Saturday, July 18, 2009

Muir Woods

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The home of some big ol' trees.  The trees in question being old growth coastal redwoods.

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As I am sure I've mentioned before, taking pictures of trees is difficult.  I just don't know how to show you the absolutely tremendous size of these bad boys.

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I guess the best way to think about it is to imagine an AT-ST tromping through the woods attacking poor little Ewoks.

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We had a very nice, but kinda grumpy, old tour guide.  He did a pretty good job of explaining what was happening in the forest, how old the trees are and whatnot.  Turns out the other guy in the picture is from Milwaukee as well, what a small world.  They weren't interested in talking to us at all.  Whatever happened to hometown pride.

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Some smaller guys were filling every bit of space they could.  But, there ain't a whole lotta light under the towering redwoods.

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You could drive a motorcycle threw this one, but probably not a car.   Maybe one of those crazy smart cars, but not a classic station wagon like those other giant redwoods.

Enjoy,  jon

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