Pink Saturday at the Zoo

A visit to the North Carolina Zoo some time ago was colorful in more ways than one.

Tropical birds in all shades of pink were flaunting their feathers. My favorites have to be these gorgeous flamingos and ibis.

As for plants, I just loved this shrub (below) which was blooming all around the tropical birds. Its pink is so pretty. I would enjoy having one grace my garden.........which right now resembles a zoo complete with several homeless cats passing through, battalions of squirrels, birds by the dozen, a lone raccoon who crossed the deck one evening recently, and goodness only knows who trekking through after dark!

Mustn't complain though. In nearby Durham, NC a black bear is busy inspecting gardens, knocking over bird feeders to find food, and scaring a neighborhood unused to such large wild visitors. A bear in my garden I definitely don't want!

I'm on vacation in New England and sending wishes for a great Independence Day celebration to any and all friends who stop by here today.

Thanks Beverly for still giving so much of your time to Pink Saturday. I'm certain there are a lot of pink friends to visit today at How Sweet the Sound.

Special Note: Today I visited the nicest blog friend and her husband in Massachusetts! I'll have more pics to share soon of Janet of Housepeepers. What a warm and wonderful welcome at her beautiful home...................and a delicious breakfast too! Thanks so much Janet.

Janet & Bob's lovely home and garden.

Very busy day visiting Plymouth and Boston. The rain stopped and the sun came out, it was near perfect, hooray!