Scenes of the Jungle

Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:13:57 GMT

I enjoyed one of the most beautiful scenes of a jungle on my trip to Costa Rica. We were high in the mountains above the Pacific Coast rain forests surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens.

Every morning I would watch the clouds rise from the valleys into the sky.

And every evening settle down into the valleys for a long rest.

Many of the mountains were very high. These ones rise above palm plantations.

The trees were amazing. I tried to hug a few, but they were too big.

Many of the trees have enormous buttress roots. They help hold up the massive trees. People used this strategy when building huge buildings before they were built with metal and concrete.

Is this where chocolate comes from?

Not only can the canopy be delicious, but also fun. The animals climb along the massive branches in the dark canopy. We prefer to fly, zzzzzzzzzzip!

Down from the emergent layer in the sun into the dark unknown.

Under the canopy in the understory and forest floor, it sure is dark! No wonder baby trees take so long to grow big.

Down here there is plenty of water. Just not enough sun for many plants to grow on the forest floor.

Speaking of the sun, I think it is time it went to bed. All of this exploring has worn me out.

Good night!

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