A PUB in a tree! Preposterous! by busi2ness
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I know this page is technically about photography but the Baobab is bound to raise some controversy. I was met by many comments about the trunk being hollow housing a pub of all things. This has been bothering me too but let me try and explain the facts very briefly:Â The baobab is biologically very different from an ordinary tree in that it has no core and its wood consists of fibers high in water content, resembling decaying willow wood but much more dense than a succulent. Some trees become hollow on the inside as part of a natural process without hampering its growth. Secondly the idea to have a pub inside comes from the days when the Lowveld was like the pioneering of the American Wild West. The first facilities established in a "town" used to be the watering hole which was also the chemist/drug store and ammunition dealer, not just a pub - so I am told.
The last controversy is size: I used the word "allegedly" the biggest because there are 3 trees being mentioned as the biggest and the fact giving rise to this discrepancy has to do with the height at which the circumference is measured around the trunk and some people use "size" as synonymous with "height".
The first photo shows the massive trunk and the door, then the pub on the inside and the bottom right shows a small "lounge" next door.
This tree is estimated to be 6000 years of age!
My previous two uploads of the "biggest" trees:
Thank you for comments and visits, your time is highly appreciated.
The last controversy is size: I used the word "allegedly" the biggest because there are 3 trees being mentioned as the biggest and the fact giving rise to this discrepancy has to do with the height at which the circumference is measured around the trunk and some people use "size" as synonymous with "height".
The first photo shows the massive trunk and the door, then the pub on the inside and the bottom right shows a small "lounge" next door.
This tree is estimated to be 6000 years of age!
My previous two uploads of the "biggest" trees:
Thank you for comments and visits, your time is highly appreciated.
Comments (78)
shahlaa
Wow...what a great conversation piece... I have never ever seen anything like this...that trunk is so big....this is great, thank you so much for sharing...goes in my favorites
odie
Wow... it certainly looks like a cozy nook, especially with the blankies and pillows! That's a new twist for a pub! :0)
acclaude
HUGE !! if this is not wounding the tree, this is a wonderfull place for inspiration & love, Nice capt'shot & document ! xxxxx, Thks 4share,
Shucoda
Great photos & wonderfully described! Thanks for the facts on this amazing tree! Well done mate....
lizzibell
Beautiful photos...
Hendesse
What a gigantic tree. Fantastic and very interesting shots!!
LudyMelltSekher
Beautiful Photography. Excellent!! Congratulations!!
meico
Thoroughly professional photography allied to absorbing information. Really, really good. Mike
frankie96
The history of this is very interesting...nicely done...
Valerie-Ducom
wowwww, very good idea this house-tree and excellent pictures !!! Thank you for this information!!! Good day and hugs :)
Botai
Your photos are great, and your written explanations and descriptions are truly educational and interesting. Thanx.
MrsLubner
Fantastic collage! Look at the design and to think that humans and trees are sharing space in harmony is great! Wonderful clear photos and great information!
kjpweb
Way cool buddy! Now the word treehugger starts to make sense! Claiming their love for nature - they just go INTO the tree to get drunk!
Great images - thanks for the info, too!
lior
So impressiv this tree!
Biffowitz
Fabulous captures of the tree and its insides. You can really get a glimpse of its size by the woman at the entrance in the top image. Great work on this huge tree. Pretty neat how you presented it!!
Loloe
Wow!!! I'd love to have a drink inside!!! that's incredible!!! bravo Piet for the captures and information!!!
1010
What a photo op that tree is Piet, awesome details and a delight to explore......
Petra-S
Super!
Laelia
Hope that's true and have confidence if you're sure about the "no nuisance" for that marvellous 6 Thd years tree ( such awesome age !!! Miracle !) Extraordinaire chose de la vie ...! It's a good idea nevertheless that's pub.. thanks for sharing that particular and unknown beauty ...! q:)
natalieb
OMG, what a huge tree! Just saw your previous post too...6000 years! That's incredible! I'd love to have a drink in there! Beautiful!
kurtsart
Great series of interesting shots!
louly
Always so informative :) I feel better knowing that they didn't cut in the tree to make the pub but still... lol I see you put your signature above the door lol So that is Busi pub? Wonderful pictures, thank you :)
TwoPynts
Didn't you share these views with us once before? Well, the info is a bit more expansive, and it is one of the most interesting things I've seen this side of Tolkien's Shire! :)
carlx
Wow!!! Fantastic place and capture!!! Bravo!!!
Chaos911
wow, what a super super work!!!! excellently done!!! :)
Hedepo
That must be a fantastic place to be, and to drink a beer and to relax under 6000 years of history!! Thanks for sharing the info about this very interesting Tree!! Have a very nice evening Henk
Ionel
6000 years of age!? We have to respect that! :)
Janiss
Excel... a true foot of elephant!
sharky_
The most amazing tree house. Excellent. Aloha
rainbows
Wonderful captures, Oom.. The leaves at the botton look neall as big as the lady!! How long do you stay, blankets and pillows!!! Would not mind having a shandy on a hot day here. I would be on the swing outside :-) Superb work!! Thank you for information too. Hugs. Di.