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An Afternoon in Gallipoli — Italophilia

Its convenient to base yourself at one place and take day trips from there. In Lecce one such day trip that I made was to the town of Gallipoli. I was initially a little doubtful using the local train service of Puglia, (not the national service which is Trenitalia) however after confirming from a couple … Continue reading An Afternoon in Gallipoli — Italophilia

SCARLETT ROBES

Beautiful flowers, I love both roses and hollyhocks I have both in my garden here in Michigan.

Enchanted Forests

If you have ever been to a Buddhist Monastery you may have observed Monks in Crimson or Maroon Robes.

I was blessed with a Wonderful Sight of a Row of Crimson Skyscrapers of Hollyhocks (English),Gulkhaira (Hindi) ,Alcea rosea ( Scientific Name) at the Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim, India.

red and white DUAL PLEASURE WITH WHITE ROSES

Hollyhocks or Alceas come in an assortment of colours , however these gorgeous Crimson or Scarlett blossoms were simply awesome as they lined the path leading to the Wonderful Rumtek Monastery.

Alcea is derived from the Greek word Althea which means “To Cure” and that is exactly what these eye candies do. They have numerous Medical applications and cure many a ailment.

hollyhocks

CRIMSON SPLENDOUR

Alceas or hollyhocks grow on extremely tall Single stems which have no branches . The Entire Stem is covered with a Cascade of Large Glorious Blossoms.

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