Tuesday, July 24, 2012

B for Breathing Bridge

 I was breathless with wonder when I beheld this beautiful breathing bridge in an Indian village by the border of Bangla Desh.
 Buttressed by bamboo and betelnut trees, the bridge is woven from the roots of living Banyan trees. Flat stones are kept on it so that bicycles and bipeds can pass easily. on it.
There are some Breathing Bridges in the region which have celebrated their bicentennial.
I thank Mrs.Nesbitt and her team for hosting ABC Wednesday.

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14 comments:

  1. Leslie:July 24, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Wow! I've never heard of such a thing, but it is beautiful.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  2. UnknownJuly 24, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Amazing!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  3. CarverJuly 24, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Very beautiful bridge and wonderful words. Carver, ABC Wed. Team

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  4. photowannabeJuly 24, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    My goodness...you are certainly the winner in the B word post.
    Very clever.

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  5. LaloofahJuly 25, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    I knew that our beloved trees bestow an awful lot of benefits, but I was unaware of this particular boon! That is one of the most extraordinary things I've ever seen! It's beautiful, and I'd love to walk or ride my bicycle across it.

    You did a great job with all those "B" words, too! What a brilliant post! :-)

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  6. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    wow, this is amazing! the second photo is like a dream, a scene from a fantasy movie. incredible bridge!

    B is for...

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  7. EG CameraGirlJuly 25, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    Well, I just learned something fascinating! I had never before heard of breathing bridges. Very cool information.

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  8. PhenoMenon, ABCW teamJuly 25, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Whoa now thats something new. Interesting and curious indeed

    PhenoMenon, ABCW team

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  9. Roger Owen GreenJuly 25, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    what a fascinating idea!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  10. RNSANEJuly 25, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    It is amazing how creative people can be. I just love banyan trees. They are phenomenal.

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  11. Chubskulit RoseJuly 25, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    such a very interesting bridge!

    Set of B's
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  12. JamaJuly 25, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Fascinating bridge!

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  13. AdventureJoJuly 27, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    My friend from Mehitable Days (Laloofa) pointed out your photo on her post and it was so incredible and cool, I just had to leave you a comment telling you that I appreciated the photo and especially the interesting information about it. Well done!

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  14. BarbaraJuly 27, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    That is amazingly, wonderful choice for B!

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