It’s winter break and I have a chance to be back to my “tropically hot” homeland. I am more than happy to leave the chilly wind and snow of China and bask in the sunshine again. Coming home always brought mixed emotions for me. I am happy to see my family and friends yet also sad that I missed most of their milestone experiences…happy to see my “mama’s” remnant of a garden yet sad that most of her flowers are gone…happy to see my hometown’s booming economy yet sad that her natural beauty is slowly fading overtaken by the “so-called” urban development…BUT still I am grateful to God who gives me this short break to enjoy and cherish home ..although I will leave it again yet at least I have the chance to experience the sights and smells of my “beloved” home.
I’m so glad you got to go home too, flora! So green and beautiful! love and hugs for your time there and for when you have to return to China again!
thank you Debbie you are so nice… thanking God indeed for this annual opportunity to reunite with loved ones…love your poems keep hem coming!
How nice to be home, if only for a short while. I only recognise one of the flowers in your photos. The pinkish one which I know as Japanese balsam. Is that your family dog?
hi there ..happy new year…the first one we call them locally as “money tree” it is a shrub it changes color from green to yellow to red..the yellow one is kind of wild it grows everywhere in our yard not sure of the name ..and yes Tiger is my dog …he is also our family dog..I left him as a puppy now he is big and adorable rascal.
Adorable Tiger! Thanks for the information on the plants.
It must be hard to be away so much, but you are in a place I would love to visit. China has so much history and culture unlike our own and the architecture,,, it would be a dream for me to see it in person. I would miss my dog if I were gone like you though. I hope you are enjoying your time home.
yes I would miss home and my dog ..thanks for dropping by …your blog is amazing ..I especially enjoyed the bird photos.
Beautiful photos, of course I love the dog picture the best. Even if it’s only of his butt.
thanks…it is hard to photograph him actually in repose as he wants to play with me…so it has to be a stolen shot…
Thank you for liking my post! Just took a look at your blog, your pictures are beautiful!
thanks …I enjoyed your photos as well
Just wanted to drop by and say thanks for liking one of my photos. I checked out a few of yours and they are so colorful. I have added a link to your blog on my links page so will be visiting to view more of your pictures now and then
thanks for dropping by…keep your pics coming!
Flora, thank you for stopping by my blog and liking one of my posts. I enjoyed what I saw and read on your beautiful blog!
love your sunsets photos and your home page …thanks for dropping by!
Thanks for liking my post. ‘Just checking yours and I enjoy looking at your pictures
~~~Tisha~~~
hi Tisha you have beautiful winter snow shots..love them all..thanks for dropping…
Enjoy your time home!
thanks Candace .yo have awesome pics..love the butterflies..
Thank you for visiting and the like of my post “Thinking Spring”.
your photos are lovely..thanks for dropping by too…
Beautiful photos…crisp, vibrant!
thanks Victoria..keep posting !
Beautiful pictures!
thank you for dropping by
beautiful pictures
thank you ..your pics are beautiful too!
thank you
Lovely photos, Flora. How wonderful to experience home again.
Indeed Mary , it was a sweet brief time ,,now I’m back here in China..anticipating the beauty of spring.