9/22/22

Indoor Nature Friday


 OK, did someone press the September Fast Forward Button?
I can't believe we're a week away from the last Friday in September!
(Don't forget YAM-Aunty's FFF next week!) 

For the first Autumn post of 2022, I am going to show some of the nature pictures I found on Mama's phone from her Weekend Getaway to Nashville, Tennessee! These are all from the hotel where she stayed. I heard her telling Daddy the Gaylord Opryland Resort was bigger than many of the Casinos they had stayed in Las Vegas with a Conservatory rivaling the Bellagio

Here are just some of the flowers Mama found:
 
 
The Costus barbatus or "Red Tower" Flower is a member of the Ginger family, If this looks like something you have seen here before you are right! They are found in tropical climates like Hawaii...and Mama and Daddy remember seeing them and, of course, Mama took a picture of them (the post is HERE is you want to take a look)!
 
  
Here we have a Brassia
Spider Orchid. Isn't it interesting with the brown splotches?
 

The popular Bird of Paradise. This flower really does look like a bird!
 
 
 Some classic Purple Orchids
 
 
Such a beautiful (Aechmea Fasciata) Bromeliad!
 
 
Here's another Hawaii flashback, the Heliconia, or
Lobster Claw Flower!
 
The hotel conservatory also hosts bunch of water features!!

 
There were little waterfalls with Angel's Trumpet flowers growing above,
 
 
 and streams leading to a large covered fountain!
 
 
 The most impressive feature was the 5 story waterfall
positioned just as you walk into the conservatory! It was especially beautiful early in the morning, before things got too crowded!
 

You could even go behind the waterfall....where I suppose Mama took this picture. 
She gets so artsy sometimes!

 
 Thanks for joining us for a look around the Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens. 

We hope you all enjoy the first weekend of Fall, and everyone has a chance to get out to see some outdoor nature!!
 
Sunny Pupdate
 
 Sunny's surgery yesterday went well,
seems some of the soft tissue around her patella loosened up, but it's all fixed up and she will be home later today!
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers! 
 
 
Show us your nature! It can be flowers, your current weather, a scene out of your window, or maybe a picture from a vacation, walk or other journey! Any kind of nature picture will do! If you don't see the link below, click HERE  to go to our Hoppity Page.

12 comments:

  1. so happy to hear a good report on the surgery, dear Sunny. that atruium is spectacular, wow moment for sure. love the view from behind the waterfall and the flowers are all amazing

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  2. Hari OM
    Oh my word what beautifurs surroundings!!! Yes, this month is speeding away from us... and I am so glad Sunny has been fixed up. POTP for the healing stage. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  3. Lulu: "Hmm, the Tower of Flower. I like it!"
    Java Bean: "We dogs send lots of tail wags for your quick recovery, Sunny!"
    Charlee: "And we Hipsters send purrs!"

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  4. First of all Yay for Niece Sunny!!
    Niece Rosy I 100% agree with Mom about the Gaylord Resort. I sat in and about the area for hours people watching and listening to all the lovely running water. Even saw folks taking a lazy river ride on the inside.
    Hugs to all and healing wishes to Sunny
    Aunty C

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  5. Nature is kind to share herself from inside and outside. As always, beautiful photos! So glad Sunny's surgery went well and she'll be home soon to begin a full recovery. Have a super autumnal weekend!

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  6. Who knew that an indoor nature walk could be so interesting? That bird of paradise flower really does look like a bird, and the spider orchid is totally awesome, as are the water features.
    And we're so pleased to hear that Sunny's surgery yesterday went well, and wish her all the best for a super speedy recovery.
    Toodle-oo!
    Nobby (and Gail).

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  7. That is a beautiful resort, our Dad has stayed there several times. I'm so glad that the Sunny surgery went well, that's terrific news!

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  8. What beautiful flowers your mom found in Tennessee. We have our paws crossed for Sunny that everything goes well for her recovery.

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  9. Your parents always go to the most beautiful places.

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  10. What gorgeous flowers and the conservatory is a fabulous place to see! We are so happy that surgery went well for you, Sunny. Lots and lots of AireZen and healing vibes are heading your way!

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  11. We are so glad that Sunny's surgery went well and we hope it is the last for a long time! The flowers were stunning. Lee and Phod

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  12. Great news, Sunny! And such cool flowers!!

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