Vythiri, Wayanad, Kerala !!

Part of the summer holidays (April), a short visit to Vythiri, Wayanad Kerala.... Temperature started around 30 degrees but with a rain it was around 27 - 28 and pleasant..

As usual, few clicks around Vythiri village, Banasur dam.....

A stream divides the property and a beautiful suspension bridge to go from one side to the other ! Iconic spot for Vythiri village.

Jack fruits all over !

An artificial waterfall ! 

During the nature's walk, spotted Dragon flower ! 

Deep up in the hills, on the roof of a villager's home ! Silent and enjoying the morning sun !

Some millet or wild plant !

This is the end of nature's walk from the property ! a breadth taking view of the winding roads and tea / plantations !

Above all, close to the top of the hill, a peaceful, villager's home ! Priceless !

From top of the hill, view at down the valley's ! Trademark churches of Wayanad & Kerala !

Tried some Micro shots during one of the wild walks !

Bud ready to blossom !

Amazing to see many Passion Flowers ! Such a complicated but beautiful structure ! My amateur extender tube and standard lens can go only this far !

Passion fruits noodle like petals !

Passion fruit in the making !

Never seen these guys so close ! the great white insects or fliers which can be found on the back of almost all green leaves ! This was under a pepper leaf !

Peppers ! Green turns red and later black once dried 

Not miniature grapes ! Peppers hanging from the creepers !

Hibiscus bud ! Ready for blossom !

Closer look at the jack fruit ! so complex 

A wild flower in the jungle ! less than an inch in size !

The narrator called this "Cup and Saucer" flower.... so many of them.. can drink coffee off of this !

 So called Aamanakku in Tamil !.... 

Early morning leaves welcoming sun !