This time of year always makes me think of the fall colors back East. I’m pretty sure these are poplar leaves. If anyone knows otherwise, let me know. I got so I could name a lot of plants back there, but the memories are fading. 🙂
Autumn Window
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Great weekend, everyone!
{carole}
Saving Hibiscus
I took this shot of our hibiscus earlier today. Two weeks ago it was on death’s door. We’ve had it for at least five years, but one day I found tons of whiteflies on most of the leaves. I tried blasting it with the hose, but that worked for one day. Went to a local nursery and asked what to use for whitefly. Turns out NEEM Oil is a godsend and after two applications we were whitefly free.
This was taken on my iPhone because my “good” cameras weren’t charged. The colors are very true-to-life and the detail is quite decent.
Great weekend, everyone!
{carole}
Na Pali Coast from the Air
One of the best things we did in Hawaii was take a helicopter ride over the Na Pali Coast. I’ve seen it from a cruise ship and a catamaran, but this was something else. If you’re wary of helicopters, it’s probably not for you.
It’s so green there!
Great weekend, everyone….
{carole}
Hanalei’s Wai’oli Hui’ia Church
Picturesque Wai’oli Hui’ia Church in Hanalei is on the main road just past Hanalei town. Built in 1912, the spired church was designed in the American Gothic style.
The often-photographed church was built by Albert, Sam and George Wilcox, descendants of the Kaua’i missionaries Abner and Lucy Wilcox.
A major restoration of Wai’oli Hui’ia Church took place in 1992 after Hurricane Iniki lifted the building off its foundation and caused severe structural damage. This structure is listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places.
The church was not open when we were there, so we planned to go back, but there was a major mudslide that made traveling to Hanalei nearly impossible. You never know what will happen on vacay!
Great weekend, everyone….
{carole}
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International Cat Day
Well, I just have to post a photo of our cat on International Cat Day! Here’s Yuri on bird alert:
Great weekend a day early,
{carole}
Sunset Drama
I took this across the street from our Airbnb in Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii.
Great weekend, everyone!
{carole}
Sauvie Island Farms
Lavender, hydrangeas and beautiful clouds at Sauvie Island Farms, Oregon.
Great weekend, everyone!
{carole}
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Jenkins Estate
Just outside Portland, Oregon, there’s a place called Jenkins Estate. It’s such a great place to walk…the trees are so tall and beautiful. These remind me of cathedral arches.
I like this little shed in one of the gardens.
The lavender and clematis were doing really well.
Great weekend, everyone!
{carole}
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Happy First Day of Summer!
Re-posting a photo I took at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware years ago. I think it really exemplifies summer.
Great weekend, everyone!
{carole}
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