Day 2 saw us embark on a private tour with the lovely Tor Webster and his dog Sage. I tried not to continually hold things up by taking a multitude of photos, tempting as it was!
After climbing up Wearyall Hill to admire the Tor from afar and get a sense of perspective we stopped at the dainty and rather tucked away St Margaret's Chapel. Built on ley lines, it has a most tranquil and clean atmosphere.
The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey can only hint at the immense structure that once stood within the grounds. A victim of the reformation, the ruins pictured here represent one third of its original height.
Chalice Well is a special place and provided a unique experience which I am struggling to describe. The 'Red Spring' pictured here has been visited for over 2000 years. It's high iron content creates the colour and flavours the water but more than that it provides inspiration and healing for body and soul.
After paddling in the Healing Pool we drank the water at Lions Head which felt velvety to the touch and tasted a little of blood but not disgustingly so.
Finally, we sat by the Wellhead which was originally uncovered to provide access to the brave souls who plunged into its waters.
Leaving the tranquility of the gardens we then visited the 'White Spring' on the other side of the road. An altogether different experience, it was once an open waterfall but was enclosed to protect the source from a cholera outbreak. Photographs aren't allowed inside the building and perhaps that's for the best as I can't imagine they could in anyway portray the atmosphere. Dark, energy & intent are a few words that spring to mind - not very helpful I know but you have to visit to know what I mean!
Stepping back out into the light we embarked on the last leg...
TBC
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