Sunday, August 14, 2011

Trip to England - Stonehenge

As part of our trip, we wanted to see some of the English countryside and planned a visit to Stonehenge and Cotswolds.


Photo: Piggyback on Uncle Paul. Stopping for lunch in Salsbury

It is a curious place and one can't help wonder how those sizable stones found their way to the middle of the English country side. The mysteriousness and openness of the surroundings provide a magical, peaceful quality to the experience.



Alec and Fiona told us that not long ago, you could roam freely amongst the stones rather than view it from a distance. The area is roped off now as the extensive foot traffic was eroding the area and sinking the stones.









The Peever (Alec and Fiona) family spontaneously hosted a feast for us as we dropped in on them somewhat unannounced. They live in a beautiful, restored English farmhouse on the edge of the Cotwolds countryside. The cousins kids had a ball playing soccer and we all enjoyed the gorgeous setting.





Photo: Cressida (Fiona and Alec's oldest daughter), Ryan (Cressida's boyfriend), and Kathy outside on the Peever's patio






Photos: Ryan, Cressida, and Felix after dinner










Photo: Fiona's youngest son, Tobias with Fiona in background

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