Stonehenge

Stonehenge is, of course, the famous English pre-historic monument.  It is in Wiltshire – only 8 miles north of Salisbury (which is famous for its cathedral) 

The first time I went there as a child you were able to walk right into it and even touch the stones.  Now it is all cordoned off.  I guess they had to do that to preserve the stones.

Quite apart from the mystery of what it was for, the mere fact that it was built so long ago makes you marvel at the engineering skill!

And for all of us who enjoy Diana Gabaldon's works we can enjoy the romance of what uses the stones may have been put to. And, no, that's not me in the pic - just wanted to give you a sense of scale!