Feb 18, 2013 - Stonehenge

As we were in the area we thought it was time we visited the famous Stonehenge ancient stone circle. The visitor’s facilities were poor and we were surprised how many people were there. Listening to the audio tour we learnt about stone circle. The first monument at Stonehenge is believed to have been a circular ditch and bank with a ring of 56 wooden or stone posts (around 3000BC). It was over 500 years later that the first stones seen today were brought to the site. Researchers have found that the stones came from the Preseli Hills in...

Aug 8, 2012 - Stonehenge and Salisbury

Drove the 4 miles or so to Stonehenge this morning, and there was no problem parking Homer across the road from the “henge” in the carpark. It was an overcast misty morning as we wandered leisurely around this awesome prehistoric site. There were not the crowds here that we had expected, and the short sharp shower of rain waited until we were back at the “shop”! We then drove to the “park and ride” at Britford; which happened to be furthest away south of Salisbury, but is the only one of several around the city which does not have a height...

Jul 4, 2012 - Stonehenge, Avebury and the Uffington White Horse

Weather was cloudy all day with periods of rain and very heavy rain later in the day, but it didn't rain when we were walking around at Stonehenge and Avebury which is what we did today. Also saw 3 white horses. We drove up to the Uffington White Horse. Jim and I thought you could see it across the valley, but apparently we were thinking of one of the more modern ones. The ancient one can only actually be seen really well from the air. We did drive up to a point where you can walk out several hundred yards and have a look at it,...

Jul 26, 2011 - Stonehenge, England

While in Bath, we drove about an hour east to visit both Stonehenge and the lesser known Avebury Stones. At Stonehenge, we used an well-done audio guide as we walked around the historic henge. It explained some of the noteworthy features of the stones, their arrangement and the known history of the construction. Here are a few key facts about Stonehenge:

• •Age estimated at 3100 BC •Stonehenge was constructed in three phases.
• •It has been estimated that the three phases of the construction required more than thirty million...
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Sep 21, 2010 - More Rocks and a Long Drive

The day began in Avebury where my B+B hosts treated us to an English breakfast of back bacon, beans, eggs, toast, marmalade and tea. Sarum, a very significant ancient man-made chalk hill is right across the road. I spent an hour walking the circumference of the Avebury stone circle, which is older than Stonehenge and much larger, enveloping a village. It dates from around 2500 BC. During my morning walk I ran across only a handful of people, but I was under the close scrutiny of several hundred sheep. Before noon I was on my way on what...

Sep 20, 2010 - South England Rocks

After another three pound breakfast (cost 6 pounds this time) I gathered my wet gear and left Hayling Island behind. Following a 2 hr drive and a few directions from roadside Brits, I reached Blandford Forum. That is the place where my great grandfather, Thomas Quinlan, settled for awhile when he first immigrated from Ireland. He met his wife, Elizabeth Heizman, there. It is a Georgian town and has been kept up very nicely. There is a well developed system of parks and pathways which I explored. All the people appear to be either pregnant...

Jun 20, 2010 - Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

After our restful naps at the park and the museum in Bath, we hoped on a train and then a bus to stonehenge. We arrived there at 2000, just in time to see the sun go down. There was thoasands of people there from all over the world. One man tried to teach me how to play the drums. We partyed and drank all night long...not sleeping for a second. It was really cold though, I would suggest you bring a warm blanket or sleeping bag if you go. Close to sunrise a guy started flamethowing next to stones, that was very interesting to watch We met...

Nov 9, 2008 - Stonehenge

We woke up well rested, all of us having slept at least 12 hours. It was a fun day. We went to Pizza Hut On the way to stonehenge, and it was a very nice restaurant, just as nice as a regular one, but the food still came fast. We had some sensational garlic bread and potato wedges (in place of fries) and a pizza with a crust stuffed with mozzarella cheese. Anyway, at stonehenge, we bought audio tours and then walked around it for half an hour and listened to it. They don’t really know much about it. Most of what they say is “I know its one...

Jul 7, 2008 - Meeting up with our Choir Group

It's time for us to say goodbye to the D'Elias. We're sad to be leaving London and them. We've had a FAB time as they say here in the UK. Now we're meeting the choir at Heathrow again. As in any airport I am a nervous wreck-are we in the right place? Are we here in time? When I see Peggy's face come through the arrivals all is well. We take off for Stonehenge. It is about an hour and a half to get there and we pass Windsor Castle along the way. We have been looking forward to Stonehenge for months and have been studying up on this amazing...

May 20, 2008 - Trip to Stonehenge and Bath today!

Started off the day with an early morning breakfast and then was on the bus for a 2hr drive to see the historical site of Stonehenge. Then after Stonehenge was another hour drive to the historical city of Bath. Bath was breathtakingly beautiful, the buildings were so historic and I was just in awe looking at them. They was lots of great shopping there and even some familiar stores (like my fav store "Accesorize"). Jessica and I had lunch at an outdoor cafe gazing at the beautiful sites around us. Absolutely beautiful! While in Bath, we of...

Apr 29, 2008 - windor, stonehenge and bath

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! words cannot describe the inside of windsor castle, you just have to experience it. stonehenge is beautiful and very special, a little spoilt by noise from people and traffic tho. roman baths are very old and beautful, sample the water, it's a must although it tastes quite bad. when in rome..... pics will go up soon as i can

Oct 3, 2007 - Stonehenge and Bath

We decided we will try and make Stonehenge today and so glad we did. What a magical, mystical place. Ian is blown away and I am glad I have done it. It's a little eerie and spooky, but you just wonder at the incredible feat. Kinda makes my 8 hours a day in the office look a little weak really. Headed off to Bath after, and dear old Ian's navigation skills - bless him - haven't improved. 5pm arrival ended up 8pm as we spent 3 hours weaving and traversing across Bath in the dark with narrow streets and lanes often making it difficult to turn...