This is a series of posts on a journey we took from Birmgingham to Cornwall. At this point, we are in Glastonbury.
F with Felix, just before we set off to Glastonbury from Bristol.
Glastonbury is wonderful because it has several very Medieval conotations. First of all, Joseph of Arimethea was supposed to have founded it. [This story was made up in Middle Ages, hence Medieval conotation.] Secondly, its supposed to be 'Avalon' or the place of the Celts where the faeries live, and third, its the burial place of King Arthur. His grave and bones were 'discovered' there in the reign of Henry II.
My Arthurian Legend class talked about Glastonbury constantly. Its hugely associated with Arthurian Legend and going there made me giddy with happiness.
This was the kitchen.
When I told people I was a Medievalist, they kept saying, 'You know King Arthur isn't real and the bones are gone, right?' I was indignant with fury. King Arthur is the Once and Future King
This is a photo of us taken by Geoff Corris.
While we were there, we were approached by a group of photographers asking if we'd like our picture taken. Boy! They just wanted us as models in the backdrop of the beautiful grounds. We stood for 15 minutes posing for FREE smiling away and they kept making us do awkward poses and act super coupelly. Completely jinxed.
However, loved Glastonbury and would highly recommend going to anyone, especially if they drop by for the music festival.
F with Felix, just before we set off to Glastonbury from Bristol.
Glastonbury is wonderful because it has several very Medieval conotations. First of all, Joseph of Arimethea was supposed to have founded it. [This story was made up in Middle Ages, hence Medieval conotation.] Secondly, its supposed to be 'Avalon' or the place of the Celts where the faeries live, and third, its the burial place of King Arthur. His grave and bones were 'discovered' there in the reign of Henry II.
My Arthurian Legend class talked about Glastonbury constantly. Its hugely associated with Arthurian Legend and going there made me giddy with happiness.
This was the kitchen.When I told people I was a Medievalist, they kept saying, 'You know King Arthur isn't real and the bones are gone, right?' I was indignant with fury. King Arthur is the Once and Future King
This is a photo of us taken by Geoff Corris.While we were there, we were approached by a group of photographers asking if we'd like our picture taken. Boy! They just wanted us as models in the backdrop of the beautiful grounds. We stood for 15 minutes posing for FREE smiling away and they kept making us do awkward poses and act super coupelly. Completely jinxed.
However, loved Glastonbury and would highly recommend going to anyone, especially if they drop by for the music festival.
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