Kokee Berry Flat Trail Hike

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Quite the crew

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No tropical plants here, just some beautiful pines, redwoods, and more.

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A little tree growing up in the branch of another

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What more can be said...

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This stump also resembled a face

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The air is cool here and not a single mosquito for miles.

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Gajanan was behind the camra most of the hike.

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The monks found a quiet spot to sit down and meditate.

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The moss here was one of the most memorable parts. So many colors and verieties.

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This small mushroom is commonly known as an Earthball. We found quite a few, scattered along tha trail.

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Over the retreat several of the monks went for a hike up in Kokee, and, much to everyone's suprise, found a small redwood forest in the middle of Kauai.