Lotus flowers.
July and August are very hot this year! Temperature in St. Louis, Missouri got in the 100's for weeks. However, the lotus seemed not care about the hot weather, they bloom profusely this year. I have a friend who growed lotus and takes care of the lotus pond for a Buddhist temple in Missouri (MABA). The lotus at MABA grew exponentially this year, half of the pond had been covered by lotus. The lotus flowers are exceptionally beautiful. Please visit my newest lotus page to see them.