Orchids Pacific
Orchids Pacific
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Odontocidium Sunny Daze ‘Hilo Bay’ 3 SPIKES Orchid Plant $17.00 |
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Solomon Islands Has Lots To Do by Douglas Scott
The main port of entry into the Solomon Islands is at Henderson International Airport on the island of Guadalcanal. Situated approximately 15 minutes drive from the airport is the capital, Honiara. The town is on the northern coastline and incorporates a small picturesque sea port at Point Cruz. Visitors will enjoy the hustle and bustle of Honiara and there are many things to do and see.
Made easy with public buses that run along the main road, Mendana Avenue. A destination card is displayed on the front window and fares are modest. Taxi cabs are not metered but can be booked or flagged down in the street.
A good selection of restaurants offers a variety of cuisine. Some hotel restaurants feature cultural nights with local musicians and groups performing traditional song and dance. There are a number of Chinese restaurants and others that specialise in fresh local seafood such as Coconut Crab and Lobster. Japanese, Thai and Italian dishes can also be found on the menus in Honiara. An excellent recommendation with the fresh seafood or the international cuisines is the Solomon Islands beer, Sol brew.
Honiara town centre is level, shady and interesting, with a bustling air and interesting shops, some specialising in local handicrafts, others in duty free goods. The range of products however is limited. Here also is the centre of commerce, banks, postal service, Telecom, restaurants, tourist information centre and local tour operators. The outdoor markets around town are a wonderful opportunity to mix with the locals. Here you will find an interesting array of local goods and produce, from fresh fish and vegetables, fruit, peanuts and betel nuts, to carvings, basket ware, calico lava-lavas and shells. Solomon Islands has some of the finely handcrafted Art and Craft, from the brown streaked carvings with its inlaid mother of pearls to pandanus baskets, bays and trays with amazingly minute patterns.
The Point Cruz Yacht Club and Honiara Golf Club, situated in Honiara, welcome overseas guests for drinks and light or main meals. For those looking for something more upbeat, there are several nightclubs in Honiara, the Warehouse, Club Marimba, Paradise Club, and VIP Club featuring DJs and local and overseas bands.
Other activities include regular dances, film nights, sailing, boating, fishing and golf tournaments. Several casinos in Honiara cater for both the casual and serious punters who enjoy Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette and the famous Pacific Poker.
The National Parliament building, opened in 1993, is a distinctive conical building overlooking the main town centre. A tour of the entire building can be arranged with the Sergeant at Arms.
The National Museum, also located in the town centre, is open daily with displays of dance and body ornamentation, traditional currencies, weaponry, and archaeology. The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is a large modern building containing some interesting displays of red feather money, shell money, other local currencies and very fine wood carvings.
Botanical Gardens and herbarium with a display of local orchids, and a selection of bush plants and trees, mostly typical of rainforests in the country.
Douglas Scott works for The Rental Car Hire Specialist. and is a free lance writer for The Solomon Islands Rental Site
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Solomon-Islands-Has-Lots-To-Do/178718
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ONCOSTELE HABIBI ‘PACIFIC PLEASURES’ BLOOMING SIZE ORCHID PLANT, SHIPPED IN 4″PT $9.95 |
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C. jenmanii var. coerulea ‘Blue Pacific’ x self – NBS Cattleya species $19.99 |
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Miltonidium Pacific Ripple ‘Coqui Poke’ Blooming Size Orchid Plant, 4″ Pot $9.95 |
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BRASSIDIUM BLACK STAR ‘PACIFIC RED STAR’ BLOOMING SIZE ORCHID PLANT IN 4″ POT $9.95 |
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Beallara Pacific Pastel ‘Mauna Loa’ oncidium orchid, large seedling $9.75 |
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Bllra. Pluto’s Drummer ‘Pacific Pink’ Orchid Plant #812 $9.50 |
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Odcdm. Catatante ‘Pacific Sunspots’ Orchid Plant #824 $5.50 |
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Bllra. Patricia Mc Cully ‘Pacific Matriarch’ IN SPIKE Orchid Plant #834 $9.50 |
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ONCIDIUM RON’S RIPPLING DELIGHT ‘PACIFIC PARFAIT’ HCC/AOS FRAGRANT ORCHID, BS $9.95 |
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Oncidium Pacific Panache ‘Fireside Fever’ Blooming Size Orchid Plant 4″ Pot $10.95 |
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Oncidium Pacific Panache ‘Dorothy Jean’ Blooming Size Orchid Plant, 4″ Pot $10.95 |
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*R-351 SAND. BLACK STAR ‘PACIFIC RED STAR’* MATURE ORCHID FREE SHIP SPECIAL $16.50 |
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SPIKE OR BUD*WILSONARA PACIFIC PANACH’DOROTHY JEAN’*FREE SHIP ORCHID SPECIAL $22.95 |
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*WILSONARA PACIFIC PANACH’DOROTHY JEAN’*MATURE ORCHIDFREE SHIP ORCHID SPECIAL $16.50 |
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*WILSONARA PACIFIC PANACH’FIRESIDE FEVER’*MATURE ORCHID FREE SHIP ORCHID SPECIAL $16.50 |
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Wils. Habibi ‘Pacific Pleasure’ Orchid Plant #864 $8.00 |
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ONCIDIUM JUNGLE MONARCH ‘PACIFIC PRIDE’ BLOOMING SIZE ORCHID PLANT, SPECTACULAR! $10.95 |
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SPIKE OR BUD*Y560-MILTONIDIUM PACIFIC PARAGON ‘GOLDEN GODDESS’ FREE SHIP SPECIAL $22.95 |
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BUD OR SPIKE*B265-RON’S RIPPLING DELIGHT ‘PACIFIC PARFAIT’ FREE SHIP $22.50 |
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SPIKE OR BUD*Y344-REFIELDARA JERRY ‘PACIFIC EMPIRE’ ORCHID SPECIAL FREE SHIP $22.95 |
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Dining Height – Garden Classic Orchid Table – Pacific Blue $1,478.00 This dining table is part of the Garden Classic Orchid collection and it matches any of our dining chairs. At 8 ft in total length, this table is ideal for an outdoor dining experience for 6 to 8 people. It features an umbrella hole with matching plug on table top and an umbrella hole on base with knobs for easy tightening. This table is also reinforced with an ultra light aluminum frame for added… |
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Orchid flowers Photo Mugs Orchid flowers ( Spiranthes sinensis ).The orchid produces several flowers on an erectstem. Three of the flowers are seen here. Eachflower has a specialised petal (the lip, white) that attracts pollinators. This orchid isfound in the temperate and tropical regions ofAsia and Australasia, from eastern Russia out tothe Pacific islands. This specimen is from Japan.It is a terrestrial orchid (one that… |
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Orchidee – 24H x 18W – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $33.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Humphrey Bogart: The Essential Collection $66.88 Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 10/05/2010… |
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Beallara Pluto’s Drummer orchid Near Blooming Size $9.49 These are easy growers, and the flowers are spectacular. The breeding is Degarmoara Pluto x Odontioda Drummer Joe. This one is a really nice mericlone of Beallara Pluto’s Drummer ‘Pacific Pink.’ To our knowledge this hybrid, first made in 2001, has never been awarded. The flowers look like the one in the first picture, with lots of pink to lavender, some white and a little yellow in the center…. |
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Oncidium Sweet Ears, an easy to grow beginner orchid $9.75 Oncidium Sweet Ears is a great orchid for beginners — easy to grow and it puts out clouds of lovely yellow and brown flowers. It’s similar to the famous “Dancing Lady” orchid. The breeding is Cyrtocidium Sweet Sugar x Oncidium Cloud Ears, but relax and forget all that orchid-speak. Just give it medium light and water, fertilize now and again and wait for it to bloom. As the plant matures, it … |
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Beallara Patricia McCully orchid Near Blooming Size $9.49 This one puts out stunning lavender/purple flowers with spots, and some yellow in the center. It’s a relatively new hybrid, registered in 2002. There are no awards so far, so honors are possible with this one. The breeding is Degarmoara Winter Wonderland x Odontioda Saint Wood. But if you just like pretty flowers, grow it up and enjoy the blooms. This one makes a nice addition to any orchid col… |