99. Churchill and Surrounding Areas - Somerset - UK

The Somerset countryside is so beautiful. We took a trip (pun intended) out to Glastonbury on a fine day to experience the alternative capital of England. 

The 'Market Cross'  signifies the town centre


Many colourful shops with, as you guessed it, crystals, tarot cards incense and 'medicinal' products





I wonder why this store needed so much security?


One of the locals


Max had to try these on. Which one suits her best?

1


2


3


Local street art...with a message


Only in Glastonbury would you find a phone booth with an elephant and message like this.


Close-up


I couldn't go to Glastonbury without visiting 'The Tor'. Legend has it that King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table visited Glastonbury Tor and, there is also the legend of 'The Holy Grail' being buried here by Joseph of Arithemea. 

4 cute cottages are seen along the way


Waterfall on the path up to The Tor


Must be this way...


Ah, there it is!


Made it!




The view over Glastonbury from The Tor


The gardener at the property where we're staying said it would be worth visiting the city of Wells specifically on a Saturday being market day.  The weather was in our favour so after a 30-minute drive, we were there. 

Wells is the smallest city in the UK.


The entrance to the Bishop's Palace


The grounds of the palace


The magnificent Wells Cathedral


It's been well worth our while coming to Somerset. The adventure now moves on to our next port of call.

Comments

  1. Joy KMay 2, 2024 at 12:35 PM

    Great pics as usual and love the 3rd hat Max 👒 😃 xxoo

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  2. KayeMay 2, 2024 at 12:52 PM

    I agree with Joy. It has to be number 3, the little leprechaun look. Paula would probably have something absolutely stunning to go with it 😂 I always thought St David's was the smallest city in the UK. Every day's a school day as they say. Fab photos as usual xxx

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  3. AnonymousMay 2, 2024 at 1:46 PM

    I think, Max, in any of those hats would look good in a Harry Potter movie. Stunning photos as always. We'll done for climbing to the Tor. Glen xx

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  4. AnonymousMay 2, 2024 at 9:57 PM

    Gets better and better (U)

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  5. MaryMay 2, 2024 at 10:00 PM

    What a gorgeous place to visit. Love the hats, Max! Very cute. Lovely photos, as per usual 😊

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  6. AnonymousMay 3, 2024 at 2:13 AM

    Hope you bought the Tree hat.

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  7. EmMay 3, 2024 at 8:20 PM

    Mad hatters party with shrooms & bis 💜💜 what a wonderful time 🍄😘😘🤣

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  8. NataliaMay 8, 2024 at 9:10 PM

    I see you in all three hats….depending on your mood and the occasion of course 😜.
    The Tor is captivating just through the images - must have been amazing in person.
    The waterfall is a must in my garden!
    Xx💕 🌅

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