Wondrous photos from the “ends of the earth”!
Over the rainbow,
through Tierra del Fuego,
and up the Chilean Fjords, to find the mysteries at the southern end of the earth!
In Southern Chile, in the Lahuen Nadi National Park, live the second oldest trees in the world, the endangered Alerce Trees. Although previously extensively logged, these gorgeous Alcere’s can live up to 3600 years and reach up to 120 feet in height. They have been protected by the Chilean government since 1976.
I have spent much time amongst the oldest living organisms in the world, the Bristlecone Pines in Northern California, so I had to go and see their southern sisters. Just like the Bristlecones, the Alerce’s presence is not advertised in order to protect the trees, and not many people visit here. Walking amongst them is a thrill worth traveling to the ends of the earth to experience.
This temperate rain forest region in Chile is…
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Loved this post, Lyn. I had never heard of this tree. The photos are gorgeous!
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Caroline, Cindy’s photos are always spectacular. Visit her site for more. https://cindyknoke.com/
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Your thoughtfulness is so very appreciated! Thank you & cheers too~
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Glad to spread the word about your gorgeous photos, Cindy.
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