Wikipedia provides the following information:The Tree of Life (Arabic: شجرة الحياة; transliterated: Shajarat al-Hayah) is a 400-year old mesquite tree in Bahrain that is considered a natural wonder.[1] This unique tree stands alone in the desert about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the Jebel Dukhan, the highest point in Bahrain.[2]
The source of water for this tree remains a mystery because it stands in a place completely free of water.[3].
The tree is mentioned in the movie L.A. Story.[4]
If you ever visit Bahrain, I would put the Tree of Life last on your list of places to visit. Very last. First of all, let me say that there is no mystery surrounding its water source. It started to die a few years ago, and now they bring in water trucks every night to make sure that it doesn't. It is a bit of a drive to get there, and it is in the middle of nowhere, so make sure that you have plenty of gas. There is no road that goes to the tree, so be prepared for a bit of offroading as you must set off into the desert to get there. And finally, there is very little signage, and that is confusing, so make sure you build in plenty of time to get lost. Once you arrive you will notice that the tree is covered with graffiti, and the ground is littered with trash, but everyone has put so much effort into getting there and listened to so much talk about it being a must-see that they pretend to like it.
3 comments:
Awesome...that was worth the adventure for sure! Well, now you can say you've been to the Garden of Eden...if that's not well traveled, I don't know what is.
ha ha! Thanks for the heads up! Next time I'm in Bahrain I'll make sure I don't go there ;-)
LOL! I love your tour guide antics. You really should write a book about living as an American in Bahrain. It'd be a best seller for sure!
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