‘It’s raining again’ (apols to Supertramp)

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Yes it’s raining again, so we’re catching up on diaries and lessons for the boys.

pm the rain lessened so we made a bus trip to the Jardim Botanico, an organised yet still incredible collection of tropical plants, especially with the rain dripping and Corcovado/Tijuca as a backdrop.

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Photos

Umasuma roots
Fabulous rocket-shaped roots of the Umasuma (I think) tree

Umasuma top
Coul not fit trunk and base in one pic

Umasuma seeds
These were at the base and resemble brazil nuts but bigger - that's my size 9 sandal. How about that Emma !