Tour to Europe 6: Avalon Xiandao-self-driving in the mysterious area of southwest England.

Glastonbury, a small town in southwest England shrouded in mysterious halo, is a legendary fairy island in Avalon, which broke the casting place of Jin Jian. King Arthur, Shi Zhongjian, Master Merlin, Knight Lancelot and Queen Guinevere never tire of listening to them, and the lines in the English absurd comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail are also memorized. Although it's my first visit, I feel almost back to my hometown.

This trip includes not only the spiritual town of Glastonbury, but also Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset counties. Traveling through the depths of time, you can experience the ancient stone array, the legend of the knights of the Seven Kingdoms, the medieval monasteries and find the holy places described by the poet Blake. Of course, I don't forget to enjoy the steep green canyons and the sea in the sunset.

During these three days, I got into the magical atmosphere and saw the world from a different angle.

It takes about an hour to drive from London to Marlborough Town, Wiltshire County, southwest England. Saturday morning is a typical British weather. It's half rainy and half cloudy, and the town residents are still sitting in the open-air coffee shop chatting. The name Marlborough is a simplification of Merlin's Barrow, and the Latin motto of the town "Ubi nunc sapientis ossa Merlini" (where Merlin's remains are now) also corresponds to it.

Marburg Hill was actually built in the Neolithic Age 4,4 years ago, and was used as the base of the castle by the rulers of Norman and Plantagenet dynasties. Why on earth did our ancestors build so many mounds in 24 BC? Some people think it is the tomb of the great leader, just like the mound where Suton Hoo was buried. Others think it is to mark the territory of a clan; Others think it is an open-air temple.

Now it is a green hill in the shape of pudding, located in the center of Marlborough College, one of the best aristocratic middle schools in Britain. I thought that if I wanted to enter the tour, I would meet a serious doorman. After a lot of complicated registration, as a result, because it was summer vacation and the students were not at school, we walked in openly.

Around the mountain, I found a cave at the foot of the mountain with an altar decorated with shells and conchs. It reminds people of the story of Merlin and the fairy in the lake. Climbing up the winding mountain, after running for two big laps, I was panting, and I was still far from the top of the mountain. I simply climbed up the vertical stone steps that were "forbidden to enter" and only took 5 minutes to reach the top of the mountain. The place is not big, and there is a huge depression in the middle, which is the base of the original castle. This small secret place was a place of worship 4 years ago and a fortress of the king 1 years ago, but for hundreds of years, it has become a place for young students to look around the fields and chat and have picnics.

by the time I arrived in Avebury, the weather had completely cleared up, even with a hint of warmth. In the car, you can clearly see many sunny boulders on both sides of the road. In a flash, there is Silbury Hill, the sister hill of Marburg Hill, which is the largest in Europe and stands in an open field. Stonehenge, which we are more familiar with, is farther south and is generally inaccessible.

We visited Avenbury Stone Circles and West Kennet Avenue. West Kennet Avenue is a walkway leading to the stone circle, connecting the main stone array with Sanctuary in the southeast, stretching for two kilometers, with huge stones standing on both sides. On the periphery of Avenbury Stone Circles, the main stone array is a huge stone ring. Originally, there were 98 huge stones, but now there are only 27, and the rest are replaced by obelisks, so the original shape can be seen. Swindon Stone, a huge stone in the northwest, weighs 65 tons. They were all transported by the ancestors and set up here. In the south, there are the original 29-stone Sun Circle, and in the north, there are the original 27-stone Moon Circle. There is an obelisk in the center of the sun ring, while the three stones in the center of the moon ring are called Cove, which may be related to the position where the sun and the moon rise on the summer solstice.

The stone was warmed by the sun. I leaned against a huge stone to feel the ancient energy. I only felt the warmth of the sun on my back. After a while, I was ready to walk away, only to see three people using slender magnetic field detectors to detect the spiritual magnetic field on the back of the same stone. I quickly walked away quietly, maybe I just leaned against the stone and completely disturbed the magnetic field they wanted to find.

Sheep graze quietly beside Stonehenge, and when someone comes near, they will flee everywhere. Looking at everyone from a distance is a fluffy wool, I wonder if it feels like a sweater. After walking for about two hours, I lay on my back and rested on the hill. The sun shone brightly, so I covered my face with a scarf and closed my eyes. It is unknown whether the soul is washed or not, but it must be fully connected with nature.

Stone Array has a spiritual shop, which contains various crystal stones, dream catchers, candles, tarot cards, and world religious supplies, such as popular collections in the 18th century during the Enlightenment. I love purple very much recently, so I chose some amethyst rubble and prepared to sleep under my pillow.

The music festival just ended last week, and hippies dressed in music festivals, new century believers in Aquarius era, wizards, witches and shamans are still everywhere. About half of the local residents are spiritualists, and more than 7 faiths live in peace. Most people are in monastic costumes. If you Cosplay Harry Potter here, others will really think that you are a wizard. There is a couple dressed as shaman on the street, selling homemade wands. I can't help feeling that it's a good choice to be at home, relaxed and wandering with my beloved. You must come here to seek healing and epiphany.

In fact, it was only in Glastonbury that the most influential legend was the biblical figure-Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph was in charge of Jesus' funeral. He and Mary Magdalene finally settled in Glastonbury, took the Holy Grail (a cup filled with Jesus' blood) and hid it in a Chalice Well with red well water. King Arthur came here in search of the Holy Grail, and was buried here in Avalon. In the 12th century, the Glastonbury Abbey announced the discovery of the remains of King Arthur and Queen. The official national anthem of Britain is God Save the Queen. But everyone knows that the unofficial national anthem "Jerusalem", that is, the romantic English poet William Blake's "Jeruselum", was inspired by this. He thinks that young Jesus once set foot in England with Joseph.

JERUSALEM

Jerusalem

and did this feel in ancient time

Are there footprints of ancient times

Walk on England's Mountains Green?

going to the green mountains and rivers in England?

And was the holy Lamb of God

can you see the holy lamb of god

on England's pleasant pastoreseen?

on the sunny pastures in England

and did the country dive

Is the sacred face still shining

Shine forth upon our clouded hills?

the light is shrouded in the misty mountains

and was Jerusalem built here

Is the holy city and peaceful city built here

Among those dark satanic mills?

in the mill of dark Satan

bringing me my bow of burning gold!

give me a golden bow

Bring me my arrows of desire!

give me an arrow full of desire

Bring me my spear! oh clouds unfold!

give me my pike, and I will let the dark clouds dissipate

Bring me my chariots of fire!

Give me the chariot of fierce fire

I will not cease from mental fight;

my spiritual struggle will never stop

nor will my sword sleep in my hand

nor will I let my sword stop fighting

till we build the holy city of peace

in England's green and pleasant land

on the green and pleasant land of England.

I live in a villa called Lingshui, which is both a spiritual healing center and a B&; B。 The landlord is Sister Rosemary. She has short silver hair, purple eye shadow and a white cotton skirt. It is highly recommended to go to Wyrral Hill near home. The mountain was planted with St. Joseph's thorny cane. The original tree has been constantly cutting branches and continues to this day. It was cut down a few years ago, but Rosemary affirmed that the energy of the tree was still there. There are many thorn trees cut from the original trees all over the town, which are called Glastonbury Thorn. Unlike native trees in Britain, which blossom once a year, these thorn trees can blossom twice a year in May and December, and they are clearly Middle Eastern trees.

it takes ten minutes to walk to Wyrral Hill, which is green and deserted. A cool breeze blows gently, fresh and appropriate. I can't help but want to have a close contact with nature. Thinking of it, I took off my shoes and walked barefoot on the grass. Fine grass is very soft, without any small stones to put your feet on. All the way up, I walked to the edge of the cut thorn tree, which was covered with prayer ribbons, which could not stand up with everyone's wishes, and was far away from Glastonbury Tor.

it's 8 o'clock in the evening, and it's time to watch the sunset. It's a pity that the sky is overcast with clouds and rain. Accustomed to this weather, I was shivering in a rain jacket. But I still set off for Gaogang Tor on the other side of town.

Tor is recognized as one of the most spiritual places in Britain, a holy place for pagans, and there are still constant celebrations. The original building collapsed because of the earthquake and was rebuilt in 1275. Once upon a time, during the flood season, this place would become an island and a gateway to another world. Now we can't see this scene.

The mountain is divided into three sections, which is higher than I expected. There is no tower in the middle section, but you can see many rabbits coming out at dusk. No wonder there are rabbits in local spiritual books and paintings. The higher you climb, the stronger the wind, which can blow people up. I can't reach out to take pictures at all. Even in the midsummer of July, you must bring a windbreaker. As soon as I climbed to the top, I immediately walked into the tower and breathed a sigh of relief.

Rosemary said that there are four energy centers inside the tower and four outside it. There is only one musician in the tower. Seeing me come in, I began to tap the hand dish. The tower immediately became a concert with only one audience. This musical instrument, which was invented in 2, has a very ethereal and mysterious sound, echoing faintly in the walls of the tower, and it seems that it can also bring people into another world.

it's nearly 9 o'clock when I get back to town. As I expected, restaurants and shops have closed, but only pubs are still open. One of them has been hosting pilgrims since the 12th century. The atmosphere is very lively and the score on the road is also very high. Somerset County is rich in Cider, and I ordered a mango cider and a Hecks Cider at the bar, which is well-deserved. In particular, Hecks is rich in layers, which is definitely the best I have ever drunk. If you come here, you must try it.

People say that Glastonbury has different energy. It takes you to a place to meditate, which means that you need the energy of this place. I woke up early the next morning, unusually after 6 o'clock. At this time, it was all bright and very sunny. Suddenly want to go to Glastonbury Tor again. I washed lightly, and met Rosemary's two kittens at the door, one gray and one white, named Gandalf the gray wizard and Gandalf the white wizard. I couldn't help slapping the cats. Go out and go to Glastonbury Tor again.

I love going to the same place at different times, weather and seasons, just like getting to know a person and seeing all the joys and sorrows is a little familiar. Climb to the top of the mountain calmly, with strong sunshine, the wind becomes less biting. I sat quietly on the grass outside the tower for 4 minutes, and a feeling of being wrapped in the center by transparent wind and golden sunshine came to my mind. Looking around from the top of the mountain, you can see all the scenery of the ancient country Wessex. I don't know why, the concept of Long Mai popped up in my mind. The ups and downs of the hills here are very obvious, just like the ups and downs of a dragon-shaped beast or a serpent. Among many beliefs, snakes are symbols of fertility, metamorphosis, submarine wheel and so on.

Back at Rosemary's house, it was exactly 9 o'clock, which was our appointed breakfast time. Rosemary put all the food in a heart-shaped white plate, which is a veritable love breakfast. After eating, I visited a crystal shop in the town. Almost all the shops in the town are related to spiritual practice. The owner, a grandmother from New Jersey, was attracted by energy and came to settle in the town. Because it was early, there was no one else in the shop. Although I have been in England for some time, I am still not familiar with the English names of all kinds of crystals, so I consulted the shopkeeper about the uses of all kinds of crystals and learned a lot.

it's already 11: 2 in Glastonbury Abbey. I bought the tickets and consulted the free tour time, which is exactly 1 minutes later. The narrator is a handsome uncle in Anglo-Saxon traditional costume. Took us to explain the ruins in detail -Lady's Chapel, the main hall where the altar is located, King Arthur's tomb, and the well-preserved kitchen.

It used to be one of the richest churches in Britain, and its main hall was as grand as St Paul's Cathedral in London. The floor and ceiling are decorated with complicated patterns, and the more classical Roman style is specially adopted, instead of the Gothic style that was popular at that time. Since the 12th century, King Arthur's tomb, which they claimed to have found, has become a very popular place of pilgrimage, and even King Edward I of England of England came in person.

However, Henry VIII founded the Church of England.