Outside A Maui Window Number Two

There is so much beauty everywhere I look. I don't know the name of this flower, but like the ginger, it grows in profusion here on Maui. Its petals remind me of an orchid.

Trumpet Vine Flowers

The trumpet vine is seen all over Maui, and it's great for hanging baskets and fences. It thrives on the hot sun.

Full Bloom

Our orchid plant is once again in full bloom. This plant was given to us three years ago, and is now blooming again for the fifth time. This is what the website Maui Orchids writes:

"When do orchids bloom?

The most popular types bloom in winter and spring, but orchids may be found that bloom in any month of the year. Keep in mind that many plants that bloom for their first time may be flowering out of their normal season, and in many cases, our flowering season may be sooner or later than yours due to our temperature and cultural differences."

In The Jungle Two Yellow Flowers

Similar yellow flowers are seen all over Maui, but these two rather wind-blown ones are found in our back-yard. It's been super gusty here in the afternoons, and our flowers and plants have been taking a beating from these hot, dry winds.

On another note, I have added the "I Follow" Badge to my sidebar, and I've removed the 'No-Follow' attribute inside my template. For those that don't know about this subject, I direct you to read the June 26th post on one of my blogs, Blog-Blond. Guest blogger Melbourne Sue Bride wrote a superlative post on this matter. What it comes down to in a nutshell is that now you'll receive back links for your comments. Some of you may not care about this, but many may. It's kinda like a reward for commenting.

The big reward will be when I finally hit The BIG 365, and this is when I will actually hand out PRIZES! And this day isn't all that far away! Yesterday was my 300th Birthday!!!! I began this blog August of 2006, and I might even celebrate the day I first posted. I love celebrating!

I may have to double-post some days because I want to celebrate my 365th post before traveling in September. Soon you might see Twice Wailea Daily Photo!

Flowers of A Maui Summer

These little beauties are blooming on our trellis now and compete with our other blooming flowers for our praise and attention.

Happy Fourth of July!

These are the flowers blooming behind our back deck now. Gorgeous, eh? I'll be attempting to capture the fireworks tonight as probably every photoblogger across America will be doing. To get some sharp photos, I may actually have to study my camera and figure out how to shoot night shots. If you see firework photos appearing here, you'll know I figured it out. If not, then my camera will have bested me again.

Premium Protea

Proteas are grown in upcountry Maui and shipped all over the world. They come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. This is why they were named after the Greek god Proteus who was able to change his form at will.

They make beautiful, dramatic bouquets which last a long time. I hope they continue to grow here considering the threat from the mites destroying the honeybees. I posted about this threat yesterday in my blog Who's Yo Mama.

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