tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post5925423513339502362..comments2024-02-11T08:42:24.220+03:00Comments on My Ordinary Moments: U is for Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge of Meghalaya #AtoZChallengeArtihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-65485322204650068502018-04-26T22:14:40.207+03:002018-04-26T22:14:40.207+03:00Cheers Emily.
I get your heart:) My heart hurt to ...Cheers Emily.<br />I get your heart:) My heart hurt to see empty plastic bottles and bags lying around in this green heaven. The Khasi people are very gentle and soft spoken so they request the tourists not to litter. The rowdy tourists do just the opposite. Don't know how this can problem can be fixed. Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-24890501393955435212018-04-26T22:11:17.350+03:002018-04-26T22:11:17.350+03:00I'm happy you enjoyed the post Susan.I'm happy you enjoyed the post Susan. Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-54937885893625194812018-04-26T22:10:44.879+03:002018-04-26T22:10:44.879+03:00You're absolutely right Kristin. The metal one...You're absolutely right Kristin. The metal ones were sooooo wobbly--I was petrified to cross them--so I kept my eyes on the trees on the opposite end and just went for it.<br />The root bridges (even though their sides are low) feel very very secure to walk on. There's this tree house feeling--like the tree will take care of you. It's hard to explain but it felt wonderful to be up there.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-82039175300867302422018-04-26T22:07:24.032+03:002018-04-26T22:07:24.032+03:00It sure is. Snail mail is longer lasting that any ...It sure is. Snail mail is longer lasting that any electronic version Eva. It;s such a joy to read old cards/letters. There are not too many of them now, but the ones from when we used to send letters are treasured.<br />Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-35302661582411645172018-04-26T22:04:32.901+03:002018-04-26T22:04:32.901+03:00No fear when Arti's here...at your service Jz....No fear when Arti's here...at your service Jz. Shall click and share wild and wonderful things for you to enjoy from your armchair. After all, what are friends for?Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-84891957796194073762018-04-26T22:03:29.298+03:002018-04-26T22:03:29.298+03:00Perhaps, one day you will Keith.Perhaps, one day you will Keith.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-61710520086650093102018-04-26T22:03:06.307+03:002018-04-26T22:03:06.307+03:00They are super sturdy Lissa. Families and groups o...They are super sturdy Lissa. Families and groups of 10 or more pose for pictures standing on the root bridges. In fact, they have put down slabs of cement on top of the roots (that's how wide and strong they are) to make it easier for people to walk.<br />Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-18401442053833404292018-04-26T21:59:44.683+03:002018-04-26T21:59:44.683+03:00Thank you Shilpa. You must put this on your itiner...Thank you Shilpa. You must put this on your itinerary when you visit the North East.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-42172052939296692812018-04-26T21:59:07.209+03:002018-04-26T21:59:07.209+03:00It is unique and beautiful. I was told, even littl...It is unique and beautiful. I was told, even little children tuck any new roots they see into the main frame so the bridge gets stronger every year.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-67586613893593390122018-04-26T21:56:57.617+03:002018-04-26T21:56:57.617+03:00Thank to these bridges, I'm actually looking f...Thank to these bridges, I'm actually looking forward to my next trip to Delhi. So thank you Kalpana:)Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-20726499149792365562018-04-26T21:55:57.112+03:002018-04-26T21:55:57.112+03:00Funny you should mention it--there was a young one...Funny you should mention it--there was a young one (in her 20s) who whined all the way while climbing those 3500 steps. It worked in our favour--we hurried on ahead to keep our distance:) Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-646539024835168982018-04-26T21:50:55.817+03:002018-04-26T21:50:55.817+03:00So true Yamini. This challenge has been a super br...So true Yamini. This challenge has been a super bridge builder.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-27025246619223518362018-04-26T08:49:45.585+03:002018-04-26T08:49:45.585+03:00Your descriptions and photos make me want to be th...Your descriptions and photos make me want to be there right now or at least as soon as I wake up tomorrow. Incredible, amazing! Well done once again, Arti!<br /><br />Thank you for including the request that people pack out their trash. Wish I could make a little heart emoji here on blogger. <3 You know, that one. <br /><br /><a href="https://emilbloo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Emily In Ecuador</a>Emily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-20054071588409893042018-04-26T08:07:14.248+03:002018-04-26T08:07:14.248+03:003500 steps?????? I'm in awe of this as much as...3500 steps?????? I'm in awe of this as much as I am by those bridges made approx 200 years ago, by using and training the roots of rubber trees to form long lasting bridges that wouldn't be washed away by monsoons.<br /><br />Your photos are beautiful! Thank you for this lovely post Arti!Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-68808374322287393932018-04-25T16:49:09.150+03:002018-04-25T16:49:09.150+03:00Those bridges are amazing. the root one looks stur...Those bridges are amazing. the root one looks sturdier than the first one, but the sides are so low, I would picture myself being sucked over the side. <br />http://findingeliza.com/Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-707282308220751192018-04-25T11:50:59.148+03:002018-04-25T11:50:59.148+03:00You take so beautiful pictures!
About bridges, and...You take so beautiful pictures!<br />About bridges, and sticking to my blog theme... isn't mail a kind of bridge?Mail Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574231572383527950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-91639507563621590642018-04-25T01:39:42.943+03:002018-04-25T01:39:42.943+03:00So, you know one of my middle names is Weenie Girl...So, you know one of my middle names is Weenie Girl, right?<br />*That* spider on <i>*that*</i> bridge?!?<br />I...<br />I...<br />I...<br /><br />... will just admire the pictures, thank you.<br /><i>(Is there more ice water, please?)</i>Jzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301793291285112859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-37620494626290026592018-04-24T21:32:44.124+03:002018-04-24T21:32:44.124+03:00How I would love to cross thse bridges! Amazing pi...How I would love to cross thse bridges! Amazing pictures<br /><br /><a href="https://keithsramblings.net" rel="nofollow">A-Z of My Friend Rosey!</a>Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-89767431267885436782018-04-24T20:58:07.792+03:002018-04-24T20:58:07.792+03:00all the bridges doesn't look sturdy to me but ...all the bridges doesn't look sturdy to me but I guess I have to be there to really know. that double-decker bridge looks like another world, like some fantasy of sorts.<br /><br />have a lovely day.<br /><br />my latest a-z is: <a href="http://rainswept7.blogspot.com/2018/04/u.html" rel="nofollow"> unbelievable impractical information</a><br /> lissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012085842881252635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-74226844116558666722018-04-24T20:21:38.504+03:002018-04-24T20:21:38.504+03:00I have seen these root bridges in a travel show so...I have seen these root bridges in a travel show some time back. What an amazing and fascinating man-made natural wonder. You have taken some AWESOME shots!<br />Shilpa Garghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016927627801620377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-8317520193959050372018-04-24T18:04:20.804+03:002018-04-24T18:04:20.804+03:00Lovely photographs again from an amazing place. Th...Lovely photographs again from an amazing place. The bridge looks unique.<br />https://iainkellywriting.com/2018/04/24/u-is-for-uppsala-sweden/Iain Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985628484548823345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-80455799915085256452018-04-24T18:01:41.175+03:002018-04-24T18:01:41.175+03:00Fantastic living bridges of Meghalaya. What a fant...Fantastic living bridges of Meghalaya. What a fantastic photo essay. Yes many bridges are being built and crossed thanks to the A to Z, as Yamini pointed out in her comment.Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-48418805196163330512018-04-24T17:15:18.365+03:002018-04-24T17:15:18.365+03:00Wow Arti- this bridge is just fantastic! I had hea...Wow Arti- this bridge is just fantastic! I had heard of it but reading your post has made it come alive for me. I wonder if I will ever be able to visit it for myself. BTW I wouldnt have climbed down 3500 steps as they need to be climed UP too ;-)<br /><br /><a href="https://www.shalzmojo.in/2018/04/u-unorthodox-romance-of-a-vampire-a-mortal-atozchallenge/" rel="nofollow">U is for an unorthodox lovestory #atozchallenge</a><br />Shalzmojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09302044512743818034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958886527937390919.post-73437678975334279882018-04-24T14:01:11.802+03:002018-04-24T14:01:11.802+03:00Hari OM
I believe this A-Z challenge has enabled b...Hari OM<br />I believe this A-Z challenge has enabled bridges to built... after all, here are you reaching over the ether to us, and here are we, crossing over to see! YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.com