Where the Jacaranda Grow

Views of my travels by Andy Orange

There is something very special about the beautiful jacaranda tree in spring. Not only the trees themselves, but the places where they grow - warm, sunny, often very close to beautiful scenery - green valleys, mountains - and also often very close to another of my passions. Vineyards. Well, not strictly the vineyards, more their produce. I love the lights, noise and smells of the city, the relaxation of a tropical beach, rolling countryside, the vibrant life along the riverbank. But if I had to settle somewhere, it would be one of the places where the jacaranda grow.