The Venison Hind.. And mummified hand

We were told we MUST go to this really old pub tucked away behind the market square and check out the snug on the first floor.. Snug.. What a funny concept and name.. But very appropriate. 

Again, a scene from a western.. We walk through the door to be greeted by a burly barman and a wizerned old man nursing a pint beside the fireplace.(you honestly couldnt make this stuff up)

The old guy said something, but hhe country accent was so thick, I'm afriad I had to dmile and nod, to which he lsughed so much he ended up hacking and coughing up a lung.. Or something..

We ducked our heads and climbed yhe windy staircase to find the snug, the cutest little room big enough for a table and chairs beside another fireplace.. And beside the fireplace was what we went to find.. The mummified hand they found diring renos.. Just a hand.. Yuck

Stonehenge

We've been to Stonehenge in the snow, rain and now sweltering heat. It was quite mad already here, with people setting up campsites for the weekend and summer solstice.    

It was a shame it was so hot as the kids had sketch books and were all ready to sit on the grass as draw. Weirdly,  there were swarms of tiny scarab type beetles which swooped and terrorised the tourists. So odd. Never seen them in the UK before.

Stonehenge

We've been to Stonehenge in the snow, rain and now sweltering heat. It was quite mad already here, with people setting up campsites for the weekend and summer solstice.    

It was a shame it was so hot as the kids had sketch books and were all ready to sit on the grass as draw. Weirdly,  there were swarms of tiny scarab type beetles which swooped and terrorised the tourists. So odd. Never seen them in the UK before.

Avebury and the most haunted pub in the world

Avebury stone circle changes every time I ho... Mmmm or is it me that has changed and seeing different things?

Hippies and all sorts are already setting up tents for Saturdays Solstice. The town was humming with intention and expectation.

I'd not heard of The Red Lion before.. Cant believe it.. But it (apparently) is the most haunted pub in Britain.

In the restaurant is a huge round table, upon inspection you see it has a glass top and an inscription round the side. It once was the town well and at least one person was murdered and their body thrown down it.

The pub is old, creaky, meandering rooms barely high enough to stand up in places.. And a bit weird in feeling.

The Barge Inn and Crop circles

Aliens and hippies.. Hmm a dubious mix, however, we were impressed to visit The Barge Inn as it is self proclaimed centre of Crop Circles. So.. Like good little gypsy travellers.. We took the advice and sought it out.

It was like a scene from an old western when we walked in. All conversation stopped and eyes pierced into us.. Age tried the area 51 apple cider.. Braver than Zi - it was bright orange.. And I had flight of fairies...( how could I not?)

The bar was a masterpiece and well worth the trip alone. I've tried to capture it on film, but its so extensive.. And strange.. I'm not sure it works.

It was a shame its too early in the season to see any actual crop circles, but there were plenty of photos and we could see one of the famous Wiltshire white horses chalked into the hillside.

Stourhead

A world famous garden with a mansion and unbelievably 2600 acres of woods, gardens, lawns and lakes... It was well worth making the trip to revisit.

Hard to choose my favourite spot.. But here are some photos.

Salisbury Cathedral

So excited to revisit this grand old place, even more so to meet the sister of long time friend, Margie, who works here as the lead guide.

 

Morgan and Lilly lit candles and prayed for healing mercies for Adrian.

We went to the Magna Carta, which gave me chills, reading it and looking at it. I am loving this rediscovery of places Ive been.