I am used to seeing dome shaped frangipani trees, in Sydney, with plump looking branches and a mass of long, sword shaped, leaves. This example in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland has produced gorgeous blooms, with few leaves and a totured looking trunk and branches.
Port Douglas
Small flowers
Spherical pale pink buds, smaller than peas;
Row upon row, silently waiting, in lines.
Forming grape like bunches,
Until flowering time.
Closed-litter Rainbow Skink
After being in Port Douglas for just over a week, the sun came out. While sitting in our courtyard, eating lunch, we spotted three of these fellows. Each keeping to their own patch. When two became too close speedy chasing and tail biting took place. A Google search identified them as Closed-litter Rainbow Skinks (Carlia longipes).
Blustery beach weather
I wonder what is is so intriguing to the group of people on the right. Some others make their way along Four Mile Beach, ignoring the blustery weather.
Bougainvillea litter
The entrance to our villa is marked on the ground by bougainvillea litter, strewn by the breeze. However, the picture does not capture the majestic proportions of the palm trees standing sentinel over the Pink Flamingo resort.
Water lilies
I have a small obsession with water lilies, especially those in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. I particularly like the shades of green, purple and yellow in this picture.
Windy palms
Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
Lazy sunny day
Taken from On the Inlet Seafood Restaurant, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
Morning visitor
Cicada, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Downtown
The perfect spot for downtown fish and chips, view from On the Inlet, Port Douglas, Far North Queensland, Australia
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