HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY READERS!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

FELIZ NATAL!

Hibiscus

Flamboyant

Lychia

Photos by Sonia A. Mascaro

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PLANTATION SCENES

Photos taken by my husband in Holambra II, near our house.

COLORFUL FLOWERS IN MY GARDEN

Colorful flowers in my garden

Photos by Sonia A. Mascaro

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WALKING AROUND THE BEACH NEAR MY HOUSE

I love walking around my neighborhood. It's usually quiet and the scenery is pretty nice. It was warm, sunny, with almost no breeze. It was very agreeable. I really do enjoy the walk! I took those photos yesterday, around 5 pm.

Photos by Sonia A. Mascaro

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AFTER THE STORM.... A LIMPID WEATHER

Photos by Carlos A. Mascaro

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RAIN AND HEAVY CLOUDS

Photos taken by Carlos A. Mascaro in Enseada Azul

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TREES ON ROAD

Pará Rubber Tree (Hevea Brasilienses) Seringueira in Portuguese

Flamboyant

Photos by Carlos A. Mascaro

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SCULPTOR ARNALDO POMODORO

Giroscopio, 1986-1987 (by Marco Cortesi Photo Gallery)

Giroscopio, 1986-1987 (by Marco Cortesi Photo Gallery)

Doppia porta, 1979 (Photo by Adhikara)

Disco, 1993-1994 (Photo by Adhikara)

La grande prua, 1993-1994 (Photo by Adhikara)

La freccia, 1993 (by Marco Cortesi Photo Gallery)

Torre a spirale, 1981-1994 (Photo by Adhikara)

Triade, 1979 (Photo by Adhikara)

Asse del movimento, 1983-1987, by Marco Cortesi Photo Gallery

Stelle, (Photo by Adhikara)

You can see more Arnaldo Pomodoro's sculptures on Leaves of Grass

FLAME VINE TREE ( FLOR-DE-SÃO-JOÃO)

This beautiful blooming climber shrub is Pyrostegia venusta, commonly known as Flame Vine or Orange Trumpet Creeper. This evergreen shrub is original from Brazil, commonly known as Flor-de-São-João in Portuguese. The best show of Pyrostegia venusta is in June and July. In this time of the year we can see the Flame Vine climbing on trees all around at Enseada Azul. Flor-de-São-João attracts many hummingbirds. With its brilliant orange flowers, the Pyrostegia venusta is ideal for growing over a pergola or a sturdy fence. The higher the support the better, as the flowers can hang down for the best effect. This plant enjoys a frost free climate and a sunny position.

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Photos by Sonia A. Mascaro

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WHEAT LANDASCAPE

Landscape of beautiful wheat fields on the way to Avaré city

Photos by Sonia A. Mascaro

WILD FLOWERS

This photo was taken by me when I was on my way home.

VIEW TO JURUMIRIM'S DAM

View to Jurumirim's Dam from João Mellão road, near Avaré. If you enlarge the photo you can see at far right the Bridge Carvalho Pinto, that leads to Avaré. Another photos of the bridge you see on View to the Bridge post.

Photo by Carlos A. Mascaro

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LANDSCAPES

These are the landscapes I see when I go home.

Photos by Sonia A. Mascaro

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