bananas and heliconias
Claritan is a wonderful thing, I’m feeling much better when I take one in the morning. I still go down first thing and dive in the pool and then float and look at my garden, it’s as good as the coffee that follows. I got out and got the camera this morning and carefully took some pictures of my morning view.
I think I got the heliconia mixed up when I was planting them and put the taller ones here in the middle. I’m not unhappy with the effect though, so they can stay unless they get really tall. I love all the green and they have really accomplished my goal of separating the terrace and the yard with greenery. I think it makes my small yard look a little larger if you can’t see straight to the back wall.
Continuing the view from the pool, my neighbor’s huge Royal Palm towers over everything. Henry dropped the wall just to frame it. It blooms almost non-stop and I find babies all over. I have to pull them out, a palm that size would eat my whole yard.
a good name for such a regal tree
These are the smaller heliconia that were meant for the front, along with several types of ginger.
can you spot Raui?
I’m so happy with the bamboo. It started with 3 or 4 sticks and it has become this. It now completely screens the hotel on the next street. There are 4 new culms growing that will make it even thicker. Our yard is now completely private. We were at a party last night and it was a warm night. When we got home I just stripped and jumped in the pool. Heavenly! I couldn’t do that without knowing that there is no way to see into our yard.
clumping timber bamboo
I’ve been getting out and about (or aboot as our Canadian friends say) the last couple days, it definitely was allergies that had me down. Amazing what a little pill can do. I even got up early and made it to the Chuburna flea market yesterday. My friend Paul goes every Sunday and I like to meet him and browse the stalls and then have breakfast. I told myself I could buy something that holds fruit but nothing else.
Instead, I bought this cool glass jar because I want to try making a terrarium. I got a deal by getting these two serving dishes along with it 
Plus, I got a red mandivilla vine for the wall and a king size comforter cover from a stall that sells hotel overstock. So much for my resolutions, nothing to hold fruit.
I believe it is hand blown, it's a little collapsed on one side
these are close to some plates I already have, you can see one of the set holding fruit
Luckily for the size of this post, I didn’t take the camera to the flea market or to the wonderful party last night. Stunning home, good friends, good food and lots of laughter. I love living here.
I love your yard! The stone and bamboo is gorgeous.
Great market finds, too
I’m living for your blog these days – I so enjoy your posts. We have a dream to move to Merida and your blog helps keep the dream alive. Being able to drop in for little “visits” makes the waiting easier. Your home is absolutely beautiful
Thank you so much for sharing!
ah, those plants make me wish i were in the tropics right now, in spite of your heat. they are absolutely beautiful!
teresa in lake stevens
Good news you are feeling better – I remain taking Benedryl which gets me through – but looking forward to going on the natural.
I spent the weekend in Bend. My brother has installed a fish pond with a waterfall. Between the two of you, I am starting to feel impelled to statr my own water works.
I’m here in Merida to oversee the last month of construction– would like to meet if you have time and share garden thoughs (and pool!) You’s looks refreshing!
Glad you guys are enjoying my garden posts.
John, I take benedryl sometimes as well but it makes me sleepy so mainly I use it at night if I’m stuffed up. The 12 hour Claritin doesn’t get me wired or put me to sleep, all a plus.
Steve, there is nothing as enjoyable as watching fish move through blooming lilies. You should try it when you settle down, very good for the blood pressure. I have a good friend in Bend, we’ve been there several times. Good beer.
Bettye, you can email me. It would be fun to meet. I’m always interested in new constructions, I’m a house junkie
My email is lou (insert the ‘at’ symbol) baddog dot com.
Muchas gracias por su post. The beautiful glimpses of the life you’ve created: the lovely home, your gardens, shopping, travelling, fiestas, the coast and all things in la vida Merida… are all wonderful vignettes of a life I’d love to eventually live… although your gorgeous, lush realization of it is something I think not many will achieve. So a little voyeurism a la Merida is a wonderful treat for me. Thanks for the pictures and the stories.