“When two friends understand each other totally,
the words are soft and strong like an orchid's perfume."
~ anon
~ Paphiopedilum(paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Gardener's Note: Paphiopedilums, one of the best orchids for home-growing, are Old World relatives of North American temperate-zone lady's-slipper orchids, the cypripediums. Slipper orchids provide some of the orchid kingdom's longest-lasting and most exotic blooms ~ lasting 8-10 weeks.
Comments
I love the first photo. Tease us with a back photo first, then POW!
/Katarina
Orchids are charmers, Katarina, this one in particular.
Brenda
Wishing you a lovely weekend!
Cat
(By the way, I giggle every time I visit your blog via a comment from another person's blog... because I see your profile page in between. "Ho-Hum Housewife?" I don't believe it!!!!)
Having been born in Madeira Island, orchids are one of my favourites; and your pictures show why. Great shots! Shrimp salad? Always! April Fool's is also a great post!
Thanks for your comments at Blogtrotter, where I’m still strolling around Bilbao. Look forward to reading you back there!
Have a great weekend!
Gil
Don't be afraid of orchids, Rose. They are remarkably hardy and though a bit pricey, the blooms last a long time. See above post for more info.
Thanks dear Cat ... do hope your weekend is wonderful also. Mine is delightful 'cause I've been working in the garden, mostly cleaning beds but life is popping up everywhere!
You're too funny, Kim. My kids dubbed me Ho-Hum many years ago. I loved it so much it became the title of my novel (Diary of a Ho-Hum Housewife, still editing but anxious to kick-out-the door.) Thanks for your kind words.
Always a delight to hear from you Gil. Your life sounds wonderful. I must bloghop over and catch up.