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Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2006
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| Thanks to Faron
Scott for the following fab photos see
Faron's 2005 solstice pics |
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This was my second Solstice at Stonehenge
and I think that almost everything I said in my last ‘review’
stands true this time, apart from the weather. In 2005, the sun
was visible at 4.58am and was met with cheers and whistles and the
customary blowing of horns. In 2006, however, we had cloud, rain
and wind to contend with. It wasn’t until 5.58am that the
clouds finally moved aside and gave us the sunshine that we were
all waiting for. There were slightly fewer in number present for the celebrations, due to the inclement conditions that befell this year’s longest day. Rain fell regularly through the night, but this did nothing to dampen the spirits of most of those who attended. Due to the late arrival of the sun that morning, a larger group was gathered in the stone circle for music and dancing. Many different instruments were to be heard and everyone was definitely in high sprits as the sky suddenly became blue and the rain clouds all but disappeared. The only thing that spoiled the celebrations was the reluctance of some people to leave the stone circle at 9am and then to see a line of security staff having to almost physically remove people. That aside, it was another unforgettable experience and I shall definitely be returning in 2007! I have some more pictures that I hope have captured the spirit of the Solstice. Faron Scott (Melksham, Wiltshire) |
 solstice silhouettes |
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from dusk 'til dawn |
 4.58am, but where's the sun? |
It's cold, but there's a solstice to celebrate |
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waiting for the sun |
 A final announcement |
Partying solstice style |
5.58am and the sun decides to show |
This is what we came here for |
 and then there were blue skies - Happy solstice 2006 |
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