27 Nov 2010
Roraima thunderstorms
The view from the camp site, or "hotel", atop Roraima was awesome. I was well protected from the elements in the cave, and could watch nature in all it's ways…
26 Nov 2010
Orectanthe sceptrum
Orectanthe sceptrum is a most peculiar flower that both looks and feels like plastic! In any case, flowering and producing fruit in particular is the very last…
26 Nov 2010
Orectanthe sceptrum
Orectanthe sceptrum is one of the most common plant species on Roraima. It resembles pineapple, and like pineapple it dies after blooming and setting fruit. I…