The Living Bridges of Cherrapunji, India (photos). One of the most incredible things I’ve never seen - and reason enough to make a trip to India.
These bridges, which live up to around 500 years old and span over 100 feet, are the result of generations and generations of planning, foresight, and action by the people who live in the area and depend on them to cross streams that become deadly rivers during their torrential rainy season. It is after all the wettest place on earth, getting nearly 1000 inches of rain a year.
Bridge creation still continues, even though a new bridge won’t be functional for 15 or more years. If only we all had the patience and dedication to think about providing for the generations to come instead of focusing on ourselves.
