Category Archives: Providenciales

Anole Lizards

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Face off as two Anole Lizards prepare to do battle

Face off as two Anole Lizards prepare to do battle

I came out onto our deck today at Harbour Club to find some Anole Lizards sizing each other up as they prepared to defend their territory. I have never seen them quite this aggressive towards one another but I know that they are very territorial.

They were sizing each other up, would make preliminary lunges for the heads

They were sizing each other up and would make sudden lunges for the head

One Anole had a strong hold on the other so much so that his head was almost torqued right around

One Anole had a strong hold on the other so much so that his head was almost torqued right around. The fight consisted of grabbing the opponent with the mouth and then using the legs and tail for leverage.

A number of times these two disengaged and I expected one of them to turn tail but not this pair

A number of times these two disengaged and I expected one of them to turn tail. They seemed intent on settling the territorial dispute.

Ferocious looking fellow isn't he?

Ferocious looking fellow isn't he?

This one had some colourful markings

This one had some colourful markings

Head on shot as this little lizard saw the camera

Head on shot as this little lizard saw the camera

I'm not sure if this Anole sustained an injury but his head had reddish speckling

I'm not sure if this Anole sustained an injury but his head had reddish speckling

We find so many Anoles and Curly Tailed lizards on the grounds of Harbour Club Villas and Marina. Some are now getting quite big especially the Curly Tailed lizards. Hope you enjoyed these photos and I will look for some good ones of the Curly Tails for another post.

 

 

Marta

 

 

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Pretty Spider’s Web

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Liquid sunshine pearl drops on a spider's web taken one afternoon that I found irresistable for a photo.

Liquid sunshine pearl drops on a spider's web taken one afternoon that I found irresistable for a photo.

I’m not a big fan of spiders at any time but when I came across a spider’s web dotted with drops of rain after one of our brief rain showers, I couldn’t resist trying to get some photos.

It was fascinating the way the silvery drops hung delicately off the silken strands of the web

It was fascinating the way the silvery drops hung delicately off the silken strands of the web

The spider's web with strands of liquid pearls stood out from the backdrop of one of my fushia coloured bouganvillea.

The spider's web with strands of liquid pearls stood out from the backdrop of one of my fushia coloured bouganvillea.

 The gardens here at Harbour Club Villas always present something interesting or new for me to photograph. Yesterday for example, I couldn’t get a photo of a baby dove that was trying to fly. It was in our wild area hidden somewhat by the bush. Never mind……..there’s always shots that are missed but something else always comes along to take its place.

 

 

Marta

 

 

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Our own private beach

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A delightful afternoon spent at a little beach close by where we took Malaika for some swimming

A delightful afternoon spent at a little beach close by where we took Malaika for some swimming

The water was so clear yesterday with sun reflections dancing and creating silvery patterns as we just played in the water. Malaika just loved being buoyant in the foot deep waters of the south side of Provo. She’s beginning to kick her legs and is totally unafraid of the water.

Malaika had such fun kicking her little feet and splashing in the water

Malaika had such fun kicking her little feet and splashing in the water

Look Mom............I can touch my toes!

Look Mom............I can touch my toes!

We took a little break and close to the shore where we were sitting in the water, we were joined by some tiny little fish. Malaika was delighted but stayed close to Mom.

Malaika spots little fish from the safety of Moms lap. You can just make the fish out to the left of Mom's feet.

Malaika spots little fish from the safety of Mom's lap. You can just make the fish out at the bottom of the photo below Mom's feet.

 

Here's a blow up of the little fish that were swimming around us as we sat in a few inches of water at the beach

Here's a blow up of the little fish that were swimming around us as we sat in a few inches of water at the beach

An idyllic afternoon spent just lounging in the water close by our villas at Harbour Club. Come on down to Providenciales and enjoy our stunning beaches and the clearest water you’ll ever see.

 

 

Marta

 

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Jamaican Caper Tree

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A beautiful Jamaican Caper Tree with a mass of exotic looking blooms

A beautiful Jamaican Caper Tree with a mass of exotic looking blooms that turn from white to pink

I was up at a friends house and happened to notice a beautiful Caper Tree that was in full bloom. This particular tree seems to stand out when you look in the bush because it has very dense and full looking foliage with green leaves the undersides of which are a reddish brown.

The white flowers look like fireworks because of the long filaments coming from the centre of the flower

The white flowers look like fireworks because of the long filaments coming from the centre of the flower

 Jamaica Caper flowers have very showy, two-inch-long, purple stamens and white anthers and white petals. When the flower first opens usually at night it is white and they turn purple when the morning light hits them.

The pinkish purple flowers have numerous long deep purple stamens that burst out of the centre like fireworks

The pinkish purple flowers have numerous long deep purple stamens that burst out of the centre like fireworks

This cluster of flowers looked like pinwheel fireworks

This cluster of flowers looked like pinwheel fireworks

The Caper flower has long two inch stamens that are a purple colour and the flower itself has four petals

The Caper flower has long two inch stamens that are a purple colour and the flower itself has four petals

The Caper Tree has very fragrant flowers that are loved by nectar loving birds and butterflies

The Caper Tree has very fragrant flowers that are loved by nectar loving birds and butterflies

Caper Trees are found growing throughout Provo and keeps all its foliage even when we have drought conditions.

Caper Trees are found growing throughout Provo and keeps all its foliage even when we have drought conditions.

Take a look as you are driving around and see if you can spot these trees. With all the flowers, they shouldn’t be too hard to find.

 

 

Marta

 

 

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Turks and Caicos SPCA dog show

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Judges Donna and Peggy being interviewed by WIV 4 TV.

Judges Donna and Peggy being interviewed by WIV 4 TV.

The judges had a hard task picking winning potcakes and dogs in various competitions such as best trick, most like owner and best looking.

Anna and her potcake receiving their prize treats

Anna and her potcake Kaya receiving their prizes and treats in the best trick competition

 

Signing up for the various events and this potcake was eager to get started

Signing up for the various events and this potcake was eager to get started

They could have left some water for a thirsty dog!

They could have left some water for a thirsty dog!

I wish they'd get the show started as these doggy face painted youngsters wait patiently

I wish they'd get the show started as these doggy face painted youngsters wait patiently

There was great excitement as everyone watched the K-9 demonstration taking down an intruder

There was great excitement as everyone watched the K-9 demonstration taking down an intruder

On command, the handler ordered the dog to subdue the suspect or potential criminal.

On command, the handler ordered the dog to subdue the suspect or potential criminal.

See you all at the show next year.............Don't miss it!!

See you all at the show next year.............Don't miss it!!

 

I couldn’t stay to the end of the show so missed some great events such as the obstacle course but for sure I’ll be there again next year to take in all the fun. Big thanks go out to all those hard working volunteers. If you can help the potcakes and animals here on Provo  in any way, please contact the TCSPCA, Potcake Place or the Potcake Foundation. They will be glad you called.

See you in 2011,

 

 

Marta

 

 

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Turks and Caicos Dog Show

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This gorgeous dog was almost as tall as his little friend at this afternoon's eagerly awaited Dog Show

This gorgeous dog was almost as tall as his little friend at this afternoon's eagerly awaited Dog Show

What a great afternoon it was as everyone and their dogs had some tail waggin’ fun under the tent set up in Turtle Cove Marina. Once again it was time for the annual TCSPCA Dog Show. All the “who’s who” of the Provo doggie world came to vie for some great prizes and two trophies…..one for the Best in Show and one for the winner of the Obstacle Course.

Top Dog trophy waiting for the winning dog announcement

Top Dog trophy waiting for the winning dog announcement

A great turn out of dogs and potcakes of all sizes, their proud owners, loads of kids with cute painted doggy faces, booths selling a variety of neat items like eco friendly doggy bags, T-shirts and too many other items to mention along with food and drinks.

This little cutie was ready to show it's stuff in a range of competition endeavours.

This little cutie was ready to show it's stuff in a range of competition endeavours.

   

Checking out the competition at the TCSPCA Dog Show!

Checking out the competition at the TCSPCA Dog Show!

I'm so handsome ....I deserve a treat for this pose woofs Rama.

I'm so "doggon" handsome ....I deserve a treat for this perky earred pose woofs Rama.

Kids with painted doggy faces were kept entertained at the craft tables

Kids with painted doggy faces were kept entertained at the craft tables

All the excitement made this potcake tired as it lay down for a rest
All the excitement made this potcake tired as it lay down for a short break

If you missed the action today make sure to mark your calendar for next year.  The show today included a demonstration by the K-9 unit and I’ll post some photos of this in tomorrow’s blog.

Keep those tails waggin’
Marta
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Fool’s Regatta 2010

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The Coast Guard put on a great rescue at sea demonstration for the huge crowd of spectators watching from the beach and water.

The Coast Guard put on a great rescue at sea demonstration for the huge crowd of spectators watching from the beach and water.

There were so many great entries in the annual Regatta Raft Race.
There were so many great entries in the annual Regatta Raft Race.
The raft races were exciting as every one paddled furiously to try and become the winner

The raft races were exciting as every one paddled furiously to try and become the winner

These guys were the winners in the adult raft races

These guys were the winners in the adult raft races

The start of the kid's raft race was noisy and colourful with teams jockeying for position

The start of the kid's raft race was noisy and colourful with teams jockeying for position

WIV4 interviewed the winning kid's team

WIV4 interviewed the winning kid's team

This team was pretty tired as they reached the shore

This team was pretty tired as they reached the shore

If you missed this year’s Fool’s Regatta, you missed the best one ever. Mark your calendar for next June as it really is worth coming down to the beach and enjoying all the activities.

See you next year!!!!

 

Marta

 

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Fools Regatta 2010

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Fun day at this year's Regatta held on the beach at the Bight park

Fun day at this year's Regatta held on the beach at the Bight park

Tents, music, hotdogs and hamburgers, beer, rum and sodas, Hobie Cat races, Caicos Sloop races, raft races, tug o’ war events…….I’ve never seen as many people enjoying themselves as we did today. The annual Fool’s Regatta was a huge success and lots of fun.

Those Hobie Cats skimmed over the water at such a fast pace even though there was a brisk wind and white caps on the ocean

Those Hobie Cats skimmed over the water at such a fast pace even though there was a brisk wind and white caps on the ocean

The Caicos Sloops sailed past.........I was late getting down to the beach and didn't get to see them race.

The Caicos Sloops sailed past.........I was late getting down to the beach and didn't get to see them race.

These kids and their Dad had a blast doing the tug o' war

These kids and their Dad had a blast doing the tug o' war

There were adult teams and kid's teams as they tugged and pulled against each other often collapsing in a large heap on the sand

There were adult teams and kid's teams as they tugged and pulled against each other often collapsing in a large heap on the sand

The Turks and Caicos Islands flag flew proudly ontop of one of the rafts while a Caicos Sloop lay at anchor just off the shore

The Turks and Caicos Islands flag flew proudly ontop of one of the rafts while a Caicos Sloop lay at anchor just off the shore

The Fool’s Regatta used to be held on April Fool’s day and was a chance for everyone to get together, sail and have a good time at the beach. The highlight of the afternoon is always the Great Raft Race where hand made, unique watercraft powered only by paddles,  race and try to get across the finish line with craft intact and in one piece and with all crew on board. Tomorrow’s blog will show you some of these great imaginative rafts.

 

Marta

 

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Mini Passion Flower Vine

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A beautiful miniature Passion Flower vine started growing under one of our palm trees

A beautiful miniature Passion Flower vine started growing under one of our palm trees

I was doing some weeding the other day and came across the most beautiful miniature Passion Flower vine complete with tiny fruits the size of peas. The flowers were a pale yellow and smaller than a dime. I don’t really know what kind of Passiflora it is but it could be a Passiflora suberosa according to some of the books.

You can see how tiny the fruit is as I hold them on my fingers.

You can see how tiny the fruit is as I hold them on my fingers.

My fingers are quite small………my middle finger is 2 1/2 inches long so that gives you an idea of the size. This mini Passion Flower Vine was growing very happily under one of our Palm Trees.

Beautiful and tiny this wild passion flower bloom was just resting on some gravel.

Beautiful and tiny this wild passion flower bloom was just resting on some gravel.

Here's a couple of passion fruits hanging from the vine

Here's a couple of passion fruits hanging from the vine

 

When the fruits turn a dark purple-black colour, they are favoured by the birds

When the fruits turn a dark purple-black colour, they are favoured by the birds

This pretty,  small passionflower vine often creeps along the ground throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. You really have to look closely for it !!

 

 

Marta

 

 

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