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Barrie

Mexico (travelogue)

Post by Barrie » Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:22 am

World traveller and expert exotics plantsman, Paul Spracklin from England has posted his latest travelogue. A journey into Mexico without leaving your chair. So if you've got a half hour to spare check out his site.

http://www.oasisdesigns.co.uk/mexnov07/index.htm

Cheers, Barrie.



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Post by Cali-wanna-b » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:09 pm

Thanks Barrie! Just what the doctor ordered on a cold January day. :D
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Not the pot I was expecting........

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Post by Knnn » Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:18 pm

Barrie, Thanks for the link 8)
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Post by Alchris » Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:00 pm

Thanks Barrie.

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Post by lucky1 » Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:20 pm

Perfect!
Just what I needed...thanks.
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Post by lucky1 » Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:54 pm

Just finished that link...fabulous!

Do you remember in his last travelogue (or was it the one before?) where he found that
eccentric millionaire's abandoned villa? Awesome! Remember the columns and concrete stairs--without a handrail--
that spiralled up to the second floor? How on earth would the guy have had concrete in the middle of
nowhere? And like the ruins, the jungle was taking it all back...vines all over the place, creeping
around columns. I'll never forget those pics.

His focus on the numerous Agaves was astounding. Wonder if Josef (from Prague) knows of the link?
I'm sure he'd appreciate a PM.

Thanks for this, Barrie!
Great stuff on a SNOWY day.... :evil:
Barb

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Post by Barrie » Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:42 pm

Hey ... the thanks goes to Paul. His attention to detail and knowledge of plants is superior. My best attempt at such a travelogue would pale in comparison. Glad you'z had a chance to enjoy. :)

Cheers, Barrie.

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Post by Wes North Van » Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:03 am

I am headed there in February.
Looking forward to sun and warm temps
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Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a

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