When I think about the Redwood Forest I have a peaceful feeling. It is such a calming and grounding place. I really enjoy going so when Kristen suggested going on our way home from her Birthday retreat I was excited.
Each time I go I enjoy it more and more. The sure scale of the trees is astounding and the varied colors of green is beautiful. What I like the most is that I can feel the forest, like a gentle hug.
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The size
Here is the root system of a tree that had fallen over. I am 5 feet, 9 inches tall (175 cm) and the roots were HUGE!
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Here are a couple of view of the trees looking up. I get a bit of vertigo when I look up so I didn't do it too often.
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As I was looking at the forest floor I found a banana slug. Such interesting creatures! Yes, I did pick it up. I wanted to feel it and just like you would expect, it feels like a slug!
The Green
The variety of shades of green was really quiet amazing.
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Here are few more pictures of the forest.
It really is such a special place. I am so glad that I have the opportunity to go when we go to the Oregon coast.
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