STONE BOTHERING

Nestled amidst the rolling hills and charming villages of Cornwall lies the intriguing Bowl Rock. This massive, granite boulder is more than just a natural wonder; it's imbued with the whimsical tales of giants that once roamed the land. A Giant's Bowling Ball? Standing proudly at the foot of Trencrom Hill, Bowl Rock's smooth, rounded form is almost too perfect to be entirely natural. Local folklore whispers of a time when giants dwelled on Trencrom. These giants, with their insatiable appetite for competition, apparently enjoyed a rather boisterous game of bowls. Bowl Rock, according to legend, is one of their well-used bowling balls, left behind after a particularly enthusiastic round. A plaque near the rock, maintained by the National Trust, reinforces this fantastical story. It playfully acknowledges the local legend, adding a touch of charm to the historical significance of the site. More Than Just a Myth While the giant's bowling game might be a delightful legend,...

Peyre, a charming village nestled on the banks of the Tarn River in southern France, holds secrets deeper than its picturesque facade. Beyond the quaint cafes and winding streets lies a landscape shaped by millions of years of geological history, waiting to be explored. A Journey Through Time: Layering the Past Imagine yourself standing on the banks of the Tarn, gazing at the towering cliffs that flank the village. These majestic walls are composed of limestone, sedimentary rock formed over 150 million years ago during the Jurassic period. This period saw vast, shallow seas covering the region, teeming with marine life. Look closely, and you might even spot fossilized remnants of these ancient creatures, ammonites and brachiopods whispering tales of a bygone era. As you venture further, you'll encounter evidence of dramatic shifts. The landscape bears the scars of the Variscan orogeny, a mountain-building event that occurred around 300 million years ago. These forces tilted and fol...

In the dramatic landscapes of Ecuador, the Toachi River Canyon emerges as a place where nature’s power and time’s passage reveal themselves in stone. This extraordinary canyon is more than just a feast for the eyes; it is a story written in layers of rock, water, and volcanic fire, a living testament to the forces that have shaped the Earth over millions of years. For those who are drawn to the mysteries of stone and the secrets held within the land, the Toachi River Canyon offers a journey into the heart of Ecuador’s geological soul. The Birth of a Canyon The Toachi River Canyon owes its existence to the slow but relentless work of the Toachi River over countless millennia. Carving through volcanic and sedimentary rocks, the river has shaped a gorge of astonishing depth and beauty. Walking along the canyon, you can almost feel the whisper of water that has tirelessly sculpted these cliffs, revealing ancient stories in every exposed layer of stone. The land itself tells a tale of fire ...

South Brazil holds landscapes that seem carved by time itself. In the highlands of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, rivers and volcanic rock have shaped vast plateaus and deep canyons. Cliffs rise sharply from the earth, revealing layers of basalt and sandstone that record millions of years of geological history. These are places where the land tells its own story, where stone and water meet in quiet, uncompromising forms that demand attention simply by existing. The canyons of Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral National Parks are unlike anywhere else in the country. The two most celebrated are Itaimbezinho and Fortaleza, massive gashes in the earth that stretch for kilometers and fall away into dramatic walls of basalt and lush subtropical forest. They are places where geology, history, and human wonder all meet, and walking along their edges is an experience that feels both humbling and uplifting. We have walked both of them, and though each canyon has its own character and story...