We walked all around it listening to the audio guide telling us what is known and what is speculated about the huge ring of upright stones and how and why they are here. My favorite theory was that there was some force of nature yet unknown to us which was used to put them there.
We compared impressions afterwards and we were all surprised that it wasn't bigger. It is big, but somehow not quite as big as we had all imagined.
We then headed for Avebury, another prehistoric stone site which covers an area 8 times larger than Stonehenge. There were stones all over the place in concentric circles with a tiny, little village of thatched roofed houses and shops in amongst the stones. It was more amazing that Stonehenge in a way as it was just all out there in sheep fields and around the village.
During our rest stop at this adorable (but inefficient pub), Larry took the shot below of the urinals. There were four in all labelled "small", "medium", "large" and "liar". LOL
We had planned to visit Windsor Castle but we had spent so much time at Avebury we arrived in Windsor too late to do anything except walk around some of the outside of the castle, take a few pictures and check out the charming town and expensive shops. We plan to return and tour the castle another time, but Chuck and Colleen will have missed out on it. Double bummer.
We headed out for a wonderful last supper at The Hand and Flower pub. The food was excellent (I had lamb, yum) and the service terrific. We will probably return there again soon as well.
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