Stonehenge

May 5, 2012

in Blog,Travel,UK


Stonehenge



We parked in a field stuffed with tiny cars, much like our own that Thomas and Tom rented.  Paid £3 to park the car to get that back when we pay for admission.  This is because there are a few people who want to avoid paying the £7.80 admission, so they park their car and take photos of Stonehenge through the metal fence between the road and the field.  We ponyed up the cash and went inside.  £7.80 (~12.60 USD) each, snagged an audio guide in English and started our way along the path to these rocks.  Unfortunately, one can no longer actually go up to the rocks as people would try to take a piece off the rock or graffiti it.  So instead, we’re relegated to a large circle around them.

I strongly suggest the audio guide as it sufficiently explains the origin of the rocks and what they suppose why the formation is as it is.  They are still not sure why the rocks were brought to this location, but they know where they came from and can suppose how they were brought here (on a boat and shear man power).

The only other thing I want to say about Stonehenge is it’s rather cold and windy.  Let me amend that, it VERY windy. I’m thought I was silly to bring my gloves to the UK, but I’ve quite enjoyed their warmth.  I only wish I would have brought more longer sleeved shirts.

So that’s one more destination to check off my list.  It’s always fun to see a place you’ve learnt about from your childhood and see it in real life!

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