March 08, 2017

Where Was I Last Week?

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  1. Lovely colours in this photo, well done.

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  2. Wow - that is just incredible...

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  3. Not sure . . . really love that pinecone pic though . . .

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    1. It does kind of look like a pine cone, but it's not! ;-)

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  4. Certainly in some place where they live and are shown butterflies. Their number is amazing. Regards.

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  5. What an amazing trip. I love all the pictures you have shared. It must have been inspiring for your monarch plans.

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    1. Yes, it was awesome! You had the inside scoop, Lisa, from Facebook. ;-)

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  6. Mexico? Michoacan? If so, I'm soooo jealous and hope you'll be writing about this!!!!

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    1. Yes, yes! You win! It was so amazing! I will post more about it soon. :)

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    2. How wonderful!! I can only imagine what that must be like, to stand (or sit!) and view those beautiful butterflies before their remarkable migration. I haven't seen any monarchs through Austin yet, but any day now! I'm looking forward to your posts!

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  7. Wow, it looks like a weird pine cone but maybe Giga has the right answer.

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    1. Yes, Giga, Lisa, and Tina are correct. These are clusters of Monarch butterflies in a sanctuary in Mexico! Stay tuned for more coverage. :)

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    1. It was warm, but not hot. Quite comfortable, actually!

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    1. Yes, it's hard to find the words. It seemed and seems like a dream. :)

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  10. Looks like Mexico to me. You lucky gardener!

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  11. Mexico, with the Monarchs! And I am so jealous!

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  12. So lucky to have that experience!

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    1. Yes, I feel very fortunate. It was one of those "wish list" trips. :)

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  13. So incredibly awesome!!!!! I'm on a committee in my local garden club that promotes awareness and education about monarchs. I can't wait to hear more about it!!!!

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    1. Good for you! It will take special efforts by all of us to save the Monarch migration.

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  14. I am so excited to hear about your trip. At first glance, the photo looks like a pine cone. Then you really look, you see butterflies.
    So excited to hear more!

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    1. Yes, you are correct! My next post describes the Monarch sanctuaries. It was amazing!

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  15. Central America/ Mexico? Amazing sight!

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    1. Yes, indeed. The Monarch sanctuaries in Mexico. So hard to describe--even with pictures.

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  16. OMG, i thought it is like that also when they are already in the US, but when i read the comments, i learned. I wonder what object or plant they are all clinging to! The scene is not just amazing, incredibly beautiful, but also a bit scary!

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    1. It is mind-boggling to think about all of those butterflies clinging together on the branches. The trees are Oyamel Fir trees, which I mention in my next post.

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  17. This had to be the trip of a lifetime! Looking forward to seeing and hearing more about it.

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    1. Indeed, it was. I went to see the Monarchs, which was incredible, but the rest of the trip was amazing, too!

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