Last year, we lived on the roof of the quaint beachside hotel in Bucerias called Ana Ruth's, and for 65 days it was sunny and hot. We did see one cloud. It is February again, and we are here until March 31. We expect the same weather as last year. The rooftop has many tropical plants including orchids, bougainvilla, and succulents, and Sue and I pruned them, and watered them often. They thanked us with their beauty and colours. The largest parrot tree in Bucerias stands right beside the hotel on the kitchen side. It is home for several Night Herons, and one very large iguana. We love it! It provides us with the necessary shade we need to escape the scorching sun at mid day.
Yesterday and today it has rained steady. Not just a typical rain shower like we would have on a summer afternoon in Ontario, but tons of water fell from the sky. This was also moving day for us. We arrived in Bucerias on January 26, and have been staying with our friends Kathy and Bill in their delightful Mexican hacienda.
Today, in the rainstorm, we moved into the tree house. The only rooms indoors are the bedroom and the tiny bathroom. That's what we like about our accommodation here. But today, the rain was challenging for us. Of course, all the plants and the giant parrot tree loved the showers.
Enterolobium cyclocarpum, better known as a Parota tree, has been protected here in Mexico since 2001. The tree is prized for the shady relief it provides from the intense sun, and, coupled with its immensity, has made it a widely recognized species. It is one of 5 precious hardwoods in Mexico, and is known for its resistance to termites. It can reach heights of up to 140 ft, and its trunk can reach 10 ft. in diameter.
Yesterday and today it has rained steady. Not just a typical rain shower like we would have on a summer afternoon in Ontario, but tons of water fell from the sky. This was also moving day for us. We arrived in Bucerias on January 26, and have been staying with our friends Kathy and Bill in their delightful Mexican hacienda.
Today, in the rainstorm, we moved into the tree house. The only rooms indoors are the bedroom and the tiny bathroom. That's what we like about our accommodation here. But today, the rain was challenging for us. Of course, all the plants and the giant parrot tree loved the showers.
Enterolobium cyclocarpum, better known as a Parota tree, has been protected here in Mexico since 2001. The tree is prized for the shady relief it provides from the intense sun, and, coupled with its immensity, has made it a widely recognized species. It is one of 5 precious hardwoods in Mexico, and is known for its resistance to termites. It can reach heights of up to 140 ft, and its trunk can reach 10 ft. in diameter.
The "parota" is a very leafy tree that grows fast. It is usually planted by farmers in order to offer shade to the cattle, especially during the summer. Its foliage has high contents of protein and is used as an additional source of food for cattle. January to April is springtime here in Bucerias. This tree slowly sheds it leaves during these months, and at the same time, grows new ones. March is a busy time for tree house people. We sweep parrot leaves every day and we love every minute of it!
Our friend Betty arrived tonight. She is in the apartment right under us.
Our friend Betty arrived tonight. She is in the apartment right under us.
the tree
the view
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