University of Miami

There is no way this blog not to feature the University of Miami, simply because it is my Alma Mater. But it will come slowly with time. This is the first peek at it on a rainy day (finally.) The rain was more copious than yesterday's prelude, but it was only a minor one by Miami's standard.

This shot was taken at a more secluded corner of the campus of the University of Miami. The relatively new and modern School of Business Administration shows only its edge on the right side. The small canal supports a variety of aquatic animals such as ducks, turtles, fish and other kinds of critters. Lining it are beautifully shaped Royal Poincianas (Delonix Regia.) Due to the hot and dry season to date, the flowering trees of Miami lose their reliable yearly timing. This photo shows some surprisingly early red blooms from one of the poincianas. The one next to the building is a rare yellow poinciana. Every year, I come here to admire its royal golden blooms.