My vacation to the

United Kingdom

October 2006

 

 

 

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My vacation encompassed Edinburgh (pronounced Edinborough) and Inverness (in the Highlands), Scotland and then on down to London, England. The first set of pictures are from a tour I went on in England that took me to Avebury, Stonehenge, Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, and the Chalice Well  Gardens. I took over 300 pictures during my trip but I'll only put up a fraction of those to give an idea of what everything looked like.

 

I was able to visit St. Paul's Cathedral and Kensington Palace in London but unfortunately no pictures were allowed  inside either place. However, I also wandered in the famous Tower of London, which has quite a history to it, and the Tower Bridge.

 

Scotland is a beautiful country and I had no doubt I'd love it. My only regret is that I didn't get to spend more time there. I guess I'll just have to plan another trip and stay longer. Not that I'll mind.

Avebury Stones

If you take a dowsing rod and walk between these two massive stones the rods will move because of the energy that's present. I simply walked between the stones and could feel the energy but I also did the dowsing rods and, yes, they moved.

Devil's Chair

This is behind the stone on the right in the first picture. As you can see, there's an area for a person to sit. My guide told me this was called the 'devil's chair'.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge

Stonehenge

Stonehenge

Glastonbury Tor

These are the steps leading up to the Tor, which is over 500 feet up.

Glastonbury Tor

The Tor itself.

Glastonbury Tor

A look inside the Tor.

Glastonbury Tor

Another look inside the Tor.

Glastonbury Tor

A tablet inside the Tor explaining its history.

Glastonbury Tor

A look at the English countryside from the top of the Tor.

Glastonbury Abbey

An inside view of part of the Abbey.

Glastonbury Abbey

The outside of some of the ruins of the Abbey.

Glastonbury Abbey

More of the ruins

Glastonbury Abbey

Yet more of the Abbey.

Glastonbury Abbey

The grounds of the Abbey.

Glastonbury Abbey

King Arthur's tomb. A definite highlight of the tour for me.

Glastonbury Abbey

The description of King Arthur's tomb.

Chalice Well Gardens

A beautiful view just after you enter the gardens. For more info visit their website at www.chalicewell.org.uk/ .

Chalice Well Gardens

The well itself.

Chalice Well Gardens

Another peaceful area to sit and relax.

Chalice Well Gardens

The lion's head where you can sample the water. I tried it and it contains alot of iron.

Edinburgh, Scotland

A beautiful building I came across. I believe it's a church.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh at night.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Sir Walter Scott's memorial.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Another view of Sir Walter Scott's memorial.

Edinburgh, Scotland

A statue of George IV in front of a gorgeous building.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Another gorgeous building.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

A view of the castle.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Another view of the castle.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Inside the castle.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Inside Laich Hall in the castle.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Still Laich Hall, but a beautiful fireplace.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Another part of the same hall's fireplace.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

The castle entrance.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Battlements inside the castle.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

"Mons Meg". A huge Medieval cannon that was given as a gift to the Scottish crown from a French Duke. It was made in the Beligium city of Mons, which is why it's called Mons Meg.

Edinburgh, Scotland

St. Giles Cathedral

Edinburgh, Scotland

A tomb inside St. Giles.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Exquisite stained glass inside St. Giles.

Edinburgh, Scotland

This was just outside the cathedral and I really liked the look of it.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Palace of Holyroodhouse at one end of the Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle is on the opposite end of the mile.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Another view of Palace Holyroodhouse.

Tower Bridge, London, England

Tower Bridge, London, England

Tower Bridge, London, England

A view from inside the enclosed walkway of the bridge

Tower Bridge, London, England

The engine room

Tower of London

A cathedral inside the White Tower

Tower of London

The White Tower

Tower of London

Outside walls that encase the tower. You can find some of the history behind the tower at http://www.toweroflondontour.com/ .

Tower of London

A memorial where so many beheadings took place.

Tower of London

The Traitor's Gate where enemies of the crown were brought through.

Tower of London

This is a statue of one of the King's horses. There was an entire row of steeds dedicated to the Kings who rode them.

St. Paul's Cathedral

This is the dome of St. Paul's

St. Paul's Cathedral

The magnificent entrance

St. Paul's Cathedral

A gorgeous monument out front

St. Paul's Cathedral dome

Looking out from atop the dome to the Millenium bridge

St. Paul's Cathedral

Another portion of the cathedral

Kensington Palace

Diana's former home

Kensington Palace

Statue of William III of Orange, King of Britain and Ireland 1689-1702

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