[92] Shangri La: (Sikkim)

I counted 11 waterfalls in a few minutes as we drove in Sikkim. Wild Orchids were in the trees. It was just like the story of Shangri La and made me feel just so good to be alive

Wild Rhododendrons

We picked a forbidden plant that was growing everywhere. Its easy to see how it got its name ‘Weed’. Thats exactly what it is.

Far east culture, farming

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[154] Leaning trees of Greenough flats (Western Australia)

[160] Autumn Fall: (Canada)

New England Autumn colours

We have never seen such colours before. In England we have nothing like this.

Laurentian Mountains

Laurentian Mountains

Laurentian Mountains

Laurentian Mountains

[173] Stunted growth rainforest (Costa Rica)

Caused by the high elevation near the summit of a volcano and strong winds.

This forest on the slopes of Poas volcano is constantly subject to winds and can only grow as stunted trees. I found it amazing