Robins

Robins are beautiful birds, about the size of a European Amsel. Although they are ubiquitous, at least on the East coast, 2009 is the first year that we had a nest right outside our kitchen door in NJ.




The photos of adult robins were provided by our Legacy neighbor Reinhold.

Two More Reasons

Lanai Planter

Persian ShieldSilver Ponyfoot

Three Reasons to Move to Florida

Lilies in our pondlet
Monster caladium and banana

Ailing cactus revival

Tongan Churches

Tonga is the belt buckle of the South Pacific Bible Belt. Its traditional churches are built of coral rock and sure to stand there a thousand years from now.
Tongan official church. The king and the nobles attend here.Catholic church

Not in the picture: the many pretty small churches paid for by Tongan expatriates and the missionary efforts of US churches. One of the most successful: the Mormons.

Tongan Homes

This traditional Tongan home pays hommage to modern times with its tin roof.Tonga's main island oozes pervasive poverty which is barely covered by lush vegetation.

Tonga's Royal Palace

The royal family had a Victorian mansion built and admired Queen Victoria but always escaped becoming a colony.Part of an older royal palace from pre-Captain Cook times.

Tongan Coast

Tonga's wild side