Miscellaneous images to supplement the previous two English posts (Salisbury and The Truth about Stonehenge). 

First, some “wandering through Salisbury” finishing images:

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Typical of an old village, narrow walkways and streets


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Salisbury Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Nine miles away, Stonehenge- a touristy view

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The arrow points out the direction of the “Midwinter Sunset.” The big stone is called the Heel Stone, sometimes called “The Friar’s Heel.” It is surrounded by a small ditch and weighs more than 36 tons.


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Views through a bus window with a small camera

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Cathedral from afar
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Unfortunately, “when only the best is good enough” didn’t quite work. The store is vacant.


Traipsing through the English countryside

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Pretty scenics


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A final view of Stonehenge

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 Salisbury & Stonehenge, England
07/02/24

 

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