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KISMESIS Nepeta and Eridan:

Nemean Leijon-Ampora

“In Greek mythology, Leo was identified as the Nemean Lion which was killed by Hercules during one of his twelve labours, and next put into the sky. a vicious monster in Greek mythology that lived at Nemea. It was eventually killed by Heracles. It could not be killed with mortal weapons because its golden fur was impervious to attack. Its claws were sharper than mortal swords and could cut through any armor. The Nemean lion took women as hostages to its lair in a cave near Nemea, luring warriors from nearby towns to save the damsel in distress. After entering the cave, the warrior would see the woman (usually feigning injury) and rush to her side. Once he was close, the woman would turn into a lion and kill the warrior, devouring his remains and giving the bones to Hades.” (Source: ) NAME SOURCE

MATESPRIT Feferi and Sollux:

Giillbert Fiin Peixes-Captor

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KISMESIS Roxy and Sollux:

Cassiopeia “Cassie” Chrysanthemum Captor

Her first name is a constellation. The name of the constellation was originally Arabic كف kaf "palm", a residue of an old name of Cassiopeia, al-kaff al-khadib "the stained hand"; also known as al-sanam al-nakah "the camel's hump".

Avocet “Ava” Captor

Her name means a long-legged wading bird with a slender upturned bill and strikingly patterned plumage. Monozygotic Twin to Gemina)

Gemina “Mina” Cosette Captor

Her name is the female version of the Greek Gemini as well as meaning Dove which connects to the bird symbolism of the Striders.

Her nickname Mina fits the four letter theme.

Cosette is a feminine given name, is pronounced koh-ZETT. It is of French origin, is best known as the heroine of "Les Misérables" (1862) by Victor Hugo, Cosette was the nickname given to the girl named Euphrasie (is only mentioned briefly) by her mother.

KISMESIS Damara and Meenah:

Barani Megido-Peixes

She is named after the fifth nakshatra in Hindu astronomy, "the bearer", corresponding to 35, 39 and 41 Arietis. In Jyotisa. It is classified as a Cruel or Active nakshatra, meaning that, under electional astroloal beliefs, works of a harmful or deceptive nature are best conducted while the moon is Bharani)

It is also an honourable title given to the warriors or kings in ancient Tamil Nadu for having killed thousand elephants in war. Barani (Sanskrit) also refers to the name of a star in India, which is a part of the Zodiac and Horoscope. In India, used for Rainfed agriculture.

Mizuki Megido-Peixes (Thief of Time)

From Japanese 瑞 (mizu) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious" and 希 (ki) meaning "hope", besides other kanji combinations.

Ariete Megido-Peixes (Bard of Life)

Gamma Arietis (γ Ari, γ Arietis) is the Bayer designation for a binary star system in the northern constellation of Aries. It has the traditional name Mesarthim, which is of obscure origin.)

KISMESIS Aradia and Vriska:

Harriett “Harry” Chalmers Megido-Serket

Harriet Chalmers Adams was an American explorer, writer and photographer. She traveled extensively in South America, Asia and the South Pacific in the early 20th century, and published accounts of her journeys in the National Geographic magazine.

KISMESIS Mindfang and Redglare:

Talion Serket (Rogue of Light) Talion, Latin lex talionis, principle developed in early Babylonian law and present in both biblical and early Roman law that criminals should receive as punishment precisely those injuries and damages they had inflicted upon their victims. Many early societies applied this "eye for an eye" principle literally. Asatha Serket (Knight of Light) Source Girtab Serket Kappa Scorpii is a binary star system in the southern constellation of Scorpius. It has the traditional name Girtab.

Poly V of Damara and Kurloz with Caliborn as pivot:

Aswini Megido (Sylph of Time)

In a similar system to the Chinese, the first lunar mansion in Hindu astronomy was called "Aswini", after the traditional names for Beta and Gamma Arietis, the Aswins. Because the Hindu new year began with the vernal equinox, the Rig Veda contains over 50 new-year's related hymns to the twins, making them some of the most prominent characters in the work.) Hammal "Mal" Megido (Page of Time)

Alpha Arietis is the Bayer designation for the brightest star in the northern zodiacal constellation of Aries. It has the traditional name Hamal, which comes from the Arabic phrase for "head of the ram")

Kharon Makara (Rogue of Rage)

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Poly-cule Jake, Jane, Roxy, Eridan Dirk, Hal, Calliope, Aradia, Equius, Nepeta, Byrd/Davesprite:

Pairings:

Jake with Jane, Roxy, Dirk, Hal, Aradia

Jane with Equius, Roxy, Calliope and Jake

Roxy with Jake, Eridan, Hal, Calliope and Jane

Dirk and Hal with Jake and Equius

Byrd with Nepeta and Aradia

Equius with Jane, Dirk, Hal and Aradia

KIDS:

Bennet Jacob Crocker-Lalonde (Rogue of Life: Jane and Roxy)

The name Bennett is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Bennett is: blessed. From benedictus meaning blessed. Famous bearers: 6th-century Italian saint Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine order of monks and nuns.

Sebastienne “Tia” Urania Crocker-Lalonde (daughter to Jane and Roxy)

Greek Meaning: The name Sebastienne is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Sebastienne is: Adored.

Urania (/jʊˈreɪniə/; Ancient Greek: Οὐρανία, Ourania; meaning "heavenly" or "of heaven"), also spelt Ourania, was, in Greek mythology, the muse of astronomy and a daughter of Zeus by Mnemosyne and also a great granddaughter of Uranus.[1][2] Some accounts list her as the mother of the musician Linus[3][4] by Apollo,[5] and Hymenaeus also is said to have been a son of Urania.[6] She is often associated with Universal Love and the Holy Spirit. Eldest of the divine sisters, Urania inherited Zeus' majesty and power and the beauty and grace of her mother Mnemosyne. Her middle name is named after Calliope.

Pandora “Dora” Jane English-Strider (daughter to Dirk and Jake)

Her first name Pandora means "gift", thus "the all-endowed", "the all-gifted" or "the all-giving" and was the first human woman created by the gods, specifically by Hephaestus and Athena on the instructions of Zeus. As Hesiod related it, each god helped create her by giving her unique gifts. Zeus ordered Hephaestus to mold her out of earth as part of the punishment of humanity for Prometheus' theft of the secret of inscribed against her figure on a fire. Her first name is also a reference to the home planet in the film Avatar.

Her nickname Dora is a reference to Dora the Explorer.

Neytiri “Tiri” Jasmine English-Strider (Village C blog; daughter to Jake and Dirk)

Named after a character from the Avatar film.

Nickname of Tiri fits the four letter theme.

Middle name of Jasmine is a flower.

Drake Samuel English-Strider (son to Jake and Dirk)

From an English surname derived from the Old Norse given name Draki or the Old English given name Draca both meaning "dragon". It coincides with the unrelated English word drake meaning "male duck". United States. It is also a combination of the names Jake and Dirk.

His middle name is Hebrew and means “name of God” or “God has heard”. Samuel was the last of the ruling judges in the Old Testament. He anointed Saul to be the first king of Israel, and later anointed David.

Dhanus Zakhak (son to flushed/pitch Dirk and Equius)

Dhanus is a Sanskrit name meaning bow. Dhanurmas is from 16 December and extends up to the mid of January (Hindu calendar months ). More appropriately, the start of the Dhanurmas is marked by the entry of the Sun in the Dhanur Rasi (Saggitarius); this is called Dhanuh Sankramana. During this month, the sun transits the Dhanur Rasi and enters the Makara Rashi at the end of this month. In Hindu calendar Dhanur Mas is a solar month and not an independent (Lunar) month. The period when the sun starts moving northward from the Tropic of Capricorn to the Tropic of Cancer is called uttaraayana. The opposite period when the sun moves southward is called dakshinaayana. Uttarayan thus occurs during the Dhanurmas. Dhanurmas or Dhanur Masa is also known by the names Chapa Mas, Kodanda Mas, Karmuka Mas etc. Chapa, Kodanda, Karmuka etc., in Sanskrit are synonyms of Dhanus; meaning a bow.

Auriga Zahhak (Maid of Void; daughter to flushed/pitch Hal and Equius)

The name is that of a constellation and also means charioteer in Latin.

Jasper Leijon-Strider (Knight of Heart; son to Byrd and Nepeta)

Jasper is named after Rose and Roxy’s cat Jaspers who became Jaspersprite and who comforted Nepeta after the loss of her lusus. Dallas Flora Strider (Maid of Void; daughter to Hal and Roxy)

It is a Scottish name meaning “from the waterfall” and is also the name of the state of Texas and a unisex name.

Her middle name means flower. Halley Ronald Crocker-English (Heir of Life: son to Jake and Jane)

His first name is from the comet and his counterparts dog.

Middle name is from Ronald Swanson. Alice Roxanne English (Maid of Hope: daughter to Jane and Jake)

Her first name is from Alice in Wonderland Jaxy Serenity English (Rogue of Hope: son to Jake and Roxy)

Her first name is Jake and Roxy scrambled together and fits the four letter name theme.

Her middle name is that of the Carapace Serenity.

Clio Euterpe Lalonde (daughter to Calliope and Roxy)

In Greek mythology, Clio (/ˈkli.oʊ/ or, more rarely, /ˈklaɪ.oʊ/; from Greek: ��λειώ, Kleiṓ; "made famous" or "to make famous"), also spelled Kleio,[1] is the muse of history, or in a few mythological accounts, the muse of lyre playing.

In Greek mythology, Euterpe (/juːˈtɜːrpiː/; Greek: Eὐτέρπη, Greek pronunciation: [efˈterpi], Ancient Greek: [eu̯térpɛː]; "rejoicing well" or "delight" from Ancient Greek εὖ 'well' + τέρπειν terpein 'to please') was one of the Muses, the daughters of Mnemosyne, fathered by Zeus. Called the "Giver of delight", when later poets assigned roles to each of the Muses, she was the muse of music. In late Classical times she was named muse of lyric poetry[1] and depicted holding a flute. A few say she invented the aulos or double-flute, though most mythographers credit Marsyas with its invention.

Thalia Agapanthus Lalonde (daughter to Calliope and Roxy)

Her first name means Joyous muse of comedy. It also fits the six letter theme.

Her middle name is a South African plant of the lily family, with blue or white flowers growing in rounded clusters.

Peyton Strider (daughter to flushed Aradia and Byrd/Davesprite)

Peyton. Payton is a given name in use in English speaking countries. One source indicates the name comes from a surname derived from a place name meaning "Pœga's town" in Old English. Another source indicates the name means "fighting man's estate.". The name is popular for both boys and girls in the United States. It also fits the six letter theme.

Marion Ravenwood Megido (daughter to Jake and Aradia)

Marion is named after the Indiana Jones character Marion Ravenwood. Her first name also fits the six letter theme.

Ishtar Zakhak (Seer of Void: daughter to Jane and Equius – name belongs to Village C blog)

Ishtar (English pronunciation /ˈɪʃtɑːr/; transliteration: DIŠTAR; Akkadian: 𒀭𒈹 ; Sumerian𒀭) is the Mesopotamian East Semitic (Akkadian, Assyrian and Babylonian) goddess of fertility, love, war, sex, and power.

Chiron “Ron” Zakhak (Sylph of Void; Jane and Equius)

Chiron is a comet with a unique and erratic orbit. In the natal chart, Chiron is symbolized by the “wounded healer”. It represents our deepest wound, and our efforts to heal the wound. Chiron was named after the centaur in Greek mythology who was a healer and teacher who, ironically, could not heal himself.

"In some legends, the Centaur Chiron was the son of Philyra and Saturn, who was said to have changed himself into a horse to escape his jealous wife, Rhea. Chiron was eventually immortalised in the constellation of Centaurus or in some version, Sagittarius. The arrow of this constellation points towards the star Antares, the “heart of the scorpion.” Like the satyrs, centaurs were notorious for being wild and lusty, overly indulgent drinkers and carousers, given to violence when intoxicated, and generally uncultured delinquents. Chiron, by contrast, was intelligent, civilized and kind. His nobility is further reflected in the story of his death, as Prometheus sacrificed his life, allowing mankind to obtain the use of fire. Chiron exchanged his immortality for Prometheus life, even though he had been suffering the pain of a poison arrow. Ironically, Chiron, the master of the healing arts, could not heal himself, so he willingly gave up his immortality and died.”

Amunet Zahaak (daughter to Aradia and Equius)

Her name is Egyptian and means “the hidden one”

Thalim Ampora (Knight of Hope; son to flushed Roxy and Eridan)

His name is another name for the constellation Eridanus. Al Thalim ("the Ostrich") by fifteenth-century Tartar astronomer Ulug Beg.)

Pegasus “Peggy” Zakhak (daughter to Hal and Equius)

Pegasus (Ancient Greek: Πήγασος, Pḗgasos; Latin: Pegasus, Pegasos) is one of the best known creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine stallion also known as a horse usually depicted as pure white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.

Benjamin “Ben” Stiller Strider (Page of Heart: son to Jake and Hal)

Lara Croft English-Strider (daughter to Jake and Hal)

Lara Croft is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the Square Enix (previously Eidos Interactive) video game franchise Tomb Raider. She is presented as a beautiful, intelligent, and athletic English archaeologist-adventurer who ventures into ancient, hazardous tombs and ruins around the world.

POLY-CULE intertwined quadrants of Dolorosa (Zaniah), Psiioniic (Xullos), Disciple (Asleha), Redglare (Hesper), Signless (Kheper), Sherat (Demoness), Signless and Dolorosa are platonic due to being mother-child:

Xuleha Captor (Witch of Heart; daughter to Signless, Disciple and Psiioniic)

Source: ASUKA KURERU Khelos Captor (Page of Blood; son to to Signless, Disciple and Psiioniic)

Source: Asuka Kureru

Korreh Maryam (Mage of Space; daughter to Xullos, Asleha and Zaniah. “Persephone or Kore both virgin maiden of the earth and iron queen of the underworld, creator and destroyer goddess, before her abduction, she is called Kore; and once taken she becomes Persephone (‘she who brings destruction’)” NAME SOURCE Chitra Captor (daughter to Xullos, Themis and Zaniah. Her name is a Sanskrit adjective meaning "excellent, distinguished; bright, bright-colored") Zamora Maryam (daughter to Xullos, Themis and Zaniah.) Kavita Vantas (daughter to Xullos, Themis and Kheper. Her name means poem) Venera Vantas (daughter to Xullos, Themis and Kheper, she is named after Venus and her name comes from Ashkatom) Denneb Captor (son to Xullos Captor and Asleha, he is named after Denebola which is the third brightest star in the zodiac constellation of Leo.) Zillah Captor (daughter to Zaniah and Xullos, Biblical the meaning of the name Zillah is: Shadow, the tingling of the ear.) Ishaan Captor (son to Zaniah and Xullos, in east direction. Ishana is also written as Ishaan, Ishan or Eashan in the English language, with the same Hindu meaning.)

Pollux Captor (son to pitch/flushed Sherat and Xullos) Oryxus Captor (son to pitch/flushed Sherat and Xullos) Jaanus Captor (son to pitch/flush Sherat and Xullos. He is named after ancient Roman religion and myth figure Janus who is the god of beginnings and transitions, and thereby of gates, doors, passages, endings and time. He is usually depicted as having two faces, since he looks to the future and to the past. NAME SOURCE. Saliha Maryam (daughter to Zaniah and Xullos, her name in the Quran means “good deed”) Shanna Maryam (daughter to Zaniah and Asleha, she is named after Sharra Itu, a Sumerian fertility goddess) Gliese Maryam (son to Zaniah and Themis, he is named after a red dwarf in the Libra system) Sybari Maryam (daughter to Zaniah and Themis, her name is a variant of the name Sibyl which means Prophetess. NAME SOURCE. Panthe Vantas (Seer of Space; daughter Asleha and Kheper, "Panthe was named for Panthera, the genus of big cats. Nepeta was also named for a scientific term - the genus of catnip" NAME SOURCE.)

Acuben Vantas (son to pitch/flushed Kheper and Asleha, it is an Arabic star name) Shavit Vantas (son to Kheper and Themis, her name means "comet") Chelae Vantas (daughter to Xullos and Kheper, her name means claw or pincer) Farris Zakhak (daughter to Nergal Zakhak and Sherat Megido, name comes from Ashkatom and means horseman or knight in Arabic) Alrami Zakhak (son to Nergal Zakhak and Sherat Megido, name means archer) Shrati Zakhak (Knight of Time; daughter to Nergal Zakhak and Sherat Megido) Lasaat Nitram (Rogue of Light; son to Shaula Serket and Ebaran Nitram, his name comes from Ashkatom, twin brother to Anansi) Anansi Nitram (Bard of Breath; son to Mindfang and Summoner)

Twin brother to Lasaat, “Anansi is the name of a Spider trickster spirit known for holding all of the world’s knowledge. When one day he tried to hide it all away for himself, he was tricked into carrying with a pot with no lid up a tree by son, when the knowledge poured out like water onto the land in a great rain of knowledge. He then got angry and tried to chase his son, but the son had already outsmarted him.” NAME SOURCE

OTHERS:

Kvarah Peixes (Witch of Space: daughter to friends-witch-benefits Feferi Peixes and Kanaya Maryam) Aneith Peixes (Sylph of Heart: daughter to friends-with-benefits Nepeta Leijon and Feferi Peixes) Chiara Peixes (Page of Life: daughter to friends-with-benefits Aradia Megido and Feferi Peixes) Loki Captor (Prince of Doom: twin son to Matesprits Feferi Peixes and Sollux Captor – Belongs to Village C blog) Leda Captor (Witch of Doom: twin daughter to Matesprits Feferi Peixes and Sollux Captor – Belongs to Village C blog) Leonad ”Leo”

Finn Captor (Thief of Doom: son to Auspicee Meenah Peixes and Mituna Captor) Nero Ampora (Prince of Life: son to friends-with-benefits Eridan Ampora and Meenah Peixes) Varuna Ampora (Bard of Light: daughter to former Kismesis Cronus and Aranea) Giedel Leijon (Knight of Rage: son to former Matesprits Meulin Leijon and Kurloz Makara) Vivian Ampora (Witch of Light: daughter to former Kismesis Eridan Ampora and Vriska Serket) Megara “Meg” Makara (Bard of Mind: daughter to former Kismesis Gamzee Makara and Terezi Pyrope) Kozari Makara (Witch of Rage; daughter to former Kismesis Gamzee Makara and Sollux Captor) Faye Serendipity Makara (Maid of Rage; daughter to Matesprits Tavros Nitram and Gamzee Makara) Kenelm Ampora (Heir of Void: son to friends-with-benefits Eridan Ampora and Equius Zakhak) Talion

Rogue of Light Isabel Fortress Maryam (Thief of Space: daughter to former Kismesis Kanaya Maryam and Vriska Serket - From Moirail-Babies blog) Vrisha Nitram (Thief of Breath; daughter to former Kismesis Tavros Nitram and Vriska Serket) (Seer of Heart: daughter to friends-with-benefits Terezi Pyrope and Nepeta Leijon) Castor Captor (Seer of Doom: son to friends-with-benefits Terezi Pyrope and Sollux Captor) Rikisa Peixes Ascell Peixes (Mage of Void: son to friends-with-benefits Feferi Peixes and Equius Zakhak, he is named after the constellation Ascella) Zhalen Peixes (Knight of Light: daughter to former Kismesis Vriska Serket and Feferi Peixes)

Zeniah Zakhak (Maid of Void; daughter to Kismesis Porrim Maryam and Horuss Zakhak) Lizbet Maryam (Prince of Space: daughter to Auspicee Porrim Maryam and Latula Pyrope) Lesath Maryam (Heir of Light: son to Auspicee Aranea Serket and Porrim Maryam) Mekbud Maryam (Mage of Space: son to Matesprits Porrim Maryam and Meulin Leijon) Aquila Captor (Mage of Doom: son to Kismesis Meulin Leijon and Mituna Captor) Panama Nitram (Thief of Breath: daughter to former matesprits Damara Megido and Rufioh Nitram) Shavit Vantas (Page of Blood: daughter to friends-with-benefits Latula Pyrope and Kankri Vantas) Hyaden Nitram (Mage of Breath: son to friends-with-benefits Terezi Pyrope and Tavros Nitram) Hesper Pyrope (Rogue of Mind: son to friends-with-benefits Terezi Pyrope and Aradia Megido) Subraa Maryam (Seer of Heart: daughter to friends-with-benefits Kanaya Maryam and Nepeta Leijon) Leonor Captor (Maid of Heart: daughter to friends-with-benefits Nepeta Leijon and Sollux Captor) Indiana “Indy” happy thoughts Megido-Nitram (Page of Time: daughter to friends-with-benefits Tavros Nitram and Aradia Megido - From Moirail-babies Blog)

Galene Peixes (Sylph of Life: daughter to Matesprits Meenah Peixes and Aranea Serket) Mizuki Peixes (Thief of Time: daughter to Kismesis Meenah Peixes and Damara Megido)

Panama Nitram (Thief of Breath: daughter to Ex-matesprits Damara Megido and Rufioh Nitram. she is named after the country of Panama. Some believe that the country was named after a commonly found species of trees. Others believe that the first settlers arrived in Panama in August, when butterflies abound, and that the name means "many butterflies" in an indigenous language.) Undine Peixes (Sylph of Heart: daughter to friends-with-benefits Nepeta and Feferi) Astrea Pyrope (daughter to friends-with-benefits Aradia and Terezi. Astraea or Astrea meaning "star-maiden" was a daughter of Zeus and Themis or of Astraeus and Eos. She and her mother were both personifications of justice, though Astraea was also associated with innocence and purity. Rukbat

Yamanu Zahaak (son to ex-Matesprits Rufioh and Horuss, from Αμμων (Ammon), the Greek form of Egyptian Ymn (reconstructed as Yamanu) which meant "the hidden one". In early Egyptian mythology he was a god of the air, creativity and fertility, who was particularly revered in Thebes. Later, during the Middle Kingdom, his attributes were combined with those of the god Ra and he was worshipped as the supreme solar deity Amon-Ra.

Subraa Maryam (Seer of Heart: daughter to Meulin and Porrim. Her name is a variant of the star Omicron Leonis (ο Leo, ο Leonis), known also by the traditional name Subra) Magdah Maryam (Maid of Void; daughter to Kismesis Porrim and Horrus) Lestat Maryam (Heir of Light: son to ex-Matesprits Aranea and Porrim) Giedel Leijon (Bard of Heart: son to ex-Matesprits Meulin and Kurloz) Loki Captor (Prince of Doom: twin son Feferi, Sollux and Aradia – BELONGS TO CHARACTER SOURCE) Leda Captor (Witch of Doom: twin daughter to Feferi, Sollux and Aradia – Belongs to CHARACTER SOURCE) Castor Captor (Seer of Doom: son to friends-with-benefits Terezi and Sollux

Friends with benefits Nepeta and Sollux Finn Captor (Thief of Doom: son to Auspicee Meenah and Mituna) Dabara Nitram (Thief of Breath; daughter to former ex-Kismesis Tavros and Vriska, her name comes from the Arabic Al Dabaran, The Follower, because Aldebaran appears to follow the Pleiades through the night sky.) Hyaden Nitram (Mage of Breath: son to friends-with-benefits Terezi and Tavros) Indiana “Indy” happy thoughts Megido-Nitram (Page of Time: daughter to friends-with-benefits Tavros Nitram and Aradia Megido - From Moirail-babies Blog)

Ganmed Ampora (Knight of Hope: son to former Ex-Kismesis Cronus and Aranea, “Its name is Latin for “water-carrier” or “cup-carrier” Aquarius is identified as GU.LA “The Great One” in the Babylonian star catalogues. Aquarius is also sometimes identified with the beautiful prince Ganymede, a youth in Greek mythology and the son of Trojan king Tros, who was taken to Mount Olympus by Zeus to act as cup-carrier to the gods.” NAME SOURCE

Rukbat Nitram (Thief of Breath; son to Matesprits Rufioh and Horuss. Alpha Sagittarii is a star in the Sagittus constellation. It has the traditional names Alrami and Rukbat. Isabel Fortress Maryam (Thief of Space: daughter to Ex-Kismesis Kanaya and Vriska. The name “Bella” is Italian and/or Latin in origin and means “beautiful.” The name is well known as one of the leading characters in the “Twilight” series of books and subsequent movies. This character is from the Moirail-Babies blog) Domare Pyrope (Seer of Heart: daughter to friends-with-benefits Terezi and Nepeta, her name means Judge in Swedish and also means arbitrator) Lizbet Maryam (Prince of Space: daughter to Auspicee Porrim and Latula) Mekbud Captor (son to Kismesis Meulin and Mituna. His name comes from Zeta Geminorum which is the Bayer designation for a star in the zodiac constellation Gemini, on the outstretched left 'leg' of the twin Pollux. It has the traditional name Mekbuda, meaning the lion's folded paw.) Aquila Captor (son to Kismesis Meulin and Mituna. The name Aquila is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Aquila is 'Eagle.' Used by Romans, early Christians, and mentioned in the New Testament, and in use in English-speaking countries since the 17th century.) Leonor Maryam (Maid of Heart; daughter to Matesprits Meulin and Porrim)

Shakti Peixes (Knight of Light: daughter to ex-Kismesis Vriska and Feferi, her name is Sanskrit and means “power” or “empowerment”) Kumari Peixes (Witch of Space: daughter to friends-witch-benefits Feferi and Kanaya) Helles Peixes (daughter to Revati Peixes and Sherat Megido. She is named after the goddess nymph of the Hellespont sea. She was the sister of the boy Phrixus who fell sea from the back of the flying Golden Ram during her escape from Greece. Poseidon rescued and transformed her into a sea-goddess.) Lahamu Peixes (daughter to Revati and Sherat, Lahamu was the first-born daughter of Tiamat and Abzu in Akkadian mythology) Zhaleh Peixes (daughter to Revati and Sherat, Zhaleh is Persian for dew/rain) Leonis ”Leo” Ampora (Prince of Heart: son to Kismesis Nepeta and Eridan. He is named after Beta Leonis Minoris which is a binary star in the constellation of Leo Minor and after Pounce de Leon.) Kirvas Ampora (Prince of Light; son to ex-Kismesis Eridan and Vriska, his name belongs to Asuka Kureru) Kozari Makara (Witch of Rage; daughter to ex-Kismesis Gamzee and Sollux) Faye Makara (Maid of Rage; daughter to Matesprits Tavros Nitram and Gamzee Makara; belongs to http://universe-c.tumblr.com/) Kenelm Ampora (son to friends-with-benefits Equius and Eridan; From the Old English name Cenhelm, which was composed of the elements cene "bold, keen" and helm "helmet". Saint Kenelm was a 9th-century martyr from Mercia, where he was a member of the royal family. The name was occasionally used during the Middle Ages, but has since become rare.) Nero Ampora (Prince of Life: son to friends-with-benefits Eridan and Meenah)

Lamira Rikisa Peixes (Thief of Void: daughter to Matesprits Meenah and Vriska) Galene Peixes (Sylph of Life: daughter to Matesprits Meenah and Aranea. She is named after one of the fifty Nereides, she was the goddess of calm seas.)

Ascell Peixes (Mage of Void: son to friends-with-benefits Feferi Peixes and Equius Zakhak, he is named after the constellation Ascella)

Hircus Makara (son to Burt and Algedi Makara) Iris Serendipity Makara (Seer of Rage; daughter to former Auspicee Roxy Lalonde and Gamzee Makara) Saanen Makara (daughter to Philip and Algedi Makara) Damani Makara (daughter to Philip and Algedi Makara) Kamori Makara (daughter to Philip and Algedi Makara, named after goat breed) Gumfre Makara (Bard of Life: son to former Kismesis Jane Crocker and Gamzee Makara, his name comes from Gumshoe - he belongs to canesandsceptres) Alvitz “Al” Zahak (son to Nergal and Burt) Alvakr Zahkak (son to Nergal and Burt) Jacobo “Bo” Nitram (son to Burt and Ebaran) Shala Maryam (daughter to Rosalind Lalonde and Zaniah Maryam) Cadmus Captor (son to Rosalind Lalonde and Xullos Captor) Sadhvi Strider (daughter to Hesper and Jeff aka Alha Dave) Kishar Strider (daughter to Hesper and Jeff) Sarthi Strider (daughter to Hesper and Jeff) Nefele Strider (daughter to Sherat and Jeff) Nandin Nitram (son to Ebaran and Jeffrey) Nahnos Nitram (son to Ebaran and Jeffrey) Anthea Maryam (daughter to Jade English and Zaniah Maryam) Byakko Leijon (daughter to Jade English and Asleha Leijon) Maahes Leijon (son to Jade English and Asleha Leijon) Geshua Vantas (son to Jonathan Crocker and Kheper) Signum Vantas (son to Jonathan Crocker and Kheper) Teresa Crocker (daughter to Philip and Hesper Pyrope) Kendra Crocker (daughter to Philip and Hesper Pyrope) Megara “Meg” Makara (Bard of Mind: daughter to former Kismesis Gamzee and Terezi, her name is a variant of Megaera, a Greek goddess who punishes people who commit crimes)

Helles Peixes (daughter to Revati and Sherat. Helle (/ˈhɛli/; Greek: Ἕλλη), sometimes also called Athamantis (Ἀθαμαντίς), was a character in Greek mythology who figured prominently in the story of Jason and the Argonauts. Phrixus, son of Athamas and Nephele, along with his twin sister, Helle, were hated by their stepmother, Ino. Ino hatched a devious plot to get rid of the twins, roasting all the town's crop seeds so they would not grow. The local farmers, frightened of famine, asked a nearby oracle for assistance. Ino bribed the men sent to the oracle to lie and tell the others that the oracle required the sacrifice of Phrixus. Before he was killed though, Phrixus and Helle were rescued by a flying golden ram sent by Nephele, their natural mother. Helle fell off the ram into the Hellespont (which was named after her) and died, but Phrixus survived all the way to Colchis, where King Aeetes took him in and treated him kindly, giving Phrixus his daughter, Chalciope, in marriage. In gratitude, Phrixus gave the king the golden fleece of the ram, which Aeetes placed in a consecrated grove, under the care of a sleepless dragon. ) Dorian Ampora (son to Deucal and Burt Strider) Regina Peixes (Rogue of Light: daughter to Kismesis Rose and Feferi) Alilah Peixes (Sylph of Void: daughter to friends-with-benefits Roxy and Feferi) Meryl Streep Peixes (Seer of Life: daughter to ex-Kismesis Jane and Feferi, she is named after the actress and her name is Celtic for Bright Sea) Sinann Peixes (Thief of Void: daughter to former Kismesis Meenah Peixes and Roxy Lalonde) Magali “Maggie” Ampora (Witch of Hope: daughter to Kismesis/Matesprit reach-around Hal/AR and Cronus) Ashana “Asha” Ampora (Sylph of Hope: daughter to Kismesis/Matesprit reach-around Kankri and Cronus - Belongs to the Village C blog and isn’t owned by me, her name means hope) Sibyl Quinoa Ampora (Seer of Hope: daughter to former Kismesis Rose Lalonde and Eridan Ampora, her name is Greek and means Prophetess) Scylla Agave Ampora (Knight of Hope: daughter to Matesprits Roxy Lalonde and Eridan Ampora. In Greek mythology, Scylla (/ˈsɪlə/ SIL-ə; Greek: Σκύλλα, pronounced [skýl̚la], Skylla) was a monster that lived on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite its counterpart Charybdis.) Nashir Makara (son to Burt and Algedi Makara)

Kaneda Crocker (son to Philip and Sherat Megido) Frixus Crocker (daughter to Philip and Sherat Megido) Dharma Maryam (daughter to Philip and Zaniah Maryam) Jordan Maryam (son to Philip and Zaniah Maryam) Magdah Maryam (daughter to Philip and Zaniah Maryam) Maynard Zahhak (son to Philip and Nergal Zahaak) Sophia Esther Captor (Sylph of Doom: daughter to Auspicee Sollux and Jane, her name is Greek and means Wisdom) Matzos Pyrope (Maid of Mind; daughter to Talon partner Legislacerators-with-benefits Terezi Pyrope and Jane Crocker. He is named after a Jewish bread called a Matzo) Cassiopeia “Cassie” Chrysanthemum Captor (Witch of Light: daughter to friends-with-benefits Rose Lalonde and Sollux Captor) Emmett Maryam (Seer of Time; son to friends-with-benefits Roxy Lalonde and Kanaya Maryam, he is named after a Twilight character) Jordan Maryam (son to former Kismesis Kanaya Maryam and Jane Crocker) Wendy Darling Nitram (Sylph of Breath: daughter to friends-with-benefits Jane Crocker and Tavros Nitram, she is named after the character from the Peter Pann series) Peter Pann Nitram (Prince of Hope: daughter to friends-with-benefits Jake English and Tavros Nitram) Lahamu Peixes (daughter to Revati and Sherat) Frixus Peixes (daughter to Revati and Sherat)

Geshua Vantas (son to Jonathan crocker and Kheper Vantas, it is a form of the name Joshua) Signum Vantas (son to John “Joe” Crocker and Kheper Vantas, his name means 'sign' in Latin. NAME SOURCE) Casey Vantas Nefele Strider (son to pitch/flushed fling Sherat and David. Her name comes from Nephele which is Greek for "cloud" and was a cloud nymph who figured prominently in the story of Phrixus and Helle) Damian Elias Strider (Prince of Time; son to Auspicee Dirk and Caliborn. His middle name is Hebrew and means "God the Lord; the strong Lord.") Dante “Dan” Basco Strider-Nitram (Rogue of Time: son to Kismesis Tavros Nitram and Dave Strider. He is named after the actor of the same name) Haylee Sabina Strider (daughter to Matesprits Byrd Strider and Aradia Megido) Salome Theodore Ryan Captor (Page of Doom: son to friends-with-benefits Dave Strider and Sollux Captor) Khonsu Vantas (Prince of Blood: son to Kismesis/Matesprit reach-around Kankri and Hal/AR. An Egyptian god whose main role was associated with the moon and whose name means Traveller) Audrey Hepburn Vantas (Sylph of Blood: daughter to friends-with-benefits Jane Crocker and Kankri Vantas. She is named for the actress of the same name) Linden Nitram (Prince of Breath; son to Matesprits Rook Brobot Strider and Rufioh Nitram) Liadan Nitram (Thief of Breath; daughter to Kismesis Rufioh Nitram and Aves Sawtooth Strider)

Byakko Leijon (Mage of Heart; son to Jade English and Asleha.) Maahes Leijon (Heir of Space; son to Jade English and Asleha Leijon, he is named after an ancient Egyptian lion-headed god of war,his name means "he who is true beside her") Cadmus Captor (son to pitch/flush Alpha Rose Lalonde and Xullos Captor) Jacobo "Bo" Nitram (Prince of Breath; son to Burt and Ebaran Nitram. "Jacobo has its obvious revolutionary leanings: A Jacobin is someone who supports a centralized Republic, with power made at the federal level in contemporary usage. At its inception during the French Revolution the term was popularly applied to all supporters of revolutionary opinions. Specifically, it was used to describe members of the Jacobin club, a revolutionary, far-left political movement that had been the most famous political club of the French Revolution." SOURCE) Nandin Nitram (Mage of Time; son to David Strider and Ebaran Nitram, Sanskrit name meaning bull) Nahnos Nitram (Prince of Breath; son to David Strider and Ebaran) Sadhvi Strider (daughter to David Strider and Themis, her name is Sanskrit for girls meaning Virtuous) Kishar Strider (daughter to David and Themis, she is named after the Babylonian goddess of Earth. Her name means "host of earth.") Sarthi Strider (daughter to David Strider and Sherat)

Kytera Carmine Crocker (Page of Mind; twin daughter to Philip Crocker and Themis. Name comes from Ashkatom, her middle name means red) Kendra Crocker (twin daughter to Philip Crocker and Themis, her name means Prophetess) Kaneda Crocker (twin son to Philip and Sherat Megido, his name is Japanese and means rich and wealthy) Frixus Crocker (daughter to Philip Crocker and Sherat Megido, named after the character Phrixus from the Greek story of the Golden Fleece) Dharma Maryam (Maid of Space; daughter to Philip Crocker and Zaniah Maryam, her name in Hinduism signifies behavior that is in accordance with order that makes life and the universe possible.) Lailah Maryam (daughter to Zaniah and Phil, in Muslim the meaning of the name Lailah is: Night. Born at night. Sweetheart.) Anthea Faraday Maryam (Page of Space; daughter to Jade English and Zaniah Maryam. whose name has the meaning "flower, blossom". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Hera. Named after Michael Faraday, an English scientist who contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His main discoveries include those of electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis.) Ottoline Maryam (Seer of Light; daughter to Alpha Rose and Zaniah Maryam. Her name is that of a English woman whose patronage was influential in artistic and intellectual circles)

Nashir Makara (Heir of Rage; son to friends-with-benefits Algeri and Burt, his name is an Arabic given name meaning “Helper” or “one who gives victory”) Hircus Makara (Page of Rage; son to friend-benefits Algeri and Burt, his name comes from ASHKATON, The he-goat (hircus) is a lascivious animal, butting and always eager to mate; his eyes look sideways on account of wantonness, whence he has taken his name, for according to Suetonius (Prata, fr. 171), hirqui are the corners of the eyes. His nature is so ardent that his blood by itself dissolves adamantine stone [diamonds], which can be overpowered by neither fire nor iron.") Maynard Zachary Zakhak (son to Philip Crocker and Nergal Zakhak) Alvitz "Al” Zakhak (son to Nergal Zakhak and Burt Strider) Alvakr Zakhak (son to Nergal Zakhak and Burt Strider, Alvakr and Alsvidr are the name of Sol's horses, according to some sources in Norse Mythology) Teresa Crocker (Maid of Mind; daughter to Philip Crocker and Themis. The name may be derived from the Greek verb θερίζω (therízō), meaning to harvest, Greek θερος (theros) "summer" or from the name of the Greek island of Therasia, the western island of Santorini). Its popularity likely increased due to the prominence of several Roman Catholic saints, including Teresa of Ávila, Thérèse of Lisieux and, most recently, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta.)

Teshub Nitram (Prince of Breath; son to Matesprits Robert/Brobot and Rufioh. “Teshub was the Hurrian god of sky and storm. His name is from the Hittite root *tarh- “to defeat, conquer” The sacred bull common throughout Anatolia was his signature animal, represented by his horned crown. According to Hittite myths, one of Teshub’s greatest acts was the slaying of the dragon Illuyanka.Myths also exist of his conflict with the sea creature (possibly a snake or serpent) Hedammu.” NAME SOURCE Elnath Nitram (son to Matesprits Robert Strider/Brobot and Rufioh Nitram) Rohini Nitram ((Thief of Breath; daughter to Rufioh Nitram and Dann/Brobot, "the red one", a name of Aldebaran. Also known as brāhmī) Sinann Peixes (daughter to Samuel Sassacre and Revati Peixes. Sinann was a goddess in ancient Celtic mythology associated with the river Shannon which is named after her. “Shannon” is how “Sinann” is pronounced, more or less. It was said Sinann was a slayer of sea monsters.) Alilah Peixes (daughter to Samuel Sassacre and Revati Peixes.) Daufin Ampora (twin son to Dorian and Burt from a drunken one night stand. "Daufin, mostly because of the pun on dauphin - the title given to the heir-apparent to the throne of France. You know, a prince. There’s also the connection to dolphin, which, if you didn’t know already, are the jerks of the sea. They rape and murder and are generally terrifying, yo. I also like the connection to dolphin because dolphins are mammals - they can’t breathe water and need to surface. It’s a neat allusion to the fact that as a seadweller, Dualscar doesn’t actually spend much time in the water - more in a ship, chasing Mindfang around. And finally, of course, there is the fin pun." (Source) Calypso Ampora (Prince of Hope: twin daughter to Dorian and Burt from a drunken one night stand. Her name starts with Cal like Lil Cal and is the name of nymph in Greek mythology, who lived on the island of Ogygia where she detained Oddyseus for several years.)

Dante “Dan” Basco Strider-Nitram (Rogue of Time: son to Kismesis Tavros Nitram and Dave Strider. He is named after the actor of the same name) Sabina Strider (Mage of Time: daughter to poly flushed Byrd Strider and Aradia Megido. Feminine form of Sabinus, a Roman cognomen meaning "Sabine" in Latin. The Sabines were an ancient people who lived in central Italy, their lands eventually taken over by the Romans after several wars.) Salome “Sally” Megido-Strider (flushed Aradia and Byrd) "Salome (Sa-low-mi) was named for Herod’s daughter, who got a great many people dead back in the day, and also alludes to how she appears to be the villain in place of Lord English: Salome’s continuous activities, according to Nicolaus, included further plotting and intrigue. She became the worst enemy of Herod’s two sons by Mariamme—Alexander and Aristobulus—although her daughter Berenice was married to the latter. She even used her daughter to spy on Aristobulus (Ant. 16:201). Salome’s role in the long story of the two men’s downfall was decisive. Because Nicolaus acquitted Aristobulus and Alexander of the charge of treason for which they were executed, he made Salome the real guilty party. In 7 b.c.e. her efforts bore fruit and the boys were executed." SOURCE) Pegasus “Peggy” Zakhak (Prince of Void: daughter to Matesprits Shaw Strider/Sawtooth and Horuss Zakhak. She is named after a winged horse from Greek mythology) Audrey Hepburn Vantas (Sylph of Blood: daughter to friends-with-benefits Jane Crocker and Kankri Vantas. She is named for the actress of the same name) Linden Gabriel Lalonde (Heir of Space; son to poly flushed Callie and Roxy. His first name means lime tree and his middle name is Hebrew and means God is my Strength)

Cassandra Thomas Simon Captor (Page of Doom: son to friends-with-benefits Dave and Sollux, his first name is the Greek form of the Aramaic name Ta’oma’ which meant “twin”. In the New Testament this is the name of the apostle who initially doubts the resurrected Jesus. His middle name is the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name Shim’on which meant “he has heard”.) Deborah "Debbie" Maryam (Seer of Void; daughter to friends-with-benefits Roxy and Kanaya) Jordan Maryam (Mage of Space; son to ex-Kismesis Kanaya and Jane) Wendy Darling Nitram (Sylph of Breath: daughter to friends-with-benefits Jane Crocker and Tavros Nitram, she is named after the character from the Peter Pann series) Peter Pann Nitram (Prince of Hope: daughter to friends-with-benefits Jake English and Tavros Nitram. He is named after Peter Pan who is a boy who wants to remain a child and never grow up. He is named after Peter Pan and its Alternian version Puppa Pan.)

Ashana “Asha” Ampora (Sylph of Hope: daughter to flushed/pitched Kankri and Cronus - NAME SOURCE Her name means Hope) Khonsu Vantas (Prince of Blood: son to Kismesis/Matesprit reach-around Kankri and Hal/AR. An Egyptian god whose main role was associated with the moon and whose name means Traveler) Tegmen Vantas (Maid of Blood; daughter to Kismesis/Matesprit reach-around Kankri and Hal/AR.) Kammar Vantas (son to Kismesis/Matesprit Kankri and Hal/AR, belongs to Everlind) Iris Serendipity Makara (Seer of Rage; daughter to ex-Auspicee Roxy and Gamzee. Means "rainbow" in Greek. Iris was the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. This name can also be given in reference to the English word (which derives from the same Greek source) for the name of the iris flower or the coloured part of the eye.) Gumfre Moishe Makara (Bard of Life: son to ex-Kismesis Jane and Gamzee, his first name comes from Gumshoe and his middle means Moses) Matzos Elisha Pyrope (Heir of Mind; daughter to Talon partner Legislacerators-with-benefits Terezi and Jane. He is named after a Jewish bread called a Matzo, his middle name is from a prophet and wonder-worker whose name in Hebrew translates as My God is salvation) Haylee Sophia Calliope Captor (Sylph of Doom: daughter to Auspicee Sollux and Jane, her first name is Greek and means Wisdom and her second name is that of one of her mother’s friends as well as being an alliteration) C++ Mithrandir Captor (Witch of Light; son to friends-with-benefits Rose and Sollux, belongs to MOI

Matsya Peixes (Thief of Void; son to ex-Kismesis Roxy and Meenah. Matsya (Sanskrit: मत्स्य, literally "Fish") is the avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in the form of a fish, preceding Kurma. Often listed as the first avatar in the lists of the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, Matsya is described to have rescued the first man, Manu, from a great deluge.) (SOURCE) Meryl Streep Peixes ( Seer of Life: Kismesis Jane Crocker and Feferi Peixes, she is named after the actress and her name is Celtic for Bright Sea) Ariel Peixes (Sylph of Void: daughter to friends-with-benefits Roxy and Feferi, she is named after Ariel from The Little Mermaid, her name in Hebrew means Lion of God) Regina Agave Peixes (Rogue of Light: daughter to Kismesis Rose and Feferi. Regina is a Late Latin feminine name meaning "queen" from the Latin. The word has the same meaning in Italian and Romanian. Her middle name is that of a perennial plant, each agave rosette flowers once and then dies) Sibyl Quinoa Ampora (Seer of Hope: daughter to ex-Kismesis Rose and Eridan. Her name is Greek and means Prophetess, her middle name is a grain crop with edible seeds) Dorian Ampora (son to flushed/pitch Hal/AR and Cronus. His name comes from a member of a Hellenic people speaking the Doric dialect of Greek, thought to have entered Greece from the north circa 1100 BC. They settled in the Peloponnese and later colonized Sicily and southern Italy. Also named after the character of Dorian Gray from The Picture of Dorian Gray, who believed that beauty and sensual fulfilment are the only things worth pursuing in life.) Magali “Maggie” Ampora (Witch of Hope: twin sister to Dorian, daughter to flushed/pitch Hal/AR and Cronus. Magali as a girl's name is pronounced ma-ga-LEE. It is of French and Greek origin, and the meaning of Magali is "pearl". Variant of Margaret. Also possibly from the Persian name Mar Galiti meaning "daughter of the sea" or "child of light", or from the French name Madeleine.)Calion Lalonde (Heir of Space: son to Kismesis Callie and Caliborn Makara) Callias Lalonde (Heir of Space: son to Kismesis Callie and Caliborn)

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Naming Your Succulent? Fetching "Pet" Names, Funny & Cute

DO NOT water your succulents again until the soil has dried out — from the highest of the pot to the bottom. This isn’t as a lot of an issue for out of doors succulents as a result of there may be more airflow and the water will dry out faster. These hanging leaves level out from its stem in several directions. This plant has shallow roots and is greatest grown in smaller pots. The zebra plant produces bright yellow, cone formed flower heads that last about a week. It may also be used for decorative purposes as an indoor plant. This plant has thick, pointed leaves which might be normally a green-gray color. The leaves are variegated with spots of white that stretch out instantly from the plant’s base. They are nice for brightening a backyard and making a summer vibe. It is finest suited to dry areas like succulent beds, rock gardens and even hanging baskets! This succulent doesn't want a lot water, however can take up a large area, so make sure to depart somewhat room when planting this one in your backyard. You can use the wholesome compounds of the aloe vera plant to ease scrapes and burns, so it is a nice plant to have around the home. This succulent may be found in ointments for burns, pores and skin lotion, drinks and cosmetics. When articles on building a succulents for sale , the pig’s ear can develop up to 4 ft excessive, making it a great addition to an outdoor garden. This agave succulent was initially grown in Mexico on mountains with elevations of 3,700 to 7,000 ft. It has mild green, flat and extensive leaves that resemble that of a whale’s tongue. They grow to be between two and 5 toes tall and about three to six feet extensive. Because of their large measurement, they're are more suitable to be grown outdoors. They grow to their full dimension when watered frequently and may produce 10 to14 ft-tall flower spikes. The most important factor to concentrate on when rising succulents outside is the solar. A lot of care instructions will say “full sun,” but that doesn't essentially mean they will have the ability to deal with temperatures of 100 degrees. making a succulents for sale do finest in zones 9 or 10 when outdoor. Here is a list of the top ten succulents for outdoor gardens. They can live for a few years indoors and though this sort of succulent can flower in the proper circumstances, it hardly ever does. Because of the panda plant’s small measurement and delicate texture, it looks nice in kids’s rooms or in hanging planters. Aloe vera is a wide range of houseplant that's most identified for its medical benefits. It has been grown in tropical climates for a few years and cultivated for its medicinal purposes. The pups and child plants will proceed residing, only the mom plant dies after flowering. Fortunately, most succulent vegetation don't die after flowering, although some do. The plant dies after it’s done blooming which is why it is also called the bloom of dying. The leaves of this plant start off as a lightweight inexperienced shade that turns darker in the sun. The zebra plant can grow between five and six inches tall and extensive. It doesn't take up plenty of room and does not require much care, so it really works well as a houseplant. The zebra plant gets its name from the white variegated stripes on its leaves. Once you trim off the bloom stalks, you can continue caring in your plant as is. After a succulent plant blooms for the primary time, it'll usually continue to bloom across the identical time every year after that. Some individuals like to supply additional nutrients to the plant to make sure that it is receiving the correct vitamins it needs for progress and to sustain the blooms. Fertilizer administered at ¼ to ½ power each two to 4 weeks should be enough and will provide your plants the nutrients it wants. succulents for sale campaign could take years before they're ready to bloom and some might not flower at all. In the summer, they'll bloom orange blossoms atop 20-inch stems that resemble a torch. It doesn't have quite the same medicinal advantages as its aloe vera cousin, but is unique its capacity to grow to nice lengths. When cared for correctly, the torch plant can develop up to ten toes tall and 18 inches across. The pig’s ear succulent was given its name because of its thick, oval leaves which have pink on the perimeters. During late summer time or early autumn, yellow and red flowers develop at the prime of two-foot stems and droop down. They are dainty, sluggish-rising and have an eccentric appearance. The panda plant is likely one of the most fascinating forms of indoor succulents due to its small and fuzzy leaves. The velvety appearance of its leaves and brownish pink markings on its edges are what earned it the name of the panda plant. The soak and dry technique helps the succulent develop a big, wholesome root system which will enable it to resist longer intervals of drought than most different vegetation. With a deep watering the succulent has plenty of entry to water. During the “drought” between watering, the succulent will begin to develop new roots, looking for extra water. Since most succulents are very prone to rot with frequent watering, you’re best off to attend for a signal out of your succulent earlier than watering. If possible, just pour water onto the soil around your succulents till it is fully soaked. For indoor succulents, it is generally best if water doesn’t get on prime of the leaves. Use sharp pruning shears or scissors and cut the blooms stalks off as close to the plant as potential with out damaging its leaves. Some succulent species flower freely even when younger whereas other species want a maturation period before they are able to flower. Most monocarpic succulents are great producers, that means they'd have produced loads of pups or child vegetation earlier than they flower and die.

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Port Stephen A. Douglas may be an entry to each timber associate degreed reef on Queensland’s way North Coast – creating it an irresistible tropical getaway.

Since its institution within the late decade, Port Stephen A. Douglas has had several incarnations: gold-rush port, sugar-export hub, a quiet fishing village. it had been within the late Seventies that business enterprise developers began to understand the many potentials of this long strip of beach, lush inexperienced mountains and expanse of the blue ocean. Yes, Mother Nature has been kind to the present region, inserting 2 natural wonders on its doorstep: the good coral reef and also the Daintree timber. once each gained World Heritage standing within the ’80s, Port’s standing as a must-visit destination was confirmed.

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1. Discover an underwater wonderland

Quicksilver Cruises – that has been running reef exploration tours for quite thirty-five years – offers wonderful daylong excursions to the outer reef, close to the sting of the sea bottom, concerning seventy kilometers north-east of the Port Douglas administrative division.

When the 90-minute cruise to the mooring pontoon, you'll explore the reef at leisure. Expect to visualize innumerable species of fish, ample staghorn and boulder coral, crustaceans, starfish, ocean turtles and a lot of – essentially, the complete solid of Finding Nemo (thankfully, minus the large sharks).

For assured swimmers, marine-biologist-guided skin diving tours square measure AN interactive thanks to finding out about the reef’s diverseness. Stingers (jellyfish) square measure rare – they’re most typical close to the lineation – however, it’s value hiring the Lycra suit, simply just in case.

If swimming isn’t your peculiarity, strive for a semi-submersible tour or “ocean walking” (with a full helmet). The cruise includes fish-feeding demonstrations, a mailbox (so postcards arrive postmarked from the reef) and a smorgasbord lunch.

2. Experience Indigenous culture

Combining regionally-inspired food with endemic storytelling, Flames of the Forest’s Aboriginal Cultural expertise could be a distinctive evening out. The arrival is pure theatre: there’s a wall of fireside as you debark from the shuttle (you can’t drive to Flames; they collect you from your hotel) and a candle- and a fairy-light-illuminated pathway through bushland.

Apéritifs and canapés precede a good-time banquet-style dinner; throughout, 2 native Kuku Yalanji brothers chat regarding Aboriginal heritage, charm with didgeridoo demos, dispel myths regarding their culture and, at the tip of the night, share a Dreamtime story. extremely suggested.

3. See the reef from above

The Great Barrier Reef is not a single mass but rather some 2900 individual reefs extending 2300 kilometers. It’s difficult to grasp the sheer size of it while on (or in) the water. A thrilling 10-minute helicopter joyride from the Quicksilver Cruises pontoon takes care of that.

Soaring above the reef, you’ll not only better understand the magnitude of this natural wonder, but you’ll also have the chance to see reef sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and, possibly, whales.

4. Immerse yourself in the ancient rainforest

World Heritage-listed since 1988, the Daintree rain forest is assumed to be between one hundred ten and one hundred eighty million years previous (that’s a minimum of fifty million years older than the Amazon).

Some plant species here even coexisted with dinosaurs. one among the foremost uncommon and exhilarating ways that to expertise its diversity is with Jungle surfriding, on a 357-meter zip-line through the forest, crystal rectifier by passionate and knowledgeable guides.

Whereas up within the cover (the highest purpose is nineteen.5 meters off the ground), they’ll tell you concerning whitish pines, Bennett’s tree kangaroos, titi mahogany, Hope’s Cycads, cassowaries, primitive flowering plants, umbrella palms and additional – in between whooshing from tree to tree.

5. Sail away

The perfect counterpoison to any or all the feverish reef and forest exploration? A sunset sail, naturally. merely board the 62-foot sailboat Aquarius then recline on the deck for ninety minutes of seventh heaven. Sample canapés, sip a glass of one thing chilled (you will bring your own alcohol), hear the ocean lap against the hull and soak up the outline views within the waning lightweight of day.

6. Mix with the locals at the marina

After an arduous twilight sail, sit back at the dockage, wherever 2 new hotspots area unit creating waves. Barbados may be a fashionable cocktail bar, complete with wood tables, day beds, and stylish blue-and-white stripy umbrellas.

The dish platter is ideal for sharing; the signature Caribbean mojito you must keep for yourself. Nearby, Hemingway’s distillery may be a fun place to settle certain the night. gap last June, this hip, well-run brewery/eatery has AN easygoing vibration.

The menu tempts with moreish fare like wood-fired dish, juicy burgers and slow-cooked cut of meat and ribs. The beers area unit sensational, too.

7. Get closer to the animals

Crocodiles, cassowaries, pademelons, myriad bird species… This region is abundant with life. however several of those creatures area unit either notoriously back or, frankly, a touch scary face to face within the wild. Enter life surround.

Here, you'll be able to hand-feed wallabies and kangaroos, cuddle koalas Associate in Nursingd stroke a baby crocodile’s skin (surprisingly soft), also as observe crocodile- and cassowary-feeding demonstrations.

The sanctuary operates breeding programs for vulnerable species (it has the sole captive breeding try of a jabiru, or jabiru, within the world) and conjointly rehabilitates animals that are hurt within the wild. just in case you don’t see it bushed one visit, free re-entry is enclosed within the price tag.

8. Croc-spot in the wild

No-one desires (or ought to try) to encounter a crocodilian up shut (at life surround – see No. seven – they tape the baby croc’s jaw before you stroke its skin) however it’s another factor to look at them from the protection of a ship.

On the Daintree stream, crocodilian categorical runs amazingly restful croc-spotting cruises. because the vessel motors gently upstream, you'll be able to expect to ascertain a minimum of one immature craniate (about thirty centimeters long) and one larger, older croc.

If you’re lucky, that’ll be four.5-meter gangster, the dominant male within the region. Another easygoing wildlife-spotting chance comes courtesy of On the water, a gorgeous place for a late lunch, because of pleasant views over Dickson water.

Come 5 pm, it’s time to fulfill patron saint, the 250-kilogram, two-meter groper UN agency has been coming back to Port for a daily feed for nearly twenty years. Stake out your viewing spot at the bar early – patron saint is extremely standard.

9. Dine al fresco

No resort city is complete while not nice restaurants and Port political leader has lots to supply. upmarket institutions embody one-hatted eating house H by Harrisons, wherever the entire market fish for 2 could be a must-have (though the Wagyu rump and blade also are exceptionally good). alternative notables embody a pair of Fish, with tasty Neoceratodus forsteri and bug dishes, and a stunning standout starter of tiger prawn bruschetta; and Sassi Cucina e Bar, a sensible Italian eatery with an appetizing menu that has a formidable Zuppa di Pesce (fish soup) and a delightful wine list.

All supply out of doors dining; in the end, this is often an alfresco city.

10. Walk at sunrise

There’s nothing as exhilarating as looking at the sun return up over an aquamarine ocean. Postcard-perfect and simply accessible, Four Mile Beach curves from the administrative district of Port The Little Giant.

Active sorts may contemplate cardiopulmonary exercise just like the locals for whom this beach could be a running track. Expect to greet and be greeted; the residents are a friendly ton, even before dawn. A nod of hi or a murmured “good morning” is that the excellent thanks to mixing in.

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Places to Visit in Sikkim

Sikkim is one of the most beautiful places in the northeast part of India. It is gently tucked in the lap of Himalayas and the landscapes are neatly locked with immense natural beauty and amazements. It not only soothes your mind and soul, it feeds your adrenalin rush with different activities that the cliffs or the river offer you. You can experience beautiful flowers, amazing snowfalls, mesmerizing Kanchenjunga and many other beautiful sights as well here. If you spend few days in Sikkim, you would witness some of the most beautiful sights here, some of them are discussed here to increase your wanderlust.

1. Tsomgo Lake

Tsomgo lake is situated just 38km away from the Gangtok city and is one of the most favourite and stunning tourist attractions. The road to Tsomgo Lake is itself an adventurous one since it’s a snaky road through the high mountains and rocky paths. The main attarctions here are the migratory ducks that you get to see here, yaks and ponies ride and the beautiful flowers like Primulas, yellow and blue poppies and the Irish flowers. However, while visiting Tsomgo Lake you need to take only one precaution that you need to start early hence it takes almost 2 hour’s drive from Gangtok and you need to avoid any late night journey here.

2. Smile Land

Smileland is the ultimate party destination in the capital, Gangtok. It is an amusement park cum picnic spot at Namil which 12 km away from Gangtok. This place gives you an amazing experience and from children to adults, everybody has something to do here. You can splash, dive, play, relax and have fun. There are two different pools, one for children and one for the adults. The entire place is surrounded by beautiful nature like a river, vegetation, Sikkim Science Centre, Saramsa Garden which is another picnic spot and floriculture as well. SmileLand also provides you with their amazing hospitality, they have a hotel, swimming pool, and a spa. There are 12 cozy, spacious rooms with all modern facilities. So, you can have a day here with an amazing mountain view, chirping birds, pool, river and a lot of fun and relaxation.

3. Ban Jhakri Falls

Ban Jhakri Falls is the newest sightseeing attraction in Gangtok, it is 10-12 km away from Gangtok. It is mainly a waterfall which is falling from 40 feet in height with an incredible force and it is surrounded by different Sikkimese, Ban Jhakri, LyamLamayMangpas and Lepcha ancestors’ statues. There is a dragon also in the middle and other recreational activities and refreshment stalls are also there. Entry is free for all.

4. Ranka Monastery

Ranka Monastery which is also known as Lingdum Monastery, is the newest monastery in Gangtok and 20kms away from the Gangtok city. This place is famous for its spectacular view and peaceful atmosphere.

5. Rumtek Monastery

This monastery is located in Rumtek which is 23kms away from Gangtok and at the opposite of the hills. From the gate down, you would need to walk uphill about half a kilometer and from there you get an amazing view of the entire Gangtok and the mountains as well. The Rumtek monastery is specialized for its architecture which is one of the finest in the world and resembles the original one in Tsurphu, Tibet. This monastery belongs to the Kargyu section of Buddhists which was originated in the 12th century. This is absolutely one of the finest places to see in Gangtok.

Generally when people travel for adventure and actual sightseeing of that place, they prefer a good budget hotel so that they can maintain the comfort and budget at the same time. In Sikkim also, you have one of such option which is the best budget hotel in Rumtek, Sikkim. The name is Teen Taley. Teel Taley Resort is an amalgamation of a farmhouse and a resort where you can relax your body and mind with the crisp breeze and the chirping of morning birds. This beautiful and luxury budget hotel is located 18 km, or you can say 40 mins drive away from the Gangtok city, in a little outskirt of Gangtok.

Teen Taley is the pioneer in an eco-conscious resort, there are lush green gardens and sub-tropical forests amidst this luxurious resort. This cottage has spacious modernized rooms which are aesthetically designed to give you the comfort and the privacy. You get all the modern amenities and a private balcony just for your privacy. The main block also has a central kitchen and a dining lounge. In one word, this resort has ample space where you can roam as per your comfort and wish, you wake up to the birds’ chirps and take the hot sip of your favorite drink in your private balcony.

Don’t think much, make a wish and make a plan of visiting Gangtok. Beauty at its best and also enjoy the warm welcome and comforts of Teen Taley resort at the same time.

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The largest Victorian-era glasshouse in the world: Temperate House, Kew Gardens.

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Touted as the largest Victorian-era glasshouse in the world, designed by the celebrated architect Decimus Burton, Temperate House first opened to the public in 1863. After a five-year, $75 million makeover, which involved installing 15,000 new panes of glass and redecorating its metal frame with over 5000 litres of paint (enough to cover four football pitches), it's once again the gleaming "jewel in the crown" of Kew Gardens, housing over 10000 plants from the world's so-called "Goldilocks" zones (basically frost-free climates that are never too hot or too cold).

Sir David Attenborough called it a "breathtakingly beautiful space" when unveiling it in early May, and it's hard to disagree, especially today, with the sun streaming through the roof during one of London's sporadic, mood-enhancing good weather weeks, when there are few more pleasant places to be than Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage site by the River Thames on London's bucolic western fringes.

Home to more than 30,000 different species of living plants – the most diverse collection on the planet – the gardens spread 132 hectares from Kew Palace, a one-time retreat of King George III, having initially blossomed in the late 1700s under the direction of the monarch's friend and confidant, Joseph Banks. A botanist on James Cook's first round-the-world voyage, Banks brought back eucalypts, acacias and banksias from New South Wales, as well as other exotic flora from the Americas, Asia and south Pacific.

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Kew's Australian connections endure, with the director of horticulture here, Richard Barley, a Victorian, formerly of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. And one of Kew's most notable 21st century additions, planted by that man Attenborough in 2005, is a Wollemi pine that was believed extinct but discovered in the bush near Sydney in 1994.

We browse several endangered plants in Temperate House, whose soothing atmosphere is enhanced by its trickling water features. Especially alluring is the Encephalartos woodii, a type of cycad from South Africa that resembles a palm and has been dubbed "the loneliest plant in the world". Only male specimens now exist – finding a female has proved to be one of modern botany's biggest challenges.

You could spend all day exploring Kew – and you could come in every season and have a totally different experience, helped by a wide-ranging programme of botanical events and workshops sure to delight green-fingered souls. We're here when the bluebells, wisteria, tulips and magnolia are in full spring bloom and birdsong fills the sweet-scented air. We previously came in early autumn, when the foliage on the gardens' tree-lined avenues and woodlands were tinged with golden, fiery colours.

In winter, especially around Christmas, Kew has a festive feel with illuminations and mulled wine aplenty, and, occasionally – such as when the polar-like "Beast from the East" arrived in March – everything is rather magically carpeted in snow. It's during such cold snaps that you'll really appreciate Palm House, another Decimus Burton-designed glasshouse that's heated like a steamy rainforest and teems with luxuriant vegetation from the tropics. Summer (June-September) at Kew is prime picnic and al fresco concert season, with families and couples congregating on the lawns, by the resplendent roses, and in the dappled shade, sipping Pimms, gin and tonics and fruity ciders and revelling in the Arcadian vibe.

Although you'll find a map is handy to navigate the gardens – you're given one with your entry ticket – it's lovely to just wander (there are signposts in case you get really lost). Besides all the eye-catching flowers and trees, you'll pass cafes, eateries and food and drink pop-ups, Greco-Roman-esque temples and follies, a Chinese pagoda, a Japanese minka and a rustic cottage once belonging to Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III and an amateur botanist who helped expand the gardens.

There are pleasant surprises, too. Next to a lily-layered pond, beneath the twisting branches of Chilean monkey puzzle trees, we see geese and adorably cute fluffy yellow goslings nibbling at the grass. Nearby, one of the resident peacocks struts and fans out his magnificent feathers, but the object of his courtship doesn't seem overly interested. Perhaps she's put off by the small crowd who've gathered, pointing smartphones and cameras.

Don't miss the "wobbling" Treetop Walkway. Ambling amid the canopies of oak, sweet chestnut and lime trees 18 metres above the ground, you'll feel like a kid again, while enjoying a bird's eye view of these enchanting gardens.

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Admission to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew – its official name – is priced from £16 ($29) for adults, £14 for concessions, and £4 for children aged 4-16. It's about a 30-minute Tube ride from Westminster, central London, to Kew Gardens station. See kew.org

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Guns, political turmoil and hummingbirds in the living room – my farewell to Latin America

Venezuelan president Hugo Chvez took one look at the Guardians correspondent and yelled out: Hey, Gringo! But if he could never quite fit in, Jonathan Watts has come to love the continent he is now leaving after five years

It was the merest of glimpses, but no less thrilling for that. A dark, sleek body, roughly the size of a person, arched elegantly out of the Tapajs river as we approached the So Luis rapids deep in the Amazon. A fraction of a second later, it plunged back below the swirling waters, leaving me wondering if my imagination or the morning mist were playing tricks. But no, it was real. It had been close enough to the boat to be sure of that. But what was it?

Hugo Chvez took one look at Jonathan Watts (above) and yelled out: Hey, Gringo!

Perhaps a pirarucu (AKA arapaima), the giant of the Amazon, which can grow up to 10ft in length. But the lack of scales suggested it was more likely to be a dolphin. There were two species in these waters: the pink boto and the darker tucuxi. I concluded it was the latter.

The thought filled me with both hope and dread. Eleven years earlier during my previous post as China correspondent I had joined an international team of scientists on an expedition along the Yangtze river looking for the baiji freshwater dolphin. It was too late. Not one could be found. The animal was declared functionally extinct a victim of industrial pollution, river traffic, overfishing and hydroelectric dams. After 20m years of existence, it was an alarming indication of a dying river. Yet here in Brazil on the Tapajs, the freshwater dolphins albeit of a different genus could be found without searching. There was still time to save them. It felt like a second chance.

One of the reasons I moved from China to Brazil to become Latin America correspondent in 2012 was to look for a more sustainable development model. Back then, Brazil seemed to be doing a lot of things right. Its booming economy had just overtaken that of the UK; the popular leftwing government was reducing inequality; deforestation of the Amazon was slowing; Brazilian negotiators had played a positive role in climate and biodiversity negotiations; and my new home of Rio de Janeiro was about to host the 2012 Rio +20 Earth Summit, the 2014 World Cup final and the 2016 Olympic Games. Besides, I told my teenage daughters, who were doubtful about leaving Beijing, there would be less smog, more blue skies and a warm and friendly vibe. We were all in for a shock.

Adjustment was tougher than I expected. The differences were so vast. On the plus side, I grinned just to walk along the street and take in the views of what is surely among the most beautiful cities on the planet. My daily jog around the Lagoa took in the sights of the Christ the Redeemer statue, forested hillsides, the Rocinha favela, the peaks of Pedra da Gavea, Pedra Bonita and Dois Irmos. I also saw more species of trees, birds, insects and mammals on those 7.4km (4.6-mile) runs than I would see in a whole year in Beijing. Similarly, I heard more good live music in my first week in Rio than perhaps my entire nine years in China.

After the communist states of east Asia, the openness and accessibility of democratic Latin American leaders was also a welcome shock. Having spent years in usually fruitless applications to interview ministers and heads of state in China and North Korea, I came to my new post in Brazil with a target list of three prominent politicians that I would like to meet during my first year Dilma Rousseff, Marina Silva and Alfredo Sirkis. Within a week, I had seen all of them either in press conferences or for lunch. As I was later to learn, getting politicians in this part of the world to talk is often less of a problem than getting them to stop.

Dilma Rousseff: one of the great leaders of South America, before she was toppled. Photograph: Brazil Photo Press/CON/LatinContent/Getty Images

Other initial comparisons were less favourable. Cariocas (as residents of Rio call themselves) seemed far less focussed on education, culture, history, science and work than Beijingers. If they had spare time and money, many preferred to spend it on their body (tattoos, gyms or cosmetic surgery) so they could look good on the beach. And, contrary to the happy-go-lucky party-people image, they could be extremely conservative. One time, I was denied entry to a press conference I was supposed to be moderating because I failed to meet the dress code (although admittedly flower-patterned shorts and flip-flops werent the ideal match for my dress shirt). They also voted repeatedly for several of the countrys most rightwing politicians and some took to the streets calling for a return to the 1964-85 military dictatorship.

In those early days, however, I was mainly frustrated. Everything felt unambitious, slow and unreliable compared with China. Was it necessary to have three different types of plug socket? Why on earth did I have to keep providing my mothers birth name for the most routine applications? The grotesque bureaucracy was not my only grumble. The notorious inequality was quickly evident, as was the enduring social legacy of what had been the worlds biggest slave-trading nation. Apart from music, cultural life seemed poor and the food was bland compared with Asia. Property rental was absurdly complicated and the apartments were horrendously overpriced due to the countrys then super-strong currency (Brazil was infamous at the time for selling the worlds most expensive iPhones). I spent much of the first year sleeping in a mouldy shed that leaked in tropical rainstorms, obliging me to have a bucket by the pillow to catch the drops.

More importantly, it became apparent that I had been sold an overhyped image of Brazil. Far from being a new model, the past five years have proved a case study in how not to run a country.

This has been a spectacularly tumultuous period, encompassing the impeachment of a president, the worst economic contraction in 100 years, the biggest corruption scandal in the countrys history, millions taking to the streets in protest, an unimaginable 1-7 defeat in the World Cup, a pre-Olympic Zika epidemic and a resurgence of violent crime and environmental destruction. My Brazilian journalist friends are not sure whether to feel grateful for the abundance of work or horrified at the flood of miserable stories. Weve had 40 years of news packed into the last four years, observed one. Its surreal. We seem to be reporting on the collapse of the republic, lamented another. It is impossible not to feel sorry for the country.

Brazil has slipped into reverse gear on just about every front. Since 2012, the economy has shrunk by 9% and unemployment has almost doubled. Last year, deforestation of the Amazon accelerated by 29% and violent killings in Rio de Janeiro increased by almost 30%. Not surprisingly, the public has never been more frustrated with the government. Five years ago, the then-president Dilma Rousseff enjoyed approval ratings of 64%. That had fallen to 10% when she was politically lynched by her former allies last year. Her successor, Michel Temer, is even more unpopular. The most recent poll could find only 2% of voters who thought he was doing a good job.

A country in turmoil: protesters during a nationwide general strike in Rio de Janeiro on 30 June. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

In some ways, the story of Brazil from 2012 to 2017 has been the inverse of China from 2003 to 2012. In Asias biggest country, I observed sometimes brutal stability and spectacular economic growth. In Latin Americas, I have witnessed turmoil and contraction. I have certainly inhaled a lot more teargas, particularly since the mass protests ahead of the 2013 Confederations Cup, which were a turning point.

Regionally, the broad political trend has been a weakening of populist, leftwing power. In the past five years, the two great figureheads of the Latin left Fidel Castro and Hugo Chvez have died. The Brazilian Workers party founder Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has been put on trial and his party usurped from office by centre-right parties that have proved at least as corrupt. In Argentina, the formerly Pernist government of Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner has been replaced by the more conservative Mauricio Macri. In Bolivia, Evo Morales lost a referendum that would have allowed him to stand again for re-election. Venezuela, meanwhile, plunges ever deeper into crisis under Nicols Maduro. But Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Mexico are all exceptions in different ways. Latin American politics are too heterogenous for perfect generalisations.

A clearer pattern and one perhaps that underlines the tumult both here and elsewhere in the world is the increasing evidence of climate change across the region. Patagonian lakes are drying up and glaciers retreating; Rios beaches have been battered by record storm surges; Chiles forests were devastated earlier this year by unprecedentedly high temperatures and wildfires; and then Lima was hit by freak floods. Perhaps the most alarming story, however, was So Paulo the biggest city in Latin America suffering the most prolonged drought in its history. I recall a dystopian moment when I was told there was no coffee at a Starbucks on Avenida Paulista the citys main thoroughfare because the taps had run dry. We only have beer or Coke, the cashier said.

The destruction of the rainforest is making matters worse in ways that are only slowly being understood. But it often appears to be a bigger story overseas than in the media of Brazil and other Amazonian nations. As well as being a major source of carbon emissions and a threat to biodiversity, the loss of foliage is also eroding the forests role as a climate regulator. Recent studies have shown that the Amazon acts as a giant water pump, channelling moisture inland via aerial rivers and rainclouds that form over the forest more dramatically than over the sea. As trees are felled, this function is weakened, which leads to more severe droughts and more extreme weather events.

The Xingu river near the area where the Belo Monte dam complex is under construction in the Amazon basin. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Yet, even as scientists grow more alarmed, politicians are becoming less willing to act. In response to demands from the agribusiness lobby (which has become more powerful due to demand from China), Rousseff relaxed the Forest Code, Brazils main law against illegal logging and land clearance. The current administration of Michel Temer has slashed the environment ministry budget, diluted licensing regulations, and is moving to reduce the size of conservation parks and indigenous territories. In Brazil and elsewhere in the region, activists who stand up against the loggers, farmers, miners and dam builders run the risk of beatings and murder as I saw on an unforgettable trip to Lbrea. More often than not, those in the frontline are indigenous communities who are trying to protect their territory, such as the Juruna, the Kaapor and the Mundruku and the Kichwa and Shuar. These days, the tribes wear T-shirts, ride motorbikes and use laptops, but they still often suffer the same fate as their ancestors when the first European settlers arrived either driven off their land or murdered for resisting. Most prominent among them in this period was Berta Cceres, an indigenous rights and environment activist in Honduras who won the Goldman prize in 2015 for her campaigns against deforestation and hydropower dams. In an email exchange at the time, she told me environmental protection was a cause worth fighting for. We must undertake the struggle in all parts of the world, wherever we may be, because we have no other spare or replacement planet. We have only this one, and we have to take action, she said. A year later she was assassinated by a gunman.

This is the worlds most murderous continent. In Central America, violence is the main driver for perilous child migration to the US, though it remains to be seen how this might be affected by the wall on the Mexican border being planned by the new caudilho in the White House.

Reporting here has its risks, though local journalists are far more exposed than foreign correspondents. The only time I saw a gang member fire a gun up close was after a visit to a crack den in the town of Lins, when I asked him why he had chosen his weapon. On a street in broad daylight, he squeezed a dozen or so rounds into the air that made me instantly regret my question. A few weeks later, police pushed his gang out of Lins in a pacification operation. I imagine they are back now. Thanks to a series of scandals and cuts in the police budget, the sound of gunfire is sadly becoming common again in Rio. Recently, I went to sleep three nights in a row listening to protracted shootouts echoing across the valley.

Apart from that, there were few hairy moments. The only crimes I experienced were having my credit card cloned three times and being pickpocketed. I was generally more worried about flying over the Andes (which often comes with gut-wrenching turbulence), the interruption of a dinner in Maranho in north-eastern Brazil by an uninvited tarantula, and the possibility of diseases such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya. Zika was added to the list in 2016. Although my head told me the risks were mainly only to pregnant women, I could not help but feel a little unease as well as irony at being bitten by a mosquito during a press conference in which the head of the World Health Organization, Margaret Chan, explained why the Zika epidemic had just been declared a global emergency. The concerns were genuine, though the imminent Olympics meant the risks were overhyped. When the Brazilian government subsequently launched its biggest ever military operation against the tiny insect, it felt a little like something out of a science-fiction film.

In this continent of magical realism, the weird and wonderful were never far away. Evangelicals in a heavy-metal church in the Mar favela described visits by an angel in the form of a head-banger who would dance among them, shirtless with long hair, army boots, black trousers and chains. In the Andean mountains, I witnessed what looked at first like something out of an ancient myth: a beast with wings and horns charging down a matador. It was, in fact, a cruel and dangerous sport that involved stitching the talons of an endangered condor into the hide of a traumatised bull for the entertainment of a chicha-sodden crowd at a Yawar festival bullfight. Then there was a mass in the countryside of Rio by rebel anti-Vatican priests who insisted the pope was not Catholic enough. They preferred Vladimir Putin.

There have also been inspiring, uplifting stories: the end of the worlds oldest civil war in Colombia, the overcoming of cold war hostilities between Cuba and the United States and the subsequent visits to Havana by Pope Francis, Barack Obama and the Rolling Stones.

But when it comes to liberal, well-run countries, Uruguay led the way by legalising marijuana, ramping up renewable energy and boasting a former president, Jos Mujica, who lived his anti-consumerist values by eschewing a palace home for his charmingly ramshackle farmhouse.

Despite Brazils many woes, there was cause for hope in the success of Brazils bolsa familia poverty relief programme (though it is now threatened by austerity cuts), the courage and canninness of indigenous groups fighting against loggers, the idealism of activists and prosecutors fighting illegal deforestation and exposing timber laundering , and the courage and talent of community journalists who provided a diary of life in Rios favelas ahead of the Olympics.

A vibrant culture: a dancer takes part in carnival. Photograph: PeopleImages/Getty Images

I will miss this continent. It has been an immense privilege to visit stunningly beautiful places such as Patagonia, Alter do Cho, Machu Picchu, Yasuni and Havana, and I am grateful to collaborators and editors who have worked with me on stories ranging from guerrilla graffiti pedants in Quito and the worlds greatest vinyl collector in So Paulo, to the source-to-sewer journey of a drop of water in Mexico City and a retracing of part of a journey taken by the Edwardian explorer Percy Fawcett.

Although I could never claim to blend in (Chvez took one look at me and yelled out: Hey, Gringo!), I now think of Latin America as home (particularly since I moved out of the shed and into a forest apartment). I still dont appreciate the three-plug electrical system or Brazils bureaucracy, but I have come to love the geniality of the people, the vibrancy of the markets and much of the food especially aai, caldo de cana, tapioca wraps and Amazonian fish.

I leave at a difficult time. Troubles lie ahead for Rio, Brazil and the world. This is not just because of a poor Olympic legacy (though homelessness has surged alarmingly in the host city since the Games) or woeful national leadership (Temer is the first sitting president to be charged with corruption and eight of his cabinet are implicated in bribery scandals).

In China, I came to believe environmental crises underlie much of the economic and political tension in the world. In Latin America, I found reason to hope it is not too late to do something about that. For sure, the trends are bad. But there is much here worth fighting for. Latin America may not offer a model of sustainable development, but compared with Asia it is relatively unscarred in terms of overpopulation and pollution, and compared with the US and Europe, average consumption is modest and biodiversity is rich. River dolphins in the Amazon are only a part of that wealth. The value of this natural heritage is easier to feel than to measure

I will leave Brazil healthier and happier than I arrived. As I write this, the sun is streaming through the papaya and mango trees from a gloriously clear blue sky. It is midwinter, but the temperature is a balmy 25C. This morning, I cycled through the forest up to the Vista Chinesa viewpoint. Marmosets were waiting in the garden for food when I returned a couple of hours later. A hummingbird just flew into the living room looking for the nectar water that I forgot to leave at its usual spot by the window. Before I go, maybe Ill catch a final glimpse of a toucan, a jacu or a porcupine. Perhaps the gang of capuchin will invade the kitchen in search of an egg or a banana. There will be at least one possum. Then after 21 years on the road it will be time to return to London, to a new job, to an office, to a flat, and to pigeons, sparrows and, who knows, perhaps a squirrel. Im curious whether my old home will feel like a foreign country.

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The forest is a peculiar organism of unlimited kindness and benevolence that makes no demands for its sustenance and extends generously the products of its life and activity; it affords protection to all beings. ~Buddhist Sutra

Transitioning: Beach to Jungle

The plane took off and landed three times as we hop, skipped, and jumped from San Pedro Island to the mainland.The choppy hum of the propeller driven plane was still buzzing in our ears as we collected our baggage and climbed into the shuttle taking us to Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Jungle Lodge. The drive was an hour or so through the Belizean countryside into the mountains which were much cooler than the islands. When we stopped for gas, I was able to purchase a very cold and refreshing Dr. Pepper. Life can be most excellent in the tropics.

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A couple of our friends visited Ian Anderson’s Cave Branch over a decade ago. They recommended it as a great place to visit if a bit on the rustic side. So, we arrived with the mindset of campers. We were greeted by gorgeous jungle grounds with flowers everywhere and excellent cabanas seemingly buried in the jungle, a private paradise complete with indoor and outdoor showers. There was no air conditioning in the cabanas so I, a person know to sweat in the dead of winter, was worried that I would wake in a pool of my own sweat. No worries. The cool tropical nights and ceiling fan provided perfect sleeping conditions.

Our cabana had two bedrooms. We chose the room with the queen sized bed away from the door. There was no glass in the windows. There were large windows with screens on all three sides with a view of the jungle. The vegetation was so dense, we could not see the other cabanas nor could they see us. The wood was mostly rich teak, beautiful brown red in color.

Dinner was served communally, buffet style. The food was savory and there was more than enough to fill every person to exploding. Every night we ate with different people, heard different stories, made new friends. It was a great setup.

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Pool

Plant Life

Ian Anderson’s is known for the vast array of curated plant life. The grounds are a 15-acre botanical paradise. They have more orchids in their greenhouse than any other place in the country. Flowers of many varieties line the crushed gravel pathways connecting the cabanas to the bar/dining area to the pool and the front entrance. It seemed as though we discovered new flora every time we stepped out of our cabana.

Orchid

Blooming Soon

Orchid

Mushroom

Red Flower

Pink Leaves

Tikal

The big adventure hoped for out of Ian Anderson’s was a trip to see Tikal, the ancient Mayan ruins in Guatemala. The tour required a minimum of four people and, as of our most recent contact, we were the only two showing interest so we were a bit nervous. The Tikal adventure is not an everyday adventure operating 3 days per week. Our stay would overlap only one of the possible days. It was either going to be a go or disappointment. We had visited Lamanai in Belize as an insurance policy of sorts to ensure we would walk in the same footsteps, along the same footpaths as those ancient Mesoamericans. As luck would have it, six people, including us, were interested in Tikal. Game On!

We started out in the wee hours of the morning in the company van. I, an early bird, was ready to go. My wife, however, needed a bit of prodding with coffee. We drove in the dark jungle along misty roads arriving at the Guatemala border shortly after dawn. Breakfast was at a local Guatemalan restaurant.

We visited Tikal with a guide. This is a double-edged sword. On the one edge, we learned much we would never have known especially since our guide was raised in the Tikal jungle and could regale us with stories of his childhood. The other edge is there are significant time constraints when traveling with a guide and a group. It’s go, go, go with little time to wander or bask in the glory of the ancient wonders. I enjoy sitting in or on or near ancient monuments, letting my spirit settle, and trying to see what the ancients saw. I enjoy opening up empathic channels and sensing ancient spirits.

In our guide’s youth, the temples had not been unearthed. It was all jungle. However, his people called it the place of whispers. This leads me to believe the Mayan belief that the people who could not pass the thirteen tests to enter heaven after death were condemned to wander their earth forever was based in truth.

Our guide was very funny regaling us with many stories. How many were true and which were embellishments or complete fabrications to entertain the tourist we have no way of knowing. In the long run, it doesn’t matter. He made the jungle come alive with his stories and with the animals he pointed out, animals we would never have seen had we not shown us the way.

Despite not having time to meditate in the shadows of the temples, it was a fantastic visit. Definitely a high point for our Belizean adventure.

Breakfast in Guatemala

Danger Crocodile – Not A Sign Seen In Chicago

Giant Tree

Base of the Giant Tree

39 Steps to the Top

Walkng UP

Scary Walking Down

Temple

Woodpecker

Temple #2 – No Entry Allowed

View From Temple #1

Photo Op on Temple #1

Toucan

Green Plant Leaves

View From Temple Top

Walking Down Temple #1

Caving

Most of the Ian Anderson adventures involve water. If one is not a swimmer, these can be scary. After Tikal, we chose a relatively easy water adventure requiring inner tubes to navigate a cave river and a headlight to see in the pitch darkness.

This is one case where a guide was definitely needed. Without Esperanza, we would have no idea where we were going and could have spent weeks exploring without finding anything. It was pitch black except for the small swaths of light from our headlamps.

We traveled the short few miles to the cave in a rickety old bus. It was tall enough so we could cross a small river without fear of getting washed away or water in the cabin. A short hike carrying inner tubes to the kicking off point. We sat backward in our tubes and had to paddle upstream. The technique took some getting used to. By the way out, we were able to flow with the stream and almost steer to the places we wanted to stop.

We did some cave climbing up to a long deceased fire pit where there was some broken pottery. The pottery was broken to free a spirit. If not broken, the spirit would remain stuck in the vessel. I was wearing water shoes that had caught a number of small pebbles between my foot and the footbed making the hike rather painful. It was impossible to keep the pebbles out of the shoes as they lined the floor of the cave and swirled into the shoes with every step in the water.

At the furthest point of our journey, we came to a fertility god carving. According to Esperanza, if a child was born based on prayers to this god, it was required to be sacrificed to ensure future children. I’m a first born so am glad my parents were of the Mayan belief system. It was on sandy shore that our guides set up a tasty lunch of sandwiches and fruits. I was very hungry so it was even better in my mind than it was on my tongue.

Rickety Bus

Crossing the River in the Bus

Oranges

Esperanza, Our Cave Guide

Cave Climbing

TeeTee Citee

Pottery Broken To Set Spirts Free

Mayan Fertility God

Hiking Back to the Bus

Bus Interior

Zoo

We had a late flight so stopped at a local zoo on the way to the airport. We spent a couple of hours walking around the zoo which is home to rescue animals, animals unprepared to live on their own in the wild.

Jaguar Spots

Crocodile

Monkey

Monkies

Puma

Jaguar Yawning

Monkey Nuts

Pelican

Jaguar

Closing

We loved Belize. From the beach cabana to the jungle. From the snorkeling to the touring of ancient ruins. The one problem, a problem of our own making, is we tried to squeeze a lot of activity into a small amount of time. We should have taken more time to just sit and be, to absorb the tranquility into our souls. So, we have decided we will return next year. We will stay at Cocotal Inn in a beach Cabana the entire week where every morning we open our door we will be greeted by the pounding surf and the call of the local birds. Our plan is to buy local food and cook it ourselves in our cabana kitchen.

So, we have decided we will return next year. We will stay at Cocotal Inn in a beach Cabana the entire week where every morning we will open our door to be greeted by the pounding surf and the call of the local birds. The ocean will be that last thing we see at night and the first thing in the morning. Our plan is to buy local food and cook it ourselves in our cabana kitchen. I plan to rent a fishing pole and hope to catch edible fish off our dock. We will take long daily walks along the beach. We will feed our souls.

Belize Part 3 – Paradise In The Jungle The forest is a peculiar organism of unlimited kindness and benevolence that makes no demands for its sustenance and extends generously the products of its life and activity; it affords protection to all beings.

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