Snail on a Rail

A very tiny snail out and about after an evening rain.

Another Visit to Rochelle’s Garden

Playing with Makeup (Part 2)

As I have more fun playing with makeup, I find myself learning what eyeshadow compliments the vibrant red lip that I love so much. 

Soft copper eyeshadow with vintage vibes.

A rosy shimmer.

A mauve with blue shimmer to compliment the wild hair and pattern on the dress.

Lizard on a Leaf

A little baby lizard, no larger than my pinky finger, on a fallen Sycamore leaf in a Gardenia bush.

Light, Depth, and Majesty

Queen of The Night

June 3rd was a rare night. It was one of those times when Mariko, Mandy, and I all had time to meet up. We had a wonderful time catching up over dinner. They both knew of an event that was happening at Mead Gardens. Only once a year, the Queen of The Night flower blooms. The gardens were open late so guests could view the flowers before the blooms wilted by dawn. 

Myself, Mandy, and Mariko.

I was surprised by how large the crowd was; it almost felt like a festival or block party. Mandy said it was uplifting to see how many people were excited over a flower. It was lovely to be renewed with a sense of the magic in nature.

Mariko and her daughter Avy.

Last Stroll Through London

For the remainder of the day we decided to take a bus ride towards Trafalgar Square. 

The bus route ended at Charing Cross railway station. We got to see a reconstruction of the Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross made in 1864-1865. The original was made to honor Queen Eleanor of Castile (1241-1290) and was destroyed in 1647. 

Back at Trafalgar Square.

Leicester Square.

Chinatown.

Our last dinner in London was a feast of soup and dumplings at Joy King Lau.

Some lovely clouds over the Atlantic Ocean on the way back home the next day.