Lunch in Tarapoto Peru

[SlipperFan]

I like Jay's last statement, which I'm sure you can echo, Lance: "A real treat to find!!!"

 

[Stone]

Lance, Please take some pics of Onc. lanceanum in situ and in flower of course.

 

[gonewild]

Lance, Please take some pics of Onc. lanceanum in situ and in flower of course.

OK, no problem. Do you remember where you put it?

 

[gonewild]

Today we went to Lamas to look at possible places to live. The elevation is about 1200 meters with a climate similar to Moyobamba. Only came across one orchid growing alongside the road. But it is another strange one that I don't know.

 

[gonewild]

This would be a good place to live. The view from a vacant lot on a high point in Lamas looking north towards Ecuador. The farm fields you see in the picture are mostly pineapples.

We are leaving tomorrow for Moyobamba and then north to the Cordillera del Condor and the Rio Maranon for 10 days. So no more pictures until we get back to an internet connection. I promise I'll find another orchid to show you.

 

[Kevin]

Thanks for the pics! Looks like a great trip!

Would be cool to see Schomburgkia moyobambae in situ! Hope you find some -and take pictures!

 

[Stone]

OK, no problem. Do you remember where you put it?

They should be everywhere there. by the side of the road, hanging from the roof etc.:rollhappy: Seriously though, looks like a beautiful place and thanks for the pics. Keep them coming!

Mike

 

[Marc]

Could that pink flowered Orchid be a Sobralia or a close relative?

 

[kentuckiense]

Based on plant habit I'm pretty certain that is a Cleistes of some sort.

EDIT: http://orchidspecies.com/cleicaloptera.htm Minas Gerais is a long way from northern Peru, though.

 

[NYEric]

Thanks for sharing. I'm going to show my current GF and see what she thinks of the idea of expatriatism!!!