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It is that time again for a visit to Miami.  And even if  it just for four days, the short break would still be enjoyable.  The targeted holiday was the time before this,  in Trinidad visiting family.  This is just extra, and the kind of extras which I usually delight in.  The more leisure time ... the better.                                                                                  This certainly appears to be some homage to the artist                                           Lichtenstein, situated on the grounds of the convention                                           Center.                                          This is certainly a Vriesa, but which one I am not sure.                                           These are the larger varieties of the Bromeliad family,                                           and very spectacular they are indeed.                                          This is nicknamed the Cuban Pettticoat Palm, and  its      

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México UNAM BOTANICAL GARDEN Having visited Mexico recently, I realised that the University Department of Botany's gardens is just the place to spend a relaxing and informative tour. It is possible to book pre-arranged tours in groups, although I simply did it on my own. http://www.unam.mx An Agave stands supreme while people attend to social activities. Also encouraging at UNAM, was this virgin bit of land illustrating the natural layout of the area. A revealing cross-section of the succulent garden Th stylistic Agave vilmoriana showing all its octopus tentacles. It was very nice to view so many different species of Yucca. I grow a few, but non reaching these great sizes.  In the UK, it is much too cold to grow these outdoors, and there is also the abscence of sunlight. I love the silky feel of these Agave salmiana. Mine are still on the very small size, but hopefully I will

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