It was really really wet going down, and still wet when I got there. The lovely people who run the "Young Again" clothes stall at the Tuesday market knew I was going and very kindly hung on till I arrived. I bought a gorgeous top from them in my favourite colour combination, turquoise and purple. Then I dived into a cafe for a coffee and while I was in there the rain eased off.
I did some shopping, lots of art cards as usual, a Wolf book and Linda Ravenscroft's lovely new colouring book which is printed on watercolour paper so you can paint it. A "Happy Glastonbury" print as I love their work, and a Glastonbur Unity Candle. Plus some charms for jewellery making and some semi precious stone beads in the bead shop.
Then it was off to check in at the well. I had a drink and a wander, then went over to the White Spring. I just love sitting in there, with the only light candles and the what light comes in through the doors, listening to the sound of the rushing water. Just thinking. I didn't climb the Tor this time due to the inclement weather. Instead after a herb tea back at the house I had a dusk wander round the gardens and sat by the Vesica pond until it got dark. Then after having some supper I had a night walk round the gardens. I spent a lot of time in meditation by the well, having a conversation with mum in my mind and telling her.. it is OK to let go mum, don't try and hang on just for me. I will be fine. She has very advanced dementia now and it is very hard to see her like that.
I had a shower and a hot drink before bed and did some reading.
In the morning I woke to sunshine. But it didn't last! By the time I got up there was a heavy shower. But I still spent as much time as I could in the gardens before check out time, and I watched the sun peep over the shoulder of the Tor as it rose which was magical. Just as I was leaving there was a hail shower and by the time I got into town it was pouring so I dived into another cafe for coffee until the bus came. On the way home I met my friend Ann for lunch at a cafe just outside Temple Meads station.
I took a few photos....
