John and Cindy's Travel Adventures: Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday morning, June 1, 2017

John and I have always been fascinated with the history/origins of the many neoliths which have been discovered throughout England, the main attraction being Stonehenge. Fascinating theories of how they came to be, and of course the cache of treasures that has been uncovered at each site.

With this post, I've included links to each of the sites we visited. If you are interested in their history, you should be able to simply click on the link, or if that doesn't work, you can copy and paste the link into your search area. I won't journal much at all.

We spent close to 8 hours on this beautiful Wednesday walking amongst this historical markers. Perfect day indeed. We were granted access for one hour Thursday morning to Stonehenge.

Our First Stop (May 31, 2017):

AVEBURY CIRCLE

The smaller structures are actually markers where stones used to stand. The archeologists knew stones were standing in these locations because of the change in soil color.

Link to Avebury Circle Info:

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/avebury/history/description/

Our Second Stop (May 31, 2017):

SILBURY HILL

Not far at all from Avebury Circles is Silbury Hill. Simply found out in the middle of a field. We could not get access to the hill to climb - only to view.

Link to Silbury Hill Info:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/silbury-hill/history/description/

Our Third Stop (May 31, 2017)

WEST KENNET LONG BURROWS

This is a burial site which contained over 40 graves. The view from this site was incredible. Of course at the time this was constructed the view more than likely was different, but still beautiful no doubt.

Link to West Kennet Long Burrows Info:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/west-kennet-long-barrow/history/

Our Fourth Stop (Thursday morning at 6:15 a.m., June 1, 2017)

STONEHENGE

This site is one that both of us have been anticipating since planning this adventure. We soak up every documentary on this site and could not believe we were finally here. John booked us a special viewing of the circle and we were granted access to the inside of the structure. Otherwise you only had a view from around the exterior. No touching the stones, no climbing on the stones. Simply marvel in its existence.