The South Island of New Zealand is known for its glaciers, colorful lakes, and beautiful landscapes, but I found myself more drawn to its mystical forests. Perhaps surprise was a factor, the lush green of the temperate rainforest along the west coast was both soothing and refreshing to the eyes.
Native trees here have millions of years of history. The growth of the trees can be quite slow, as with little topsoil the trees will need to get water and nutrients from the air to grow. So, one can easily spot thousand-year-old trees, and they take on different forms that carry the history of their growth.
In the rainforest, there are a lot of ferns and fern trees at the bottom layer. Mosses grow everywhere covering tree trunks, live and dead.
Walking through the forest, I can easily let my imagination lead the way. Do you see my giraffe here? Xmas tree, cow head, Chandelier up in the tree.
An ancient, mythic, and mesmerizing place!
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| a giraffe? |
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| A charismas tress on the ground |
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| cow head |
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| Chandelier |
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