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Star of the Sea church
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Inside the Star of the Sea church
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Some members of the congregation are rather small...
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The lush vegetation of Lava Trees State Monument
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Lava tree
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Life returns
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In little over 300 years, the forest has reclaimed its home.
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Fungi help to break down the losers of the race to the top of the canopy.
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A stark reminder that the lava is not far away at all...
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Everything seems to grow on top of and around everything else!
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At the top of the canopy, sunlight beckons—and with it, life.
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The old government road that runs through the forest, parallel to the coast.
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"If I can't climb you, I'll strangle you instead!"
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You have to be tall, resilient, and strong to make it here...
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Every plant tries to catch a few rays...