Every day I think to myself I have to put this post up again; it is the most popular of any post I have ever done. Viewers come every day to gaze at these beauties…



10. Cherry Blossom Tunnel, Germany

These Cherry Blossoms trees are a sight to behold on a

street in Bonn, Germany. The floral will create a brilliant

pink archway for 7 to 10 days, depending on the weather.

9. Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho, Brazil

I could spend the day beneath the richness of these giant Rosewood.

There are more than one hundred Tipuana (Rosewood) trees along Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho in Porto Alegre, Brazil. In 2006, Mayor Joseph Fogaça decreed this street a part of Brazil’s historical,

ecological and environmental heritage.

8. Autumn Tree Tunnel, USA

These trees are ablaze with the fiery colors of autumn on a street

near Smuggler’s Notch, a Vermont State park. The spectacle

begins in the North and spreads South throughout the season.

7. Ginkgo Tree Tunnel, Japan

This is dedicated to you, Fossil. The Gingko Biloba tunnel is a

blazing beauty, one of the most revered trees in all of Japan. Some

of these trees survived the Hirsoshima bombing; they are known

as “the bearer of hope” or “the living fossil.”

6. Yew Tree Tunnel, UK

The Yew Tunnel in Whales, UK has been an inspiration to writers since 1470. It’s a popular tourist attraction of the medieval Aberglasney House. The tunnel was nearly destroyed due to neglect; it took nine years to restore the archway. People believe the Yew Tunnel was created by the Dyer family in the 18th century.

5. The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland

This intriguing walkway has the feel of a book cover. James Stuart planted the Beech trees in the 18th century. The story is he wanted to impress guests as they drove toward his “Gracehill House.”

Another part of the tale is the “Grey Lady” who was a maid in a nearby mansion. She died under suspicious circumstances and now haunts the country road.

4. Bamboo Path, Japan

This tunnel in Sagano Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama takes me away. It’s a nationally designated historic site and The Agency for Cultural Affairs has declared Arashiyama a “Place of Scenic Beauty.” The forest is close to famous temples and shrines. One of the most preserved sounds in Japan is the sound of the wind as it blows through the gigantic bamboo trees.

3. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

There is a tale that couples ride through this tunnel of love to make

a wish. If their love is strong and pure, the wish comes true. It’s a private rail that serves a woodworking plant near Klevan, a city in western Ukraine. The train runs three times a day … I’m gettin’ my ticket.

2. Jacarandas Walk, South Africa

If you like purple this tunnel is designed for you. Johannesburg, Africa has a man-made forest with more than 10 million trees. Tropical trees from Uruguay, Brazil, Peru and Argentina were imported with 49 species of Jacaranda. The land is littered with blue and purple in October when the flowers are in bloom.

1. Wisteria Tunnel, Japan

It would feel like royalty to stroll beneath this Wisteria draped tunnel. The blooms hang like tufts of grapes as soon as the Cherry blossoms retire. Each spring the Japanese celebrate the “Fuji Matsuri” or Wisteria Festival in Tokyo, Shizuoka and Okazaki. The Ashika Flower Park is the place that harbors

the most different varieties of Wisteria.

May Your Glass Always Be Half Full

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