Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
Thanks Ahmed!
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My trip to London, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Avebury September 23-30 2010
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Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
Wish I could bring photos of those medieval Qur'ans, they were the most beautiful I've seen so far, but no photos were allowed in the library.
we also explored the Islamic section in the British museum. I am alway surprised that when Islam is given an intro, and they list the 5 pillars, they do not mention that the Shia have their own 5 pillars. I understand that Sunni Islam is the dominate flavor of Islam, but Shia Islam has many ahderents around the world, including whole nations adhering to it.
Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
I was even told that the only two days in the year in which there is physical access to the stones in Stonehenge, is during neo-pagan festivals?
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
Great pics - thanks for the heads' up!
I absolutely cannot wait to go to England next summer!!!!!!! We'll only spend three days there before we wander on over to Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. I frankly wish we could spend a MONTH in England - but maybe next time. This trip will be for my step son's graduation so he got to pick the countries. This trip will focus on WW2 history since that's what interests him so much.
Love the pictures of the british countryside - when we go back, that's the trip I'd like to take, with just my husband.
I absolutely cannot wait to go to England next summer!!!!!!! We'll only spend three days there before we wander on over to Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. I frankly wish we could spend a MONTH in England - but maybe next time. This trip will be for my step son's graduation so he got to pick the countries. This trip will focus on WW2 history since that's what interests him so much.
Love the pictures of the british countryside - when we go back, that's the trip I'd like to take, with just my husband.
Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
Thank YOU Kathryn
That's actually cool. when I backpacked Europe after my army service I went to places like Normandy, exploring the physical reminders still on the beaches from the shelling and the war, and to track down the exploits of the fighters, such as the US army rangers assault on La pointe du Hoc. or visiting the allies cemetery.
It is quite beautiful and calming.
Yes and quite a crowd turn up for those days although many go to Woodhenge which is a short distance from Stonehenge.
Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
Should be interesting to get a feel of one of these festivals.
Its a great day out with a good atmosphere,chanting Druids and people having a good time,you can view more here Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2010 | Heritage Key
Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
I'll have to experience that sometime.
Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
That's an amazing photo there, to see all those people around the stones.
Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
Can you tell me which sites and historical episodes specifically in these nations are part of your step son's interest in WW2?
Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
Thanks Phil!
I did work as a photographer in my personal history
and still love to practice it.
Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
haha. sounds nasty.
yes the pub is awesome, the food was great.
I still say our Monsanto commodity corn fields beats any historical landmark.
Just kidding, Dan. The pics are amazing, as usual. Glad you had such a wonderful time.
Just kidding, Dan. The pics are amazing, as usual. Glad you had such a wonderful time.
Caladan
Agnostic Pantheist
One day.. one dayI still say our Monsanto commodity corn fields beats any historical landmark.
Thanks honey bunny.Just kidding, Dan. The pics are amazing, as usual. Glad you had such a wonderful time.
kai
ragamuffin
And I guess its not going to be the same without adding a photo of the Big Ben:
Hey buddy are you aware that Big Ben is actually the name of a bell inside that tower?