Tuesday, June 21, 2022

T Stands for It's Finally Here!

 Warning: Lots and lots of pictures!


Finally! The Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The first day of Summer. And it began on Midsummer Eve with a glorious sunset at Stonehenge via live feed on Facebook sponsored by the English Heritage Site. The past two years it either rained or was cloudy, but not this year.


I was surprised people were allowed to be inside the inner circle of stones. They were also climbing on some of the large Sarsen stones that have fallen over. 





Someone had a flag (you can see it on the lower left) and was walking it through and around the stone circle. Running comments from the live feed said the flag was an integral part of a Druid ceremony.



Day is done at Stonehenge


And five hours later, the sun set in my backyard.



Because of the magic of the Internet, I was like the Little Prince from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's story. I could just move my chair and see another sunset in the same day.


and another sunrise from Stonehenge.


Would this be another year of clouds or would the mist clear?




The mist cleared and the magic began




Spectacular!




and after the show


the clouds moved in.


Sunrise in my little corner


The moon was visible.


Tea at sunrise. Happy Midsummer Day

Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth’s blog to find out what the rest of the T gang is up to. If you want to play, include a beverage or beverage container in your post. Don’t forget to link your blog from Bleubeard and Elizabeth’s page.

44 comments:

  1. To Le Petit Prince - sadly the days now are getting shorter again (OK, I should see the positive, huh. It will get warmer!).
    Happy T-Day.

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    1. Sadness is not for today, Iris. Today is Midsummer Day. The longest day of the year!

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  2. Beautiful post CJ Thank you so much for sharing the solstice with us
    Happy T

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  3. Happy summer CJ! A friend did that solstice morning trip to Stonehendge and said it was a huge let down. I guess she didn't feel the magic. Smile. But I do love your mug. That is lots of fun! Have a great T day and solstice too. hugs-Erika

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    1. I can see where it can be a let down. The past two years, the weather at Stonehenge didn't cooperate. Also, there are so many people milling around making it hard to see what is happening.

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  4. OMG I totally forgot! It would be too crowded for me.

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    1. As much as I would like to visit Stonehenge in person, it would be too crowded for me , too. That's why I'm glad the English Heritage site broadcasted a live feed so I could watch from the comfort of my home.

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  5. I agree i would LOVE to visit Stonehenge in person but i agree too too crowded for me. It would totally steal my joy. Thank you so much for the photos of the Stonehenge sunrise /sunset and your own! Pssst do tell me... Are you a fan of silver, gold or perhaps copper?? Do tell... Happy happy Tday! Hugs! deb

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  6. I want to visit Stonehenge 100 years ago. That’s how I feel about a lot of tourist attractions. Maybe 1000 years ago. I like all your screen captures!

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. As I was watching the events, I wondered how many people have visited Stonehenge over the thousands of years

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  7. What a wonderful way to celebrate the solstice, both at Stonehenge and in your own yard. Love that Ink was breaking out of your mug, too. Thanks for sharing this solstice and Ink with us for T this Tuesday, dear CJ.

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    1. The events weren't as mystical as seeing them from Stonehenge, but still beautiful from my own backyard.

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  8. such a great way to bring in the summer solstice! Thank you for sharing the beautiful views from Stonehenge, and your own back yard. Cute kitty mug. Happy T day!

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    1. I'm so glad the weather at Stonehenge cooperated this year

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  9. Welcome to Summer! It's good to have you astronomical season observers join us ;)

    Happy T Tuesday!

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  10. Ohhh these are wonderful. I have always wanted to go to Stonehenge. Have a lovely day.

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  11. the photos are awesome, ink’s mug even more so but I hafta admit…I despise summer and can’t wait til fall 😺❤️

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    1. Please don't take my sunshine and heat away! 😺

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  12. I left you a comment, perhaps it has landed in spam?

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    1. The only comment of yours I saw come in was this one. I always check spam because there are a couple of regular readers that end up there. I guess Blogger is just playing rude games.

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    2. Sad. One time I write a long comment and it just disappears!

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  13. Gorgeous photos of the sunset and sunrise in Stonehenge. That must have been quite magical. I love your mug!

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    1. It was magical especially when the sun "sat" on the stones

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  14. You've got this day well covered :)
    Great post.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thanks to the Internet and the English Heritage

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  15. Beautiful to see all the different views from one place. The sky is magical and so is the internet.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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    1. I was glad the English Heritage was manning the cameras again this year, and that the weather cooperated.

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  16. Wondrous. As is Ink:)
    Sandra, sandracox.blogspot.com

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  17. I left our lights off as long as hubby could stand not being able to read - we lasted till 10.15. I loved seeing your pics. Our news showed the huge crowd there. I think I may have mentioned that we have visited Stone Henge a few times. Many years ago we walked around the stones. Over the years the barriers moved further away and the car park was also moved to prevent vibrations and pollution, but there is now a huge visitor centre with displays. Happy T Day, Chrisx

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    1. Wow, 10:15! I was surprised how close people were allowed near the stones.

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  18. We had a beautiful day before the solstice and then on the day itself, it rained so no pretty sunset. I did spend one solstice at the Callanish stones in the Hebrides where it was still daylight at midnight, that was cool. I love your kitty cup! Sorry for my lateness. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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    1. Midnight sun must have been pretty cool. Comments are never late, they prolong the celebration

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