Land of the Lorax

Until arriving in Kenya, I had never seen a purple tree outside of Dr. Seuss. Now I see them almost wherever I look. They’re called the Jacaranda tree, and have easily become my favorite tree. Besides looking like they’d be fun to climb (I have yet to try), they are full of bright lavender blossoms. Perhaps most interesting about them is their leaves: small and soft, comparable to that of a fern.

The variety of tree specimens in Kenya is simply amazing. In one shot you can find a palm, jacaranda and evergreen. Unfortunately, much of Kenya’s forests have been deforested due to extensive logging and farming. The people do need a way to survive, and hopefully more sustainable methods will be found.

Photos forthcoming…