Joy Kachina, Frozen in Time (PEOPLE WILDERNESS 2024)

While exploring the Central Highlands of Tasmania, we came across the haunting sight of the bleached skeletal remains of the Endangered Miena Cider Gums. Our journey was made even more surreal by a sudden snow shower. The extreme weather caught us off guard as heavy snowfall lasted for just a few minutes with my husband captivated by this impressive gum.While exploring the Central Highlands of Tasmania, we came across the haunting sight of the bleached skeletal remains of the endangered Miena Cider Gums. Our journey was made even more surreal by a sudden snow shower. The extreme weather caught us off guard, as heavy snowfall lasted for just a few minutes. My husband was particularly captivated by this impressive gum.

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