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by Confuddled @ 2008-02-17 - 15:30:30

This may sound rather sad, but I'm really looking forward to the week ahead because I have a long weekend coming up. :>> It may only be a long weekend, but I'm planning on going down to Somerset and Wilshire. Besides the trip itself, I'm looking forward to the drive as I actually enjoy driving. My car, I'm sure will also be pleased with a good run.

Last autumn after visiting Tintagel, I decided to visit a few more places that normally I wouldn't go to because of the crowds. So, intention is to travel down most of the way on Thursday evening, stay near Stonehenge, wake up early and visit the stones early before any hordes arrive. What I hadn't realised is that you can book early visits (numbers are restricted) and they actually allow you to enter the stone circle. Afterwards, if weather is good, I'll walk around the site before travelling up to Avebury and seeing the stone circle there. So Friday is going to be a bit of a "stone" day.

I'm then travelling to good o'l Glastonbury where I'll spend the weekend. Again, I've always stayed clear of visiting the place but as said, I shouldn't let my prejudices get in my way. Having booked a B&B, and planned my visit, I'm now actually excited about the whole trip. I've sort of surprised myself with how much I'm looking forward to it.

Will take my camera & pastels with me, in case at any point I feel inspired.

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TentativeplotfinderTentativeplotfinder [Member]
2008-02-17 @ 16:41

Avebury's good - I was there recently, on a bit of a muddy day!

Glastonbury does have it's good points. Really good second hand book shop, if it's still there.

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ConfuddledConfuddled pro
2008-02-17 @ 17:55

I've heard about a really good 2nd hand book shop in Glastonbury. It's probably going to be my downfall as I love books and buying books. I have shelves full of books I've bought and not actually got round to reading!

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kevinwilsonkevinwilson pro
2008-02-17 @ 18:35

that sounds like a brilliant journey, full of history and atmosphere.
no wonder you're looking forward to it.

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ConfuddledConfuddled pro
2008-02-17 @ 21:48

Hope it lives up to it! Sure it will.

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EllieGantEllieGant pro
2008-02-17 @ 20:30

It's a great idea - I've always shunned popular places like those because of an aversion to crowds, but as they are popular for a reason, I should follow your example. Looking forward to seeing the photos.

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ConfuddledConfuddled pro
2008-02-17 @ 21:50

When I went to Tintagel it was out of season, and it was very beautiful. I'm hoping Glastonbury will be the same - there aren't any festivals going on. Just hope Avebury and Stonehenge aren't heaving!

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PrettyintelligentprincessPrettyintelligentprincess [Member]
2008-02-17 @ 23:41

It sounds like a lovely expedition. enjoy!

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ConfuddledConfuddled pro
2008-02-20 @ 21:36

Will do! x

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wendlanewendlane pro
2008-02-18 @ 10:00

Avebury has an amazing presence and is very close to where I live, an old friend of mine was born and raised in avebury, in the cottage near the shop opposite the pub, did you kno that he Red Lion is haunted by a lady who hates men with beards and has been said to make them feel very uncomfortable? Her ghost was said to have been exorcised by someone a couple of years ago and it reached the news. The owner of the pub was furious, don't know if they succeeded in ridding the pub of her presence but most people are fond of it I think

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ConfuddledConfuddled pro
2008-02-20 @ 21:37

I really am looking forward to it. Hadn't heard about the Red Lion - will have to go in even though I wont be travelling with any men.

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timsuzitimsuzi pro
2008-02-20 @ 21:48

Hope you have a lovely time away. I do envy you being able to see Stonehenge at dawn and hope that there is a decent dawn for you to take photographs by. I've never been to Avebury but have always wanted to visit there and I'm sure you will be able to do some fantastic art work.

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ConfuddledConfuddled pro
2008-02-20 @ 23:32

Hope the weather is OK but don't think it will dampen my enjoyment. Look forward to sharing any photo's.

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