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looklook 84M
4534 posts
1/1/2023 12:39 am

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12/23/2023 6:04 am
An Unbound Viewing Pleasure!

Another two months to go from this date. The villagers will be busy cultivating the Water Lilies for the next Nine months- March to November.
The water Lilies become pink-colored when in full bloom.
The flowers grow in wetlands.

The village is located 60 miles away from the city of Barisal, where I grew up and lived till 1957.
The flower is called Shapla locally. The name of the village is Satla.
The whole landscape of the village turns into a feast for the eyes when the pink water lilies are in full bloom.
The best time to enjoy the breathtaking view of this natural phenomenon is in the early morning.
Besides medicinal properties, water lilies are also eaten by humans as tasty vegetables in curries. Those who suffer from skin conditions, liver infections, calcium deficiency, and diabetes benefit from eating water lilies as vegetables.

I have forgotten to mention that this flower is our national flower. None of the photos were shot by me. Photos collected.

looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 1:12 am

 Pink and pink, everywhere the color is pink!


Archer62 83F
7086 posts
1/1/2023 1:56 am

 HOW BEAUTIFUL. I DID NOT KNOW WATER LILIES WERE EDIBLE. HOW INTERESTING. WE HAVE A POND THAT HAS WATER LILIES BUT THE ONES I SAW WERE WHITE. ALSO VERY BEAUTIFUL.
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ONCE AGAIN.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 2:39 am
    Quoting  :
Good to see you, Koffla. Happy New Year to you too. Have a pleasant year.


Rocketship 80F
18567 posts
1/1/2023 7:54 am

 Oh my goodness Looklook~~~~ What absolutely beautiful flowers!!!

What a lovely blog to start 2023 my friend!!!


StarCandy1 69F
1796 posts
1/1/2023 8:26 am

 WOW so beautiful !


hermitinthecity 70M
1696 posts
1/1/2023 8:51 am

 No alligators?
Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.


3Smiley4u 77F

1/1/2023 9:31 am

 Hello Look..........I was so glad to see those magnificent flowers. I was sort of feeling down but your pictures helped to lighten my mood. Thank you Sir.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 9:49 am
    Quoting Rocketship:
    Oh my goodness Looklook~~~~ What absolutely beautiful flowers!!!

    What a lovely blog to start 2023 my friend!!!
Yes, these are beautiful Flowers, Rocket. Here in my country, water lilies come in shades of white, yellow, pink, orange, and red. Lilies change colors as the bloom progresses. I like the white variety of water lily as it symbolizes purity and virtue. The pink variety is known as the stargazer. It symbolizes prosperity and abundance. Have a pleasant 2023. Stay safe.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 9:55 am

 Thanks for stopping by, Star. Your short comment speaks all. Take care. Happy New year to you.


Shartaun03 81F
6196 posts
1/1/2023 9:59 am

 Happy New Year LookLook! Wow what a lovely display of waterlilies. Some very interesting facts about the waterlily. I never knew you could eat them.
Have a wonderful 2023 LookLook!


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 10:06 am

 None. But freshwater fishes are found there in abundance. In large numbers, alligators are found in Sundarban mangrove forest wetlands/canals/rivers. Thanks for stopping by, hermit. Stay safe. Happy New year.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 10:20 am
    Quoting 3Smiley4u:
    Hello Look..........I was so glad to see those magnificent flowers. I was sort of feeling down but your pictures helped to lighten my mood. Thank you Sir.
Hello, dear Bright, Your post has made me happy too. Flowers symbolize many good things. I know that it makes a lady feel special and loved too. Hope I am not wrong. Take care. Be safe. Long live and prosper, Bright. Happy New Year.


Nileyears 71F
4208 posts
1/1/2023 12:21 pm

 Such beautiful pictures of the flowers Looklook. What kind of bird is that in the second picture?


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 12:52 pm
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I wish you also a happy and joyous New year, Dear Sandy. I hope that the year 2023 will keep you healthy too. Have faith in our creator. Miracles may happen! Take care of yourself. Be safe. These flowers look exquisite when they bloom.


Darter50516 66M
3857 posts
1/1/2023 12:55 pm

 Look get your written blog together like you have done.
Insert your picture numbers [image1] ... [image2]
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where you want the photos.. the edit will not affect the comment sorry I am Chemo sick again today... had company till 02:00CST here maybe Alex can help me and we assist you placing the pictures with the written text. Your friends in North Iowa. Bret

PS Want to blog on eating CAT TAILS from the Iowa marshlands.....


Steamboy_2472 64M
410 posts
1/1/2023 5:08 pm

 Happy New Year there guy and that's one big ocean of flowers sort of sure is pretty


myseek1 80F
1376 posts
1/1/2023 7:50 pm

 Those pictures of the Water Lilies are breathtaking, Anam. I only know the white kind, but never covering such a big area. Are the flowers used as vegetables or the leaves too?
Stay healthy and safe this Year 2023.
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 7:57 pm
    Quoting Archer62:
    HOW BEAUTIFUL. I DID NOT KNOW WATER LILIES WERE EDIBLE. HOW INTERESTING. WE HAVE A POND THAT HAS WATER LILIES BUT THE ONES I SAW WERE WHITE. ALSO VERY BEAUTIFUL.
    A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ONCE AGAIN.
The water lilies are not only edible but also have medical properties. Villagers can procure them from the ponds and wetlands free of cost, but people living in the towns or cities buy the lilies from vegetable vendors. Stay well and cheerful, dear Archer. Have a pleasant 2023.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 9:03 pm
    Quoting Shartaun03:
    Happy New Year LookLook! Wow what a lovely display of waterlilies. Some very interesting facts about the waterlily. I never knew you could eat them.
    Have a wonderful 2023 LookLook!
I wish you a Happy and prosperous New Year too, dear Shartaun. The Village is known as the kingdom of the Water Lilies. Water lilies are tasty vegetables. I like to eat these particular vegetables. Very tasty and fibrous too. Please don't be surprised if I say that fibers extracted from water lilies are used for making home textiles. It has multiple uses in our lives. Take care. Be safe.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 9:36 pm
    Quoting Nileyears:
    Such beautiful pictures of the flowers Looklook. What kind of bird is that in the second picture?
Thanks for your post, Nile. I always like to read your comment left here. The bird standing on the leaf of the water lily is known as the Pheasant-tailed jacana. In Bengali, it is called "JHAL MOYUR" (Water Peacock). It makes a nest there on the leaves. The bird likes to play, makes love to its partner, and fights with its competitor all on these Lily leaves. It survives eating fish and insects found in the wetlands. Be safe. Have a pleasant 2023.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 10:16 pm
    Quoting Darter50516:
    Look get your written blog together like you have done.
    Insert your picture numbers [image1] ... [image2]
    [image3]

    where you want the photos.. the edit will not affect the comment sorry I am Chemo sick again today... had company till 02:00CST here maybe Alex can help me and we assist you placing the pictures with the written text. Your friends in North Iowa. Bret

    PS Want to blog on eating CAT TAILS from the Iowa marshlands.....
Thank you so much for your suggestions, Bret. I appreciate. I have noted your instructions for compliance whenever I feel like it. I feel sad learning that you are not keeping well. Please avoid staying awake late in the night until you are fully recovered. My regards to you and Alex. I shall be waiting to read your blog on eating Cat Tails. Take Care. Have a wonderful and joyous 2023.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 10:30 pm
    Quoting Steamboy_2472:
    Happy New Year there guy and that's one big ocean of flowers sort of sure is pretty
Thanks for stopping by and for your post. I appreciate. The village has become famous at home and abroad for the beauty of the Water Lilies. In the morning, tourists travel there to enjoy the beauty of nature bestowed on the people. Be safe. Have a pleasant New year, Steamboy.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/1/2023 11:12 pm
    Quoting myseek1:
    Those pictures of the Water Lilies are breathtaking, Anam. I only know the white kind, but never covering such a big area. Are the flowers used as vegetables or the leaves too?
    Stay healthy and safe this Year 2023.
Karin, Delighted to read your comments here. Water Lilies look amazing in the morning when they are in full bloom. I used to visit this kingdom of water Lilies very often when I lived in my hometown long before.
These flowers grow in a rainbow of colors: pink, red, orange, yellow, purple, and blue. They have two varieties- Tropical Varieties and Hardier Varieties. Water Lilies have multiple uses in our life. The leaves of this flowering plant are not edible.
Take care, dear Karin. Have a safe and pleasant 2023.


maudie1957 74F
1262 posts
1/2/2023 12:15 am

 So very beautiful , Looklook. To see so many pretty pink lilies together like that is very special indeed. Thank you for starting the New Year with such a pleasant and uplifting blog.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
1/2/2023 3:15 am
    Quoting maudie1957:
    So very beautiful , Looklook. To see so many pretty pink lilies together like that is very special indeed. Thank you for starting the New Year with such a pleasant and uplifting blog.
Your comments on my blog pieces always inspire me to do something better that would please my readers. Thanks, dear Maudie, for stopping by and for the post.
We call the village a Havenly kingdom of Water Lilies. Be safe. Have a happy 2023, dear friend.




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