This is the end of our rainy season, but that doesn't mean we are free from strong typhoons, especially now that our climate is trully changing for the worst. Today a very strong typhoon just wrecked havoc in the northern part of Luzon, with a lot of areas suffering from floods, thousands of families rescued from their water-laden homes, some lives sacrificed. I was in the province last weekend with fortunately weaker winds. I came back to Manila last Sunday night (last night). We in Metro Manila got only Signal No. 2, which also gave lots of water/flooding, causing closure of classes in all levels. My plants outside the 5th Floor Window are now in quarantine inside the room, as the winds might still blow them away.
Jasminum sambac gives wonderful scent in the garden
a hoya flower
Hoya buotii purple corona inner lobes for Ruby Tuesday
a bitter gourd leaf, Momordica charantia
a butterfly on Duranta repens, its favorite nectar plant in my garden
Both the Duranta and the butterfly are gorgeous! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to read that you were not harmed in any way by the latest typhoon. Sorry for those who lost lives and homes and businesses.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are amazing.
FlowerLady
Wonderful photos of beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteLovely dhots, especially the first and the last..
ReplyDeleteHello, lovely blooms and images. The butterfly is beautiful too. Enjoy your day and the week ahead!
ReplyDeleteYou have some wonderful garden stuff to share! Love the flowers--jasmine is one of my favorites! Your second shot is quite lovely, simple but beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers and love the butterfly. The image of the jasmine is especially lovely.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you are well. There is no end to the awful storms, floods, fires and earthquakes around the world. We have no control over Mother Nature... we even had some snow, but that is not dangerous this early in the season...Michelle
ReplyDeleteI hope the weather is less severe for you and others....I wish I could grow jasmine. I love the scent.
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