This tree, is called " the cheese maker ". It can reach 70 meters height. It has the reputation to be the den of harmful spirits.
For the caribbean people, to walk when evening comes by a cheese-maker can facilitate unwanted meetings.
Anyway, it inspires much respect and that's why I would like to share this feeling with you!

Beautiful!! topangaki · 2007-04-14: 21:00

very interesting story and wonderful tree anniepie · 2007-04-14: 21:18

very interesting ! très interessant ! merci pour cette superbe photo ! jendayee · 2007-04-14: 21:48

great scale PaulGraham · 2007-04-15: 05:27

wow... so pretty! misheel · 2007-04-15: 07:11

what a beautiful kapok tree! Ceiba pentandra thanks for sharing aimeric · 2007-04-15: 07:29

Thanks for the link, Aimeric, très intéressant. They also say that with its wood, which is flexible, they made boxes for cheese... miclaud · 2007-04-15: 07:41

Magnificent tree and thanks for the informative story. ????? · 2007-04-15: 08:09

Majestueux ! domelia · 2007-04-15: 08:49

Wouaou!!! Majestic tree also. Thank you. Mabi938 · 2007-04-15: 10:05

amazing shot patojejp · 2007-04-16: 01:03

The power of trees ! visualcortex · 2007-04-16: 05:04

I can see why stories arise around this tree! It is very majestic (and certainly worth of respect!) and the root system is a little un-nerving! Carley · 2007-04-29: 00:47

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