Double Oleander, originally uploaded by malyousif. The oleanders are starting to bloom all over the garden, I’ve got 5 of them. Their lovely scent in the early evening is truly magnificent. This is the only “double” oleander I have and now I think I should have gotten all of them in this variety. Very beautiful. …
White Cheeked Bulbul, originally uploaded by malyousif. The bulbul is disappearing fast from Bahrain due to not only the disappearance of its natural habitat, the palm groves, but the encroachment of new predators like the crow as well as it being sought as a song bird. The environmental agencies in Bahrain are trying to eradicate …
Frances’ car is about crapped out and she needs a new one. So out we went this morning to test drive a few and visit the various car showrooms in the island, but although we have almost decided, we still are unsure on what it would be. Requirements: 1. Family car with space for 3 …
Lumberjack Mahmood?, originally uploaded by malyousif. I bought a chainsaw about a year ago and never had the chance to use it. After a very windy storm on Thursday (22 March, ’07), quite a number of trees around the island toppled, got uprooted, or if they are too tall some branches broke. We have a …
Butterfly on the Lantana, originally uploaded by Hananio. This is Hanan’s (my daughter) Friday Photograph contribution. Butterflies are all over the place at in Bahrain at the moment, I see them at the oddest places, but you will agree that this one is more of a typical location where you might find them. Hanan captured …