barely holding on...
The Tree of Life in Olympic National Park. This iconic spruce tree with its completely exposed roots has stood strong at the edge of the bluff through the years, somehow surviving gravity, coastal storms and erosion. Truly a miracle, but you can see it's been sinking slowly--there used to be enough space to stand underneath the roots, but it's now just inches from touching the ground. Apparently the last King tides pushed the driftwood logs in underneath and they're providing support to the tree. A symbol of resilience and overcoming life's challenges, it's a spiritual spot for many--on the day we were there, we met a lady with a very touching story--she had lost her husband just last year and after many months of grieving, was finally able to make the trip for healing and closure...I can definitely relate. I for one will be very sad if the tree should ever fall completely...
barely holding on...
The Tree of Life in Olympic National Park. This iconic spruce tree with its completely exposed roots has stood strong at the edge of the bluff through the years, somehow surviving gravity, coastal storms and erosion. Truly a miracle, but you can see it's been sinking slowly--there used to be enough space to stand underneath the roots, but it's now just inches from touching the ground. Apparently the last King tides pushed the driftwood logs in underneath and they're providing support to the tree. A symbol of resilience and overcoming life's challenges, it's a spiritual spot for many--on the day we were there, we met a lady with a very touching story--she had lost her husband just last year and after many months of grieving, was finally able to make the trip for healing and closure...I can definitely relate. I for one will be very sad if the tree should ever fall completely...