Flame Tree

I think that's what it's called. Many splendid specimens in the hotel grounds. I'd forgotten just how Mediterranean the Californian climate is - and just how pleasant that is.

It was impossible to spend more than a few minutes at the computer whilst away, so this is catch-up as I stumble around in a jet-lag haze. Always much more severe flying West to East, not unpleasant but definitely shouldn't be allowed to cross the road on my own just yet.