Purple orchids

I don't usually post two bright flower photos in one batch, but today I NEED them, LOL! The wind is blowing harder this evening and the snow is blowing and drifting. After a two-hour walk this afternoon with a friend, in temperatures of -21C, -36C with windchill (-36F, -32.8F), I'm still trying to warm up, four hours later : ). Two pairs of "long-johns", a pair of polar fleece pants, thick sweater and a fleece jacket just don't seem to be enough, despite central heating - brrr.....! Must try and think happy thoughts of the warm, humid Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo and all the gorgeous flowers that are growing there.