Friday 31 July 2009

BEACH FLOWER


101JV-0071_PIC.JPG, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

I don't know what kind of flower this is - but they grow out of the sand on the beach.

SPANISH COLOURS ON THIS FLOWER


101JV-0055_PIC.JPG, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

NEIGHBOUR HAS NICE PALM TREE


101JV-0072_PIC.JPG, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Our palms are not this big yet!

Hey - that is me and Toby the Dog


240-4050_IMG.JPG, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

We are always hanging out the window!!!

OUR COASTLINE


241-4148_IMG.JPG, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Cumbre del Sol has the most beautiful coastline in all of Spain!

Saturday 25 July 2009

Spanish_dragonfly


Spanish_dragonfly, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

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Spanish_dragonfly


Spanish_dragonfly, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

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Spanish_dragonfly


Spanish_dragonfly, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

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Wednesday 22 July 2009

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Naturally Spanish - Aloe Vera Skincare!
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Monday 20 July 2009

Penon de Ifach


CUMBRE DEL SOL, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

The photo was taken from on top of Cumbre del Sol (Puig de Llorença ). You can see Moraira in foreground - Calpe and the Ifach Rock in midground and Albir in the back.


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MONTGO


CUMBRE DEL SOL, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

This is Montgo - the famous mountain that divides Javea from Denia. The photo was taken from on top of Cumbre del Sol (Puig de Llorença )


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Sunday 19 July 2009

QUEEN CACTUS - NIGHT BLOOMER

I just love to witness this incredible feat of Mother Nature - only one night per year!!!

Friday 17 July 2009

SUMMER SUNSET


SUMMER SUNSET, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Looking out towards Denia with Benitachell in forground

SUMMER SUNSET OVER MONTGO


SUMMER SUNSET OVER MONTGO, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Looking towards Javea - with Benitachell in lower right

Wednesday 15 July 2009

Spanish_Beatle


Spanish_Beatle, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Hanging out at the pool :)

PEE BUG FILM


PEE BUG FILM, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

A fun little black and white photo collage to make you smile :)

Monday 13 July 2009

Spanish Adelfas


Spanish Adelfas, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

in English these are called Oleander flowers

Spanish snail


Spanish snail, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

can you see the little ant on the snails back?

macro flower


macro flower, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

love these closeups

marco grasshopper


marco grasshopper, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

can you see his little friend or lunch - not sure if grasshoppers eat ants or not?

Gekko


Gekko, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

lives in the sauna door

CEMENT SNAIL


PIC_0050, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

bell flowers and wagon wheel


PIC_0041, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

i have no idea what these bell flowers are that live in my garden?

GARDEN


GARDEN, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

another hybiscus flower photo :)

Macro Hybiscus stem


PIC_0017, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

little lizard closeup


little lizard closeup, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

little lizard


little lizard, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

looks happy :)

FUNNY SPANISH FINCH


FUNNY SPANISH FINCH, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

NEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL


NEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

being built on Cumbre del Sol

GIANT HYBISCUS


GIANT HYBISCUS, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

love these flowers - they grow so well in my Spanish garden

STRANGER THAN LIFE


STRANGER THAN LIFE, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

scarry plants

STRANGER THAN LIFE


STRANGER THAN LIFE, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Macro lens makes these thistles look really scarry

Rock Tributes on the Trail


Rock Tributes on the Trail, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Totems overlook Cabo de la Nou

Rock Tributes on the Trail


Rock Tributes on the Trail, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

totems with Montgo mountain in back

MISTY MOUNTAINS


MISTY MOUNTAINS, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Contemplating the Bernia mountains on a misty day

MISTY MOUNTAINS


MISTY MOUNTAINS, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Contemplating the Bernia mountains on a misty day

STRANGE MOUNTAIN PLANTS


STRANGE MOUNTAIN PLANTS, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

i like the contrast between sharp - and fuffy!

ANISE


ANISE, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Anise (Pimpinella anisum, also anís (stressed on the second syllable) and aniseed) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region known for its flavor that resembles liquorice, fennel, and tarragon.

FULL MOON OVER THE SEA


FULL MOON OVER THE SEA, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

july 7, 2009

What is this?


What is this?, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

White Hibiscus - new to our garden in Spain

neighbourhood puppies


neighbourhood puppies, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

Saturday 11 July 2009

A CORNER IN MY GARDEN


NOT A VESPA!, originally uploaded by Karla Darocas.

we are always being given statues and wheels and pottery - so we add these thing to our garden and it makes for a nice display