Took my first trip into the England countryside. Today was cooler and rainy (London weather the way it’s supposed to be) as my original destination was the monoliths of Stonehenge. However, as it turned out, the true jewel was the medieval city of Salisbury. Toured the 13th century Salisbury Cathedral after walking through the gated entry of the “Close” (the walled-in community surrounding the Cathedral). Not only was the building magnificent, it still remains the tallest spire in all of England and to this day the largest medieval structure in the word, but within the building are several tombs including Knights of the Crusade and the most preserved original copy of the Magna Carta.
Stonehenge didn’t disappoint. It was amazing to see it in person. Over 5000 years old it’s a wonder how it was constructed using primitive means. Then there’s the fact that some of the stones used are only located over 200 miles away in Wales. Shame I couldn’t be there in a few day during the Summer Solstice when the Druids do their thing.
Stonehenge didn’t disappoint. It was amazing to see it in person. Over 5000 years old it’s a wonder how it was constructed using primitive means. Then there’s the fact that some of the stones used are only located over 200 miles away in Wales. Shame I couldn’t be there in a few day during the Summer Solstice when the Druids do their thing.
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