“I have seen so many extraordinary things, nothing seems extraordinary any more.” ~ Lewis Carroll
This ancient monument at Stonehenge has raised many questions as to how the giant stones, the largest of which weighs more than 40 tons and stands 24 feet high, actually got to Salisbury Plain. It’s believed that work on it was started with primitive tools in Neolithic times over 5,000 years ago, and took about 1,500 years to complete. It’s definitely one of the most extraordinary things I’ve ever seen.
I’m also linking this to the 3 Day Quote Challenge. Thanks, Ute for the nomination. Here are the rules for the challenge. I’ll leave the nominations open to any of you who would like to participate.
- Post one quotation a day for three days (they can be from other sources or one of your own).
- Nominate 3 other bloggers to participate per post.
- Thank the blogger who nominated you.
You can’t beat that for extraordinary! One of my top bucket list items Sylvia.
Thanks, Madhu. Yes it’s definitely a sight worth seeing.
Yup, I’d say you nailed the challenge perfectly with this, Sylvia!
The precision with which the stones were placed is amazingly accurate. There is still a strange and magical atmosphere, notwithstanding the many tourists that are strolling around. Have seen it twice, Sylvia. The first time on a school trip, and I touched the stones. Loved it.
Fabulous choice Sylvia. Would LOVE to have a chance to see it. I think I read recently that they’ve discovered much more of the configuration under the ground using infrared technology. Amazing
Thanks, Tina. Yes I think they are still working on uncovering some of the mysteries of this place. One of my commenters mentioned a similar megalithic site in Carnac, Brittany.
fascinating! 🙂
Thanks, Lola.
we visited it years ago while living in Paris, France… it’s AN absolute must-see! 🙂
I agree with you, Mélanie. 🙂
Amazing!
Thanks, Zirkie. 🙂
This is one of, if not, the most fascinating place I have visited. Learnt about ir in primary school and was on my list when I visited GB. I think I sat on the fallen stone (middle right background) while another tourist took my photo. Certainly an extra-ordinary place.
Thanks, Woolly. Yes, I agree with you. You wouldn’t be allowed anywhere near the stones now, as they’re all cordoned off from the public. We were lucky to have visited before that happened. 🙂
Stonehenge is definitely on my list. Went to London in July, but we didn’t have enough time. 😦 As a Breton, I feel compelled to go. 🙂
Have you seen Carnac in Brittany?
No I haven’t been to Brittany, but just looked on Wiki. It’s uncanny how similar these stone formations are. Amazing! 🙂
We are cousins in Brittany with those from stomehenge
I enjoy all the different theories about what they represent and would love to see them one day.
Thank you. I hope you do manage to visit one day. I don’t think those stones are going anywhere. 🙂
Fascinating stuff!
Thanks, Cocoa. 🙂
Sylvia I would so very much love to visit Stonehenge. Extraordinary indeed!
Thanks so much, Sue. 🙂
Perfect pick!
Thanks, Nancy. 🙂
I have never been but find it fascinating!
Maybe one day. 🙂
I’ve never been to Stonehenge but can imagine it is quite something! A very good extraordinary subject!
Thanks so much, Nicole. 🙂
Wonderful photos, Sylvia — of a truly unique and mesmerizing structure — I would love to see Stonehenge someday, but until then, I sure enjoyed your photo, thanks!
Thanks so much, Jet. 🙂
Very special place with a lot of history.
Thanks, Marylou. 🙂
Terrific quote and a stunning photograph, Sylvia!
Thanks so much. Jill. 🙂
What an extraordinary place, Sylvia. Nice capture! 😀
Thanks, Dianne. 🙂
What a great place. Hope to see it once a time….
Have a great time!
Thank you. Yes it’s definitely worth a visit. 🙂
Stonehenge is so amazing- great pic!!
Yes it is. Thank you. 🙂
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There’s nothing ordinary about this monument! It’s very intriguing! Great response, Sylvia.
Thanks, Helen. Intriguing indeed. 🙂
Very extraordinary – good choice.
Thanks so much, Anne Christine. 🙂
Yep, I would agree with extraordinary, and was pleased that I walked amongst those stones as a child….
Thanks, Sue. Me too. We were born at the right time. 🙂
Indeed! 😀
An amazing demonstration of the potential of the human race, even in our most primitive times…Love the photo.
Thanks so much, Charlie. 🙂
Sylvia I really love it that you picked Stonehenge of all the amazing places youve seen !
Well, I’ve been there a few times over the years, and it never fails to impress. 🙂
I feel fortunate to have seen the area when we were allowed to wander close to the stones… I will never revisit it as it would be too hard remembering it as it was… just like your photo.
Thanks, Roslyn. Now it’s been commercialised, it doesn’t have the same feel as it used to have years ago.
I’m fascinated by these rocks!
Same emotion as if I were there!
Thanks so much. Yes, they are quite something. 🙂
Definitely extraordinary! There have been many theories, but I guess they still don’t know for sure what Stonehenge was used for:)
Thanks, Inger. No, we can only guess. I’d love to know, though. 🙂
It is mind boggled to such works that defy know how of people at the time! Incredible.
Definitely mind-boggling, YC. If we could only go back in time and watch how they did it. 🙂
Perhaps, we might not want to see what happen 🙂
Hmm…….but I’m always curious. 🙂
You really captured the majesty and mystery of Stonehenge! Great quote!!
Thanks so much, Rebecca. I think Voltaire might have said this first. 🙂
Stonehenge rocks! So glad we went there before it was as fenced-off (and expensive) as it now has become.
It definitely does rock, Col. 🙂 Yes, we woz lucky as kids to get in for free and roam around. 😀
Actually, the lack of such freedom now does cast a really bad light on the present generation and their responsibility.
True. A bunch of ordinary stones becoming something so much more.
Existem inúmeras lendas celtas sobre o local
Yes there are, Sonia. I guess we’ll never know for sure. 🙂
Mas até hoje eu amo as histórias celtas.
Exactly so, Jude. 🙂