Photo Challenge for November ~ Trees

It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts,

as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so

 wonderfully changes and renews the spirit.

~ Robert Louis Stevenson ~

An ancient African tree, the late afternoon stopping off perch for the huge Marabou storks.

Zimbabwe, Africa ~ July 2012

The beautiful palms reflected in the pool at a house where we stayed.

Kona, Hawaii ~ February 2012

The tall, tall Ponderosa pines of northern California.

Lassen Volcanic National Park ~ July 2013

Trees at sunset - the Drakensberg Mountains in the distance.

Mala Mala Private Game Reserve, South Africa ~ July 2012

Do go visit Donna's blog HERE for this month's fun challenge and to view beautiful trees in all their glory.

More from the Big Island of Hawaii.......

 Place of Refuge National Park, Hawaii......

..................a very windy spot

 Note the snow just visible on Mauna Loa behind 

the blowing coconut palms on the beach below.

Bob at the Hale O Keawe, Place of Refuge

 Young boys don't mind the wind though, fishing 

from the lava which has reached the sea is still 

fun on a school holiday.

 Funky little towns with delightful shopping.........and shop we did!

This salesman was wearing the usual Hawaiian shirt and 

a sarong! Kim and Paula checking out a Koa wood 

ukulele - Rob in the background - my Bob hanging about somewhere outside, 

need I say more about his shopping enthusiasm!

 Tropical color everywhere.......

Near Hawi on the northern coast of Hawaii.....today 

was very mixed weather, warm and a wee bit humid, 

somewhat windy again, then almost chilly for a while, 

and an occasional heavy shower.......

...........the Big Island of Hawaii seems to 

have several different areas of weather all on 

the same day!

 Our group, pic by our waitress, left to right - Bob, Me, Paula, Kim and Rob.

We've traveled together often and always have a great time.

 Hawaiian sunset.