ElTule

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Originally uploaded by mufflevski.

Ah, the passing of time, just like kilowatts on a electric meter. This is an old photo (circa 1940s) that I purchased at a camera store in town. It is of the sacred El Tule cypress tree - which is one of the oldest living trees in the world (more than 2000 yrs old). The town Santa Maria del Tule is about 15minutes from Oaxaca city. Now there is a fence around the mighty tree, and tourists stand 12 feet or so from it and take pictures. (hey - just like stonehenge.. alas)