But I have been able to continue my walks; I told my sweetheart that it's a good thing that Hanauma Bay isn't open again yet. I might be tempted to ignore the move in favor of octo-viewings.
A pair of Saffron Finches, eating seeds for breakfast.
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I am seeing quite a few berries.
And seeds
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Dramatic clouds and trees
The strands inside these flowers are still mysterious. Note the big "pole" in the middle. I wonder if it guides pollinators in?
God's rays and clouds
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These pretty white flowers don't last long, but I really enjoy them while they are here.
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The Saffron Finches often rest on top of the fences. They must know I won't harm them up there. They don't know I wouldn't harm them anywhere.
Bougainvillea
Bird of Paradise
And breadfruit. It took me awhile to remember what they were.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBvl31fDRMFEbrQbzaXyiRFgkyNe5T-QSIrnTMkNpvoYoOlJO84iQRhDq_6uhielPTSkxYl2wAkS5SwPhOUfA1FDqvjOT-SUokycA0Trqr3SaLrz0x5PPB7NCu7WWRKspPaxHjQxjrsk/s320/breadfruit.jpg)
Cactus roses
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These are Gardenia, I think. I love the curves and creamy white.
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Crown Flower
Puffballs before they are pink.
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The new mystery plant
And this one too.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikP-k7l-rN7NYZKngxMo2aEnftZJtRi85x9DirTr_4zDiLeORIWyhy2DRfkCMxDKebbljQ3VfsngJmKdQ6zmfhjDp5vP1VzdYVfF_vkLEohzJNtqSFwy2poDbizv2IWKTylYrnvW79e4k/s320/mystery+3.jpg)
Maybe a ginger?
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Pink clouds
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How does one make a cloud with holes?
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It did rain on me, but gently. Not fiercely as I had feared from these dark clouds.
These scarlet flowers also die pretty quickly. But how beautiful they are before they do.
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This poor Saffron Finch eventually gave up talking to the mirror.
I will never take this for granted. So beautiful.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGvyMft9lH0HSKeEfyGjihtkomR_u9H9KB_vbE4-bnSVb14dHyX-Zp1MG0VwNYpPMhXhKJaNIbLadrFIbj0Np6ohK_GSW-5F2ZZHXknaPIi_zKz9UgVnsHYHi7xiNYTukdiM3J1QPDoM/s320/amazing+clouds+6.jpg)
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I think of these as scarlet brooms.
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And the buds are ready to burst out.
An octopus carving that I gave someone else.
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God's rays
It is seen as a weed. Too pretty to be that!A lizard for my sweetheart. I was surprised that it stayed for a while and let me take its photo.
Saffron trying to talk to its new pal. I was surprised it didn't hurt its beak while trying to communicate, as it tapped the mirror for quite a while. I got video: see youtube and search for octopigirl7.
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This flower surprised me, all alone in a bush.
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A determined little bird.
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I will watch for the opening of this one.
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Land snails so much less pretty than the marine ones!
The Mexican poppy burst into bloom again.
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As did the pretty orchids.
Pineapple
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Puffball pink
A barely there rainbow
Separated by the mailbox column
Shower tree. Another of those trees whose flowers are high up.
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Many folks on my walk have succulents in their gardens.
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Flowers in unexpected places.
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Trinity
I was able to catch the early morning dew on this flower.
Because of the upcoming move, it may take longer before the next post!
Emmanuel! (God with us.)
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