Red and white…

The scarlets and vermilions of these Ecuadorian cloud forest wildflowers eclipse any poinsettias in my local shops.

Bomarea sp. flowers

Bomarea pardina flowers

Or these:

Tristerix longebracteatus

Or these:

But our colder Christmas surroundings bring snow and frost, with a different whiter beauty.

And so enjoy this time to remember old and true friends, and reach out to new ones.

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.