Today we got a break from the busy city of London, and instead experienced some of the more peaceful spots this country has to offer. We started off around 6:50 am, which although I was not happy about at the time, got us to Stonehenge right as it opened. We were some of the first people to visit that day, so we had a chance to really appreciate what was in front of us. (And take lots of pictures). My mom is very interested in Stonehenge, so I grew up with books about it all over the house. It was moving to see it in person, and not just a book cover. It almost didn’t feel real.
Stonehenge
Next up, we took a stroll around the wonderful Stourhead. Pictures just don’t do it justice. This place was beyond beautiful. It’s been such a busy few days, so I really enjoyed a chance to sit and think for a second.
Stourhead
Lastly, we ended the day in Salisbury. We wandered around a market, where I scored a Beatles record. The man selling the records let me take the record out to check the condition, and seemed genuinely excited about music. It was interesting to see all sorts of people coming together for this biweekly event in the town. It makes me wish we had more market places back home in Columbus. We then worked our way through little shops in the town. My favorite was a book store, where everything was five pounds or less. I got a really interesting book on city planning for only three pounds! Our walk led us to the incredible Salisbury Cathedral- home to one of the four Magna Cartas. A man told us about the frieze surrounding the chapter house where the Magna Carta was, and how it relates to the Bible. It was very beautiful work.
Salisbury Cathedral