Rhod and Anna's World Adventure

Imagine a big tree. You are going to have to imagine it because despite visting San Diego, Los Angeles and New York in the last week we have been unable to find a computer that will allow us to put photos on the blog. So the pictures will be added when we get home. I know the pictures are the best part but for the moment you will just have to make do with the words and your own imagination.

Remember to think big.

This tree which probably looks so tiny in this picture is not only the largest tree in the world but also the largest living thing in the world! I doubt any of our pictures do its size justice but believe me it was massive!

We were in Sequoia National Park where giant sequoia trees grow at an altitude of 5000 - 7000 ft.

The largest living thing in the world is called the General Sherman. This is not to be confused with Colonel Sanders whose range of chicken products is slowly ensuring that people are in line to give this tree a run for it's money on the size front.

General Sherman Facts:
Age: 2300-2700 Years
Max diameter at base: 36.5 feet
Circumference at base: 102.6 feet
Height: 274.9 feet

The tree is still growing.