Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Tết Festivities in Ho Chi Minh City


Another year, another Tết, another flower show!  As we have missed the previous two flower shows, we figured we might as well go and check it out.


This years' multinational scum-mongers (corporate sponsors) sure paid for a pretty show.  As in years past, the flowers were spectacular!




However, as I tried to capture the floral arrangements, dodging and avoiding the folks posing draped in front of every good vantage point, I quickly realized I was missing the REAL flowers of the show.



















Em đẹp quá!




We even managed to strike a few poses ourselves before leaving!
Look who's in town!  BFOSM



Happy New Year!



Wednesday, January 22, 2014

The Flora of Malaysia


Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)



The Botanical Gardens, Penang

Vanilla





Fern









The Mossy Forest, Cameron Highlands


Monkey Cup (Carnivorous Pitcher Plant)






Butterfly Farm, Cameron Highlands




  
  

Strawberry Farm, Cameron Highlands


Bala's Chalet, Cameron Highlands


The Smoke House, Cameron Highlands


Path 9A, Tanah RataCameron Highlands




BOH Tea Plantation, Cameron Highlands