Tuesday, April 2, 2013

A to Z challenge: B

Another day and another destination - Belize! A month ago or so I've met a friend who could not stop talking about Belize beauty. She just bought a property there and was so excited. Well, I had a look... and totally fell in love with that part of the world.
Perfectly located by the Caribbean Sea with a small population, English speaking - just a dream come true.

Plus I love to explore ancient sites and this area was populated by Mayans some 1000 years BC. 
I just can imagine myself climbing these steps, sitting there, meditating and 'getting in touch' with people from the past.

Black orchid is the national flower of Belize, it flowers all year around! There are more than 300 native varieties of orchids in Belize, so I guess while I'm dreaming about visiting this part of the world I will stitch an orchid. I was trying to find a design with a black orchid, but no luck. Instead I will stitch the one that I have in my stash. It's called 'Oriental Orchids' and I can just use my imagination to replace 'oriental' with 'Belize'.


So long my friends,
Evalina
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25 comments:

  1. SallyApril 2, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Belize sounds rather peaceful and spiritual. Love the orchids.

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  2. rchApril 2, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    It does sound nice and looks wonderfully warm unlike here where I woke up to snow, spring where are you?

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  3. Elderberry-RobApril 2, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    Hello Evalina I am just visiting followers of my blog - thankyou for being one of them. Your cross stick is beautiful - I love orchids and am amazed by the huge variety.

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  4. Laura ClipsonApril 2, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    I'd love to visit somewhere that was populated by the Mayans :)

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  5. baygirl32April 2, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    those orchids are so pretty :) great B post


    http://baygirl32.blogspot.com

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  6. TamaApril 2, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Ooo, that place looks incredible!

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  7. HistorySleuthApril 2, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    What a beautiful place! How fortunate for your friend to buy property there.

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  8. John WiswellApril 2, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I can imagine myself running up the steps and posing like Rocky, but that's only because I'm a goofball. It does look absolutely beautiful.

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  9. Susan KaneApril 2, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Over visiting from the A to Z. What a place! Have heard of Belize but now want to visit. The black orchid is exquisite, as is your stitched orchid.

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  10. netablogsApril 2, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Sounds like a great place to visit! I'll bet the weather is quite perfect year 'round, too!

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  11. MelApril 2, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Well now I have to go to Belize! My parents went two years ago and loved it. *Add to my Bucket List* Great post and I'm looking forward to the rest of your destinations!

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  12. LindaApril 2, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Oh wow. That sounds like a wonderful place. I want to go too.

    Linda

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  13. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Such a lovely entry for "B" ~ beautiful photos, an invitation to go and see: thank you! ;-)

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  14. Whole Foods LivingApril 2, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Great post! I have never seen black orchids! I never knew that color existed. Very pretty! Happy A-to-Z 2013! ~Angela, Whole Foods Living

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  15. HeatherLApril 2, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I love orchids but have never owned one. I'm intimidated by them and honestly, I'm afraid my cats would try and eat them - they eat all the other plants I've ever tried to keep! I love the stitch design!

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  16. SoCal DebbieApril 2, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    This month is going to be so much fun to read your blog everyday! Thanks for the beautiful pictures and it's great that you find a cross stitch design for each day also!

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  17. JanetApril 2, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    I have been to all of Central America except Belize. For some reason it doesn't call my name. But the black orchids are beautiful. I might have to go just to see them. Love your orchid stitchery.

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  18. JinkyApril 2, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Beautiful! I'd like to visit some day.

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  19. NelApril 2, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    How interesting! That Black Orchid is beautiful!
    until next time...nel

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  20. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    The black orchid is beautiful? I love traveling. Your post has encouraged me to take an adventure to Belize one day. Thanks

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  21. colbymarshallApril 2, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Beautiful! I have always wanted to do more travelling. I must book mark this for future reference. Thanks for visiting my blog yesterday!

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  22. SylviaApril 2, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    wow that is gorgeous stitching. I love black orchids :)

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  23. Carrie SorensenApril 3, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    I think that's a new destination on my travel list, too. Wow, beautiful. :)

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  24. YemallaApril 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    My daughter went to Belize. She said it was beautiful.

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  25. annisbloggingApril 3, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Great destination
    I love orchids
    the black is so beautiful
    Keep posting such lovely pics
    Best

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