Grass is slippery when it rains and I don’t bring out my camera unless it’s safe. The one morning early this week that it wasn’t raining when I got out of bed to fix the kids’ school lunch, there was this lavender gumamela (hibiscus) that was just starting to open. No longer a bud but not yet in full bloom. Too irresistible. I simple had to freeze the moment.
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bayi 08.26.06 at 5:08 pm
Wow. I seldom see a purple hibiscus. If not for the stigma, I would have thought that it is a morning glory!
Connie 08.28.06 at 11:08 am
It’s so common in the Philippines, we often take it for granted. I think it’s one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. Complete too with both male and female parts.
Sam 08.28.06 at 11:09 am
Hey Connie! I saw you on TV over the weekend and didn’t realize that you have metamorphosed into a famous columnist and blogger.
We worked together in a law firm in Makati while I was a struggling law student. Shortly before and after you were married. Good to see you again!
Sam
Connie 08.28.06 at 12:15 pm
Samiiiii!!!!!!!! How are you? Gotta see your blog.