Just up the road from the Paul Sauer Bridge I stopped to see the “Big Tree” in Tsitsikamma National Park.
The boardwalk trail led through a dense forest of lush green.
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Plants I did not know. I asked the Ranger on duty what this unusual star plant is.
Others had signs to explain. This forest tree-fern found in Southern temperate regions, prefers wet to very-wet sites and grows in deep shade forming a dense understory.
A short walk (the loop trail is only .3 m/.5 km) and I arrived at the “Big Tree” an 800 year-old Yellowood standing 120 feet/36.6 m tall. Very impressive.
This was a great divergence from driving, but there was more to see in Tsitsikamma National Park. I could here the sea calling my name.
It's nice to take a break and do some sight-seeing. I'm trying to train Hubby to do that but after 45 years I have not been sucessful. It's point A to point B with him and little spontinaity.
Thanks for the memories 🙂 Diane
A lovely walk to view the Big Tree, Gaelyn. So ancient!
Nice…What a Monster Tree!
Beautiful pictures!
The photo of that giant tree is really interesting!
Happy Sunday!
The Tsitsikamma is one of my favorite parts of South Africa and I always love taking the walk through the forest to the Big Tree. Its hard to think that he was around before the first Europeans came to South Africa.
These trees are amazing!