Glastobury, England

I spent the past few days in Glastonbury, England. It was a fascinating place full of contradictions. It is the rumored dwelling of Arthur, Guenivere and Lancelot as well as the first Christian settlement in the British Isle's. The place is definately spiritual with it's Christian influence but also the ancient Druidic beliefs and worship of the goddess still prevails. Some of the shops tended to a bit creepy with wiccan symbols but most of the place was beautiful! I climbed up the Tor, a geological structure of sandstone that has a Christian structure on top. You could see for miles from the top. I also walked around the Glastonbury Abbey. It was destroyed by King Henry VIII's tirade against the Catholic churches but I actually thought it more exquisite than many of the well kept cathederals. The massive open walls were surrounded by the wildness of nature. It was haunting and beautiful. I also went to the Garden of the Chalice Well. Legend has it that Joseph of Arimithea brought the cup or chalice that caught Jesus' blood and sweat from his crucifixion (aka the holy grail) and burried it in this garden. The water flows red, now know to be from the amount of iron in the soil, not from Christ's blood but it is still a place for pilgrim's to come. The garden was so peaceful and beautiful. The well had been adorned with garlends of fresh lillies, daffoldils, roses & ivy. There were signs in certain places to refrain from speaking because they were place of reflection. I loved the place.

Tomorrow I am off for Edinburgh. :)