm so glad you went and had a much needed rest and fun time. Now that you've cleared that hurdle, time to plan your next adventure. Cute pups!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good trip and hope you are starting to feel a bit better on a daily basis. Spring appears to be peeking out here - hope there, too. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteSometimes I forget how lucky we are to have Spanish moss here in NC. thank you for reminding me. I am always amazed by the sheer numbers of stuff that grows all over Florida. Glad you're back though! And Spring is so close I can smell it!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty photos... The adorable pups, the amazing fruit bundle on the palm tree, the majestic, sprawling live oak complete with moss, the beautiful bayou & sunset, and the wonderful philodendron and stag horn fern growing on the tree! Thanks for giving us a glimpse of your holiday. Hoping your bit of R&R was just what you needed. Wishing you pleasant days filled with smiles!
ReplyDeleteJane, Beautiful pictures, particularly the picture of the sunset! Nature is magical! Christa
ReplyDeleteJane, I have spent a few moments catching up. I hope you are having/had a wonderful time in Florida. Your pictures are lovely. Spring will be here before we know it and the future will look brighter. Hugs! Bonnie
ReplyDeleteI wish I had Spanish Moss in quantity - here, the birds zoom in and take it for nests!But I figure their need is natural so I don't grumble. Much.
ReplyDelete(And I do give them hairbrush combings, as well.)
Sunsets are always gorgeous....but with palm trees and water...the best!
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So beautiful. We have the same flora-fauna down her in New Orleans, which means, I get to live in pictures like those!
ReplyDeleteThe word bayou is so romantic and evocative. Spanish moss too. Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteHope the flight was okay.
There's a big rubber tree near the Zoo in San Diego that looks like that minus the witches moss. I'm missing me some ocean right now!
ReplyDeleteGoing from Virginia in winter to anywhere tropical is always a culture shock. Seeing houseplants growing in yards is disorienting.
ReplyDeleteLove the last photo!