Ancient stone circle holds air of mystery

[PsychoDad]

Ancient stone circle holds air of mystery
Tuesday, August 23, 2005; Posted: 9:46 a.m. EDT (13:46 GMT)

http://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/08/22/britain.avebury.ap/

AVEBURY, England (AP) -- Avebury may not be as convenient, famous or spectacular as Stonehenge, and you may never have heard of it.

But it also lacks the large crowds, high fences, entrance fees and "don't touch" restrictions of Stonehenge. And it's well worth a visit.

One story says that women used to come on the eve of May Day and sit on a rock in the shape of a chair and make a wish. Another legend says the "Diamond Stone" -- weighing close to 40 tons -- jumps across the road each night at midnight.

Some people have claimed to see small figures lit by moonlight moving among the stones. There are those who claim the mysterious site was built by aliens and is related to a Martian formation named Cydonia.

[stellanoir]

1. I've been there and it is

truly magical and far more pristine than Stonehenge. The "yocals" call it "Round Rock "

[rodeodance]

3. i would like visit this place sometime.

[Spinzonner]

2. Prehistoric tourist trap

There's a sucker born every millenium

[RC]

4. That should be quit a thud!

"...says the "Diamond Stone" -- weighing close to 40 tons -- jumps across the road each night at midnight."

So why aren't there bleachers set up so the faithful can watch this nightly event?

[onager]

5. Oh, there will be...

A little more media coverage like this, and Barnum's Children will be flocking in. Flocking just like...well, you know.

The Woo-Woos already flock to places like Macchu Pichu. IIRC, the last time they had a big convention there, a gaggle of them held hands and tried to do something with the Universe.

Near as I can tell, the Universe ignored them. As it has continued to do for the past few millenia.