The flowers of Roatan

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Author’s note: This is the third post in my series on my recent trip to Honduras. To read more, click here.

“Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world”.  -Ralph Waldo Emerson 

One of the most delightful things I saw in Roatan was the large variety of tropical flowers. Those who follow my blog know I have an obsession with photographing flowers. Flowers bring an immense level of joy to people. They are so delicate, so fragrant and so colorfully beautiful. I just love flowers as they always make me happy.

The tropical landscape of Honduras makes it an ideal place for flowers. In fact, there are over 5,000 plant species inhabiting its four diverse forest ecosystems: Pine forests, cloud forests, rainforest and mangroves.

The orchid is the national flower of Honduras  and there are over 600 different species! There are also lots of different species of Hibiscus, Birds of Paradise and other gorgeous creations. Just around my hotel in West Bay, I captured these beauties on my short one block walk to the beach. Here are some of my favorites.

Stay tuned….more coming soon!

17 thoughts on “The flowers of Roatan”

  1. adinparadise – I enjoy writing about anything and everything. It keeps me out of mischief. I love to travel and am fortunate enough to be able to do so quite frequently.
    adinparadise on said:

    Gorgeous flower pics, Nicole. The colours are amazing. Orchids are my favourite too.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I loved the flowers there! I want to go back! It is freezing here today with a high of 5 below zero!!!! I picked the wrong week to go.

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  2. Alastair – United Kingdom – Not much about me. I breathe. I eat. I'm me. Love Final Fantasy. Love Warframe. Love Mass Effect. Love Dragon Age. Love life. Streams on Twitch. https://twitch.tv/itsjusttoe
    Alastair on said:

    Magnificent

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! 🙂

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  4. rimassolosailingaroundtheworldm – 1921 Sherman St #1 Port Townsend,Wa – I am a 61-year-old sailor and Japanese Interpreter born in Sochi on the coast of the Black sea in Russia.I escaped from the Soviet Union in 1988 when I fled to the American Embassy in Moscow and claimed political asylum.I am multi-lingual in speaking and writing Japanese,Russian and English languages.
    rimassolosailingaroundtheworldm on said:

    Thank you so much for such a beautiful flowers

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      You’re welcome! 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! 🙂 I’m sure missing those flowers now! It is really really cold here today!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I don’t think I saw any actually! I’m terrible with flower species too.

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  7. johncoyote – Michigan – A old Poet who enjoy reading and writing poetry. I tried to show people a better way than war and violence. We must seek peace for the sake of all children in our world.
    johncoyote on said:

    Thank you for the amazing photos.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      🙂 glad you enjoyed!

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  9. Eliz@MirthandMotivation – Growing up on three continents has exposed me to people/places that are culturally rich and varied. My interests in learning, teaching and traveling continue to inform my work as a training specialist. My family, friends, faith and colleagues have been instrumental in my growth; therefore, as I learn, develop and share new skills, I remember with gratitude, how important it is support others.
    eof737 on said:

    They are stunning..

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      They make me smile! I LOVE flowers!!!!

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