Chris and I headed down to San Luis Obispo last weekend to visit his brother and his brother's girlfriend. They live in a beautifully landscaped condominium complex, and I was surprised with the gardens people were allowed to keep. I have never lived in anything but suburban houses, so the condo complex was a new experience. Plus they had a pool and spa, and like a six year olds staying in a hotel, we made good use of both during our time there. (Did you know that "adult sippy cups" can conceal rum + cokes?)
Anyhow.
I was insanely jealous of two things we found growing within a few yards of their place: bougainvillea and nasturtiums. (Aside: Is it wrong for me to pronounce them NAH STIR TEE UMS? Because I do. And it probably makes me sound silly.)
The coastal weather moderates daytime temperatures so SLO tends to stay on the cool side of warm year round (does that make sense?). I don't believe they get much in the way of frosts either. It was a welcome reprieve to be down there in the 860 weather when it was 1120 at home.
And because we were on vacation, two more shots of what we enjoyed:
Jul 2, 2009
Road Trip
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The bougs are nice, but damn, all those thorns. (from the man whose wife loves prickly succulents and trees)
Love the flower shots.
Well, it's always nice to see what other folks can grow, and hard not to feel jealous. I turn green every time I go anywhere in CA, but then I come home and try to appreciate that we can have bulbs and most there can't, etc. Looks like you had a fun time (hic).
Looks like a great trip. My little bougainvilla is just a houseplant, but it manages to bloom most years. Love seeing those humongous ones.
Adult sippy cups, great idea!
Wow those NA STUR SHUM look awesome. Mine are clearly not getting enough sun.
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