Nature is Awesome. We begin exploring the majesty and grandeur of nature with:
The Living Bridges of Cherrapunji, India
Cherrapunji has bridges that are built not with brick and concrete — they are grown! These living bridges or root bridges are a marvel of bio-engineering.
Cherrapunji is located in Northeast India and made it to the Guinness book of world records as the wettest place on Planet Earth, because of the record rainfall it receives throughout the year. (though neighbouring Mawsynram now contests that claim).
The native Khasi tribe actually “engineers” this sustainable and environmentally friendly architecture without a University degree in Engineering! Continue reading “Nature is Awesome – Part 1”