The Dead Forest
When you go for a hike after a long winter
It wasn’t a long winter for us. We had escaped this cold season and spent the last six months in Africa’s summer. But in the meantime, this forest had transformed. From a lively, lush green piece of scenery, it turned into a dry and cold place.
“The dead forest”
My husband says out loud what describes it best. It does indeed look like this piece of land is dead. All the green has vanished. Nothing left from the forest we left behind in October last year. The flourishing beauty.
Dead branches and trees are all around. Blocking the trail here and there.
The air is cool but fresh. It’s remarkably warmer than the day we arrived. It was 6 degrees and raining. We were freezing. But today the sun came out and actually made a difference.
I put one layer too much on. But how should I know? I first need to adapt to the new climate zone. I’m still in the African vibes. Walking barefoot all day…
