Rainy morning in the Florida Keys
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We are on vacation in the Florida Keys and we have had gorgeous weather—until this morning when I awoke to the sound of rain. I looked out the window and saw that it was ‘raining cats and dogs’. I decided to make the best of things and get some jewelry made. (Yes, I bring jewelry along on vacation. 🙂 )
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My morning work tray
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As I sat and worked on some jewelry, I just kept looking out the window toward the bay and watching the heavy rain continue. After working a while I got up and looked out the window behind me and I got a beautiful surprise. There was a white and dark pink orchid growing on a tree only about 10 feet from me. Back in Pennsylvania I would not see an orchid growing on a tree.
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You can see the raindrops dripping off the stem.
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Apparently in Florida, you can attach certain orchids to a tree that is in the perfect location…not too much direct sunlight, but not all shade either. If the orchid receives indirect sunlight and some fertilizer it will flourish. I sure wish we could do that in Pennsylvania!!!
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Stunningly beautiful!!!!
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Later in the day the sun came out and I was able to appreciate the orchid close up. Seeing the beauty of that orchid at a time I was not expecting it brought a smile to my face. Orchids are a thing of beauty and I’m thrilled that I was given the gift of seeing one today. I am very thankful for my rainy day surprise.
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