Masdevallia are actually related to a similar genus named “Dracula”, guess why! Encyclia cochleata’s flowers are somewhat reminiscent of an octopus due to their tentacles, so this one has been baptised “Octopussy” 😉 What it lacks in color in comparison to it’s red, bloodsucking friend it compensates with it’s overwhelming perfume, which currently fills the entire bathroom!
Italian hand gestures
A must before traveling to Italy:
Ribisln & Ogrosln
Rot, sauer, phantastisch!
Monkey business in Berlin
The “jungle rooms” of 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin have a fabulous view over the Zoo and Tiergarten. And hammocks for reading Hessel!