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amyb

Senior Insider

• Aug 29, 2020

• #1

Today I observed many beautiful butterflies, many turtles, and orchids, Flamboyant and Gaiac trees in bloom. Had to share! Things are still green and lush in Lurin.ray1:

 

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cec1

Senior Insider

• Aug 29, 2020

• #2

It’s truly a beautiful scene on the island right now, Amy . . . agree! And more rain coming — Sunday / Monday. I must have moved at least six turtles out of harm’s way yesterday & today. Poor things . . . I want to Google whether they have any brain power!

 

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NancySC

Senior Insider

• Aug 30, 2020

• #3

Not familiar with what the gaiac tree looks like so must Google !

 

amyb

Senior Insider

• Aug 30, 2020

• #4

A terrific specimen was a big glorious tree in front of reception at Le Toiny. Sadly, Irma has reduced its magnificence considerably. Over the years I took pictures of it, with orange buds and blue blossoms. They are often planted near houses as their incredible root system helps hold Down the house in times of tropical high windstorms.

 

GMP62

Senior Insider

• Aug 30, 2020

• #5

Sounds lovely, Amy! Wish we were there to enjoy!
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GramChop

Senior Insider

• Aug 30, 2020

• #6

I see them ALL in my mind’s eye until I get to see them in person. Thanks for the lovely visual, Ames.

 

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NancySC

Senior Insider

• Aug 31, 2020

• #7

I do know the gaiac tree afterall, just not the name. Beautiful when in bloom.

 

KevinS

Senior Insider

• Aug 31, 2020

• #8

The old St Barth Case-style houses were not only built close to a Gaiac tree, but I’ve been told that they sometimes used a Gaiac as the corner post of a Case. That would make a heck of an anchor in a windstorm!