The English Countryside is Lovely!

Today we set out beyond the city limits of London to continue our pilgrimage. We visited first at Avebury Stone Circles, the lesser-known and much wider in circumference stone monuments. This location was discovered back in the 1930’s and the stones re-erected by the archaeologist who discovered them. We followed that visit with a trip over to Stonehenge, where we walked around and marveled at this prehistoric monument…it is estimated that it was completed about 3500 years ago. Next up was Salisbury, a very quaint town that is home to the 750 year old Salisbury Cathedral which lays claim to having the tallest spire in all of Britain, Europe’s oldest working clock and the best preserved Magna Carta (there are 4 total). Lots of great history to take in all at once AND on such a gorgeous day too – the weather is unseasonably warm and hasn’t dipped below 72 for us yet. We wrapped the day up in Glastonbury by visiting the Abbey. Also very rich with history and legend, it is said to be the 1st Christian church in Europe and also to have housed the remains of King Arthur and Lady Guinevere before being destroyed in 1539 by King Henry VIII. We have much more to see in Glastonbury and surrounding areas and will continue to take some great photos to share with you (password england). Holly has turned into quite the world traveler and declared her experiences thus far ‘very enriching’, so it would appear that it is all the rage here!