Pink Bicycle
I recently shared photos of some beautiful azaleas that are currently blooming in our yard, but completely forgot to include another photo. This is a photo of my pink bicycle, parked in front of azalea bushes laden with fuchsia blooms!
![PinkBike.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYivKGR8C1Q1Uw4ht7dSEdjmKVWKj511388uSkKc663Te/PinkBike.jpg)
photo by me
The azaleas in this photo are rather special, as they came from my grandmother. According to the way I remember the story, someone visited the island of Formosa (now known as Taiwan) and brought back some azaleas. I think it is more plausible that they brought back "cuttings" rather than entire plants, but I am not sure. My grandmother came into possession of some of them and planted them beside her house and they thrived. Years later during a visit, my parents accepted an offer of some cuttings/plants, and brought them here. Because of their provenance, I refer to these as the "Formosa Azaleas." These bushes are large — taller than I am, which is amazing because I am 5'8" (172.7 cm) — and there are three or four of them growing in a row, so they make quite an impressive sight when they are blooming!
Anyone interested can read about the etymology of the names "Formosa" and "Taiwan" here
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What beautiful flowers
whoa! beautiful work!! just love it! Xoxo
they do look amazing ! and love the pink on the bicycle too :D
Wow... the picture is so beautiful @thekittygirl u took a nice shot🤗
Beautiful shot @thekittygirl. One of my fav plants of all time :)
Everything about this photo bicycle is amazing
Looking at this pink bicycle reminds me of my very first bike that my dad bought for me when I was 5!!! Good times indeed, thanks @thekittygirl for a lovely reminder, and post. Hehehee :)
That bike looks adorable and the post immediately reminded me of a song from Queen "Bicycle Race" and now it is stuck in my head, thank you very much for that :D
It looks awesome!