Behind Binbin is one of the oldest living things on earth, an ancient bristlecone pine tree! Some of the oldest individuals in the Methuselah Grove, where we went hiking this morning, are known to be over four thousand years old! They grow at altitudes around 8000 to 10,000 feet above sea level in a crushed dolomite, nutrient poor soil. Incredibly, some may suffer from fire, soil erosion, and sacrifice a part of themselves so that another part continues to live.
From our high vantage point, we could see much of the impressive Sierra range to the west beyond the Owens Valley. And, we could see nearby Deep Springs Valley, which is our temporary adopted home, a little green oasis in a dusty bowl. Last night, as we peered to the east after sunset, we could see a magnificent lightening storm happening in far, far away Nevada.
We’ve heard about Hurricane Irene even farther east, and we hope our friends are managing to keep dry. We miss you.
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