June, so named after the Roman goddess Juno, patron saint of marriage and women. Also the time of the Summer Solstice on the 21st.
For those of you interested in going Druid, or just hanging out with Wiccans, old hippies, New Agers and those with nuttin' else to do, Stonehenge '10 is on this year. Due to various issues over the years, access to the stones is generally prohibited but for the annual solstices and equinoxes.
More info here; Stonehenge 2010.
Me, I'd love to go during the Autumn Equinox on September 23rd. We plan to be in Dorset that week, which is the next county down from Wiltshire, where Stonehenge is. Might look into making a foray to celebrate the arrival of my very favourite season of the year!
I have been there before they cut off access tothe stones, kinda of sad they had to, but I can completely understand. I would love to be there for a solstic celebration some day...I say that, but I am sure the thousands of people would probably not make the experience as magical as I have in my head :D
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing it again in November.
Cheers!
We've been outside the usual opening hours and were surprised at how small the stones are. They look so big in photos. I love the various theories on how the stones got there and what they were for.
ReplyDeleteAgreed - I love the therories...but Eddie Izzards version of it is my favorite. Likely not true....but very, very funng :D
ReplyDeleteCheers!