We have been in contact with Jan for ages, and it is with great pleasure that we welcome her aboard, not only as a guest blogger, but as a Co. Durham representative for the CFZ. With Davy Curtis already at the helm in the country, the two of them will make a dream team par excellence.... I heard about the Money Tree at High Force some time ago, but just the other day I discovered it for myself.
It is an old, fallen dead tree by the waterside about 100 yards downstream from High Force Waterfall on the River Tees, just 10 m
iles from my home. I had read somewhere that it was said to have grown around a hidden treasure trove, and the coins had magically grown through the tree.
Seeing the tree in the flesh, so to speak, spoilt this rather romantic image, as most of the coins are 2pence pieces.... with the odd penny, 5pence and even a pound coin or two.
So what’s it all about? Is it a good luck thing? Or is it something even stranger?
Jan, why not help to resolve the financial problems of the CFZ. Get yourself back to the money tree, suitably armed with a pair of pliers.
ReplyDeleteJan, why not help to resolve the financial problems of the CFZ. Get yourself back to the money tree, suitably armed with a pair of pliers.
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of a Baobab(sp?) tree we saw on the CFZ Gambia expedition a few years back where every possible knook in the tree had something wedged into it as an offering of sorts. Most appeared to be prayers written and folded on little bits of paper (I guess they were anyway as I didn't actually remove any out of respect).
ReplyDeleteThat particular tree had been transplanted there when partially grown and local legend insisted it had been put there to stop a ninki-nanka returning to it's nest. So in the eyes of the eyes of the locals the tree had quite some power.