In Desperate times...My Silky saves the day!

[silky fox]

Then i raced off into the Hills and the Brecon Beacons.....

[silky fox]

wow!...

[silky fox]

Mountain Fox! Summit of Mount Snowdon.

[Stubby]

Are you going any were near the river Y whilst you are in the Beacons Paul . I camped there once when I was about 12 . Beautiful place .

[WesD]

Which path did you walk Silks?

[silky fox]

I'm not sure Wes. There was a car park with a youth Hostel and it was at the foot of the mountain.

[silky fox]

The journey down was spectacular! Uplifting sunset.I have a few hundered photos to sort through from yesterday's journey and climb.Most beautiful drive i have ever known but there is a little matter of this morning's meeting with my favourite of all trees..........

[silky fox]

I have come to the end of my Pilgrimage.To what i consider to be the "Holy Grail" of Trees.Certainly in my world.I love all trees from rare seeds...to Amenity trees...trees in Arboretums,Tallest...etc... but for me it is trees that have stood the test of time.The Ancient one's and in paticular Taxus Baccata.

[silky fox]

Bear in mind that these show the outside parts of the tree.The inside has long gone.This tree was collossul and still has an huge crown.You can still see the outline of the trunk in the ground.For me it is the most incredible feeling i get standing with the most venerable of Yews.It's an incredible Tree.I shall spend a day here returning to it and as the light changes photograph it.

[TreeswingerPerth]

Have you ever visited the Fortingall Yew up my way Paul ?