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OK, time to get the cleaning and washing done from the wild weekend! We got that started and then Paul headed to the sidewalk for a two hour five-mile walk! Today he walk “around the hood” which takes two hours!
Paul went for a five mile walk today
Carefully listening to the surroundings, Paul heard the birds of paradise!
Did You Know?
The scientific name is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of King George III of England.
A healthy, mature plant can produce up to 36 flowers spikes a year
Plants grown in partially shady spots will produce larger flowers than the ones planted in full sun
The flower is pollinated by birds. When the bird sits on the spathe (the beak-like sheath), the weight of the bird opens up the bract and releases pollen on the bird’s feet, which is then transferred to the next flower the bird visits.
Birds of Paradise is the official flower of Los Angeles, California, where the majority of these flowers are grown in North America.
Birds of Paradise symbolize freedom, beauty and magnificence
The plant is related to the banana.
Birds of Paradise is native to South America, where it is known as the Crane Flower
The birds were out this morning
We headed to Malarkey’s about 6:00 PM and met up with Irene. The day was blah but the sunset was quite nice!
The sun is heading into the ocean
The glowing ball sinks into the ocean!
Minutes to go!
It is hiding behind the hills but it will return tomorrow morning directly behind us!
You can almost hear the dunk and sizzle!
Off we go to home to watch some TV before crashing for the evening!
