Summer Solstice

2023 Summer Solstice - From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9782

2023 Summer Solstice – From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9782

I cannot believe it is the summer solstice again.  Only one place to be – the top of Glastonbury Tor.  Apart from from Stonehenge but thats in neighbouring Wiltshire.  Maybe one day I will make the journey there.

There is always a crowd at the top of the Tor but for the solstice there are campers too.

2023 Summer Solstice - From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9413

2023 Summer Solstice – From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9413

This year the solstice aligned with the first day the Glastonbury Festival opens.  Across the levels the festival site glows like a small city.

2023 Summer Solstice - Festival site rom the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9448

2023 Summer Solstice – Festival site rom the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9448

It is so early in the morning, but the crowd was a ready to catch the sunrise.

2023 Summer Solstice - From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9728

2023 Summer Solstice – From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9728

2023 Summer Solstice - From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9707

2023 Summer Solstice – From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9707

A stunning summer mist covered the levels.  A beautiful time to share with everyone.

2023 Summer Solstice - From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9725

2023 Summer Solstice – From the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9725

And finally…

The sun breaks over a sleeping Glastonbury Festival site surrounded by a sea of mist and under an orange sky.

2023 Summer Solstice - Festival site rom the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9448

2023 Summer Solstice – Festival site rom the top of Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9448

A few days later I was really lucky to be at the front of the crowd watching Elton John at the festival.  Such a contrast and a truly amazing week!

Elton John - Glastonbury Festival 2023, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_5078

Elton John – Glastonbury Festival 2023, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_5078

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