Flowers in the Winter

Well it's the end of January here in the D.F. and the average temperature is in the low 70's during the day and 40's at night. Flowers are blooming everywhere. At Christmas time I was surprised to see poinsettias in the form of 10 foot trees. As I walked home today I was amazed to see a Norfolk pine tree with bright pink bougainvilleas vining their way up it..had to remind myself, yes it is winter. Freezing weather is something I am not missing this year, in Colorado it is below 0 some days. It's interesting that people here do dress as we would back in Colorado, that being apres ski boots and fur lined jackets..it is winter.

Think I'll take another walk through my neighborhood!