May 17, 2009

The Orchid Hunters

The combination of altitude, humidity, and limestone hills make Jena one of the premier locations in Europe to view orchids in the wild. We hiked yesterday and were rewarded with 9 different species, and if any of you are orchid fans, you'll know just how special that is. There were meadows with hundreds and hundreds of blooming orchids and I pretty much smiled all afternoon.



I love boys who love flowers.












This guy was the most beautiful irredescent blue; the camera doesn't do him justice.

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