Topic: tree
The Baobab tree
The Baobab tree is probably one of Africa's greatest natural treasures. The Baobab tree has so many myths and legends attached to it, it has so many uses and is engraved in most African cultures.
Some people call it "the upside down tree" because when you look at the tree it sometimes look as if the roots are on the top and the real tree is buried somewhere under ground, luckily thats not the case.
Apart from having fruit the Baobab tree makes a great camping place since most animals including elephants cant get to the top or push down the tree, it is therefore a great place to setup camp... Inside of the tree.
The Baobab's fruit is nice and big, about 20cm average. The fruit itself has so many nutritional properties and can be a life saver if you are lost on the bushes, they contain Antidiarrhoeal elements, Anti-inflammatory and Anti viral properties.
When pulling back the bark of the tree water can be found.
Seas Oasis (Oasis of the Seas
March 5, 2009 by evl
Seas Oasis (Oasis of the Seas) - the most anticipated cruise ship this year, which will overtake the ship class of Freedom, considered the largest in the world. This ship can take on board 6,300 passengers, which is 2000 more than the largest vessel to date. In addition, Oasis of Seas will be the largest number of rooms with balconies, the largest swimming pool on board and the first sea park with trees. A unique name can be located here and the engines and propellers.
Three 6-meter propellers are driven by eight motors V12 power 17,500 hp each, which provides the equivalent of 30,000 horsepower. The height of the vessel - 65 meters, and on board are two six towers containing 2,700 cabins for 5,400 passengers. The cost of construction of Oasis of the Seas is 1,2 billion dollars. On board will be 400 tons of plants and soil for the cultivation of the towers. This superlayner has a length of 360 meters, and should begin to float in December this year.
Slaughter of dolphins most gruesome Rite of passage
December 21, 2008 by Daizy
In the Faroe Islands they have an annual passage right ritual of slaughtering of dolphins. I am really trying to understand the killing of these gentle creatures in this way. I was horrified when I saw these pictures. Anyone who know me I'm not a tree hugger and don't normally get particularly upset in the killing of animals for food or fur. But this is different it's horrifying to see the sea turned red with blood. They drive the helpless dolphins into a cove with boats then they kill them. This method is also used in other countries such as Japan. Which is worse there it's done not in tradition but greed. The reason this tradition is not stopped is because it's part ofFire coming through trees in Gordons Bay
December 9, 2008 by evl
So there was a couple of people standing at the circle in Gordons Bay before they got so serious about evacuating the people. Suddenly and out of the blue this bolt of fire came out of the trees.
At least I think it was. Check out the photo below you'll see what I mean
Christmas trees in Grabouw
December 7, 2008 by evl
We were looking through some malls for some Christmas trees and found some being sold in Grabouw of all places.
Outside bar and restaurant at Spier
December 2, 2008 by evl
I would of loved to eat here but we were in a rush, there are small tables everywhere located in the trees. That's what i was told not sure how accurate that is but must feel like you are on safari just a few kilometers away from the city.
