Holy trees
On my way home this afternoon, I noticed the Painted Lady butterflies have left and their Lantana host shrubs are now covered in white fluff with brown seed pods. I veered to the left, aiming for the shady side of the mosque, no pun intended. The sun is now quite hot and I shielded my face with my headscarf. Through the black haze, I suddenly noticed patches of yellow against the bright blue sky. Unceremoniously, I dropped my handbag, took out my phone, and starting shooting! The boeing overhead was my sign to go home. It only took about 5 minutes, but when I got inside my flat, my face was burnt. This sun is not to be taken lightly, I gathered... I waited until it was much later and cooler, then went back to pick some flowers & leaves for identification. The Divine Tree Indian Tulip Tree (Thespesia Populnea/भेंडी, पारस-पिंपळ) is a marvellous tree which is considered sacred in