We found this unique art piece, handmade by nature, on our way to Praia do Preá, one of the several beaches along the northeastern coast of Brazil.
This “horizontal tree” has been called ‘lazy tree’ or “árvore da preguiça” by the local population. Despite having its roots above ground, it’s still very much alive, and a sure stop for any tourist in search of calm beach waters and great kitesurfing winds… By the way, the native legend is that the winds were responsible for, gradually, bending the tree trunk, and making it look like it’s ‘resting’, enjoying its ‘laziness’…
the ‘lazy’ tree…
a closer look, from underneath the roots…
and, getting ready to search for more natural beauty!
3rdculturechildren 
Nice shot. How unique.
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Totally agree! Thank you very much for checking it out! Very, very unique horizontal tree… never saw one alike… 😮
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Obrigada! De onde e voce? Eu morei en Sao Paulo en 1979.
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De Brasilia… na verdade, nasci no Rio de Janeiro, mas cresci naquela linda cidade.. Que bom que temos isto em comum! Abracos de Recife, Pernambuco! Fique à vontade para ir e vir por aqui, quando quiser!
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It’s a wonderful tree 🙂
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Thank you, Gilly! Glad it’s appreciated… Thanks for stopping by and sharing your impressions! 😮
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I’m infatuated with this tree! But also have to admit, the dune buggy at the end got my attention, too. It reminds me of something out of a Scooby Doo episode!
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Great, isn’t it? loved the Scooby Doo reference! My son will be pretty happy knowing his dad “was part of a Scooby’s episode”!!!! thanks for your comments, Heather!
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That is really interesting.
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thanks, Becky! I’ve dedicated July for some ‘time off life’, and so far, it’s been working! Love finding unique/calming images, especially during the stressful bidding season… 😮
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What a great idea! Good luck with bidding!
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Thanks for your wishes, Becky! i think we’re definitely gonna need them!
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