Going to Florida -- AOS photos

[Tindomul]

Hi all,

Would like to know, with so many Floridians here, if you all know of any interesting places in East coast Florida to visit. I will be going down there tomorrow, West Palm beach area. I will return next Sunday.

Thanks.

P.S., I hope you all have a great week!!

[Lorraine]

Here are a couple places. You would love both. You can take I95 to both. (Look out for our crazy drivers)

AOS on Jog Road, Delray Beach. They are also located in with the Morikami Park. (South of Atlantic Ave. West side of street). About 20 - 30 minutes from WPB. Take Atlantic Exit off 95 head West to Jog turn left (South)

The Butterfly World located on Sample Road just West of the turnpike. (Tradewinds Park)(Pompano Beach) Take Sample Rd Exit off 95 Head West. Not very far to just past the turnpike you can't miss it. Well marked. About 30-40 minutesfrom WPB.

Lorraine

[cb977]

I agree with Larraine...if you're gonna be in the WPB area, you should stop by the AOS and also check out the museum right next door (on the same property).

If you can possibly take a ride over to Homestead, you'll find many growers there. If you go, try to get a tour at RF Orchids...it's not to be missed! Simply stunning!!!

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9

Hi all,

Would like to know, with so many Floridians here, if you all know of any interesting places in East coast Florida to visit. I will be going down there tomorrow, West Palm beach area. I will return next Sunday.

Thanks.

P.S., I hope you all have a great week!!

Why not look up Tony? He lives down there.

[Tindomul]

Thanks everyone!! I had no idea the AOS was right there. Is the headquarters?

[cb977]

Yes, it's the AOS Headquarters. I was there a few months ago and it was very nice to see

Here's a link to their site regarding visits there:
American Orchid Society - Visit

[flhiker]

Well if it is nite life your looking for, there is always Ft. Lauderdale beach, Hardrock Hollywood, and of course S. Beach all about 1 hour from W.P.B. And if your into nature walks there are a host of State & County parks to check out. Butterfly World is awesome. Have a Great trip. Oh yea don't forget to take You know how we are

[gixrj18]

Can't go there this time of year without checking out South Beach!

[Tindomul]

Hi all,

Am back. Turbulent airplanes could not keep me away from Orchid Board.
Went to the AOS headquarters and liked it. Especially since they indulged my Aroid sweet thumb. No just orchids at the AOS ya know.
Dave, I tried a few times to the do the nature walks, particularly at the MacArthur State Park, and a Kayak trip up and down the St. Lucie River, but time did not allow. Next time I will definetly try harder to do it.
I also saw an add for the famous ghost orchid you have been photographing on the side of a bus while I was down there.
Went to South Beach, it was pouring rain like crazy!!!!! As it did almost every afternoon while I was there. Good stuff for the plants, and I like lightning.
Took some pics, will post them in a short while.

[Tindomul]

OK Gang,
Here are some pics.
First a pic of a Rainbow after an afternoon storm. Very perty!
This one actually later turned out to become a double rainbow.


Ok and now for the good stuff.
First some Aroids. Some of you may know I love Aroids, so here are some pics I could not resist taking.







This is the only ID'd AROID I could remember, Cyrtosperma merkussi



Ok now for the Orchids, I actually took a lot more orchid photos, but they came out too blury.








Here is a pic of one of their displays


And this really wierd plant,





Ok, here is that Vanda Miss Joaquim that my parent's neighbor has growing is shade outdoors. Must be a terrestrial though.


And a close up of the leaf structure, sorry for the blurry photos, darned wind would not cooperate


OK some videos of the AOS