TIME IS NOTHING (A Journey Around the World) by Kien Lam
7 Countries. 343 Days. 6237 Photographs. One incredible journey.
Goblin bridge in the India/Bangladesh frontierlands.
Photo copyright Amos Chapple/Rex Features.
Deep in the rainforests of the Indian state of Meghalaya, bridges are not built, they’re grown. For more than 500 years locals have guided roots and vines from the native Ficus Elastica (rubber tree) across rivers, using hollowed out trees to create root guidance systems.
I first saw this on Human Planet, a BBC documentary. Here’s a few more pictures and information, and here’s part of the documentary. Boy, I loved that programme.
