I have been to Avebury stone circle, in Wiltshire, more times than I can recollect. It dates back to Neolithic times. Further back than 2200 BC. It is one of my favourite places.
This was the first time I’ve wandered around the stones on my own and I liked it. Peaceful. Reflective. Soul refuelled. I sat, at times, and soaked it all in.
Oddly. I noticed parts I had never seen before. I don’t really know how that is possible. Less distractions, maybe. Not sure if it was the light. Just after 9am. Just after the summer Solstice, but it was different.
For instance, I was drawn to the concentration of quartz, in a diamond/oval shape, on the side of one of the stones. Maybe a trick of the light, coupled with my brain set up to spot faces, but that looks like a face. Paler than the surrounding area, due to the quartz, and weathered to give features.
Whatever it is, I think it is cool.
Yes, I see it! Avebury looks fascinating – to see the stones, and then buildings near by. Stonehenge isn’t that close to buildings, is it? (not counting visitors’ centers!)
The old part of Avebury village is in the middle of the stone circle. It is a beautiful place. Stonehenge has no buildings near it. Even the visitor centre is set away from it. You can go up to the stones in Avebury, while Stonehenge is fenced off. I love both sites.
I find these neolithic sites fascinating and am just entranced by your visit and observations. You’re lucky to live so close. #MMBC
They are fascinating. I find them inspiring. Glad you enjoyed it.
This looks lovely, very peaceful. I like to see faces and what-not in the stones too. We saw something like a penguin in one of the stones in a stone circle outside of Evora in Portugal.
I had the place practically to myself. It was peaceful. Love the idea that you spotted a penguin. I need to up my game!
It looks like such an incredibly peaceful place to visit. I love a place with intriguing history too. #MMBC
Absolutely. Soaked in history.
Isn’t amazing, that even though we visit or see the same thing a lot, we can still find new things that we didn’t see before #MMBC
Yes. Different factors can make the experience different.