Well, I’m here.
I find Florida to be exactly as I left it: warm, muggy, and flat, with regular downpours and thunderstorms. But I’m looking forward to learning what ten months of living here will reveal about the details of Florida’s character and appearance!
My current limited explorations have revealed several interesting tidbits. For example… I had no idea how many tiny reptilian creatures there are here. I don’t know if they’re lizards or geckos or what, but they’re very abundant. As a matter of fact, I found one in my dorm room last night! His name is Bob.
The diversity of flora is also rather impressive. I discovered leafy bushes, moss-covered trees, shrubs with brilliant orange flowers, and some odd cactus-like thing all occupying the same hedge in one area! (Don’t you love my educated-sounding descriptions? I really have no idea what these plants are called.)
It’s such an interesting… different… place. After eighteen and a half years studying my home territory of the Pacific Northwest, it’s going to be fun to learn the ins and outs of a new area. :)
Yes, it certainly is different! Though I have never been to the Pacific Northwest, I can tell this from your pictures. haha
ReplyDeleteSpanish moss is very southern... And by the way, you're probably finding lizards. ;) The green ones are my favorite. We have a couple species of geckos, but the lizards are far more common (i.e. everywhere).
Hope you have a great year!
Lauren
Bob! Why am I not surprised? =)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great first week!
Love,
Suze
You are already missed back here, Hallie, but we'll forgive you for leaving as long as the pictures keep coming!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the flora down there, SOO green.
xo,
Becca