So what on Earth's the big attraction?

Stonehenge has been voted Britain's most disappointing attraction. One said it is a dull "pile of rocks". Another complained about its position at the junction of two busy roads, as he said that the "road does seem to detract from the spectacle".

It's true, it desperately needs a really good visitor centre. And rerouting the road into a tunnel it's a great idea.

Trust me, despite the crowds and the waits, the busy roads and the poor visitor facilities, it's still magical!

I loved the way Bill Bryson (with whom I remain in love!) defended Stonehenge:

"Stonehenge is a classic example: you've seen it so many times before you actually see it that you have a very powerful image of what it's going to be like and because of that the likelihood is that you're going to be disappointed"

This is the world we live in: mysterious ancient constructions, busy roads, tourist crowds, lovely queues...

Do not allow small things to spoil the charm of big, wonderful things! Let there be magic!!!!!

Is It Just Me?

Can you spot a face carved into one of the stones or is it just me?

The Dancing Giants

When I was a child there was only one TV channel in Romania. We only had a few hours of programming a day. But on Saturdays there was "Teleenciclopedia", a documentary program I used to love watching (it's still on!). Among other documentaries on various subjects I saw one about Stonehenge. You might think I dreamed about actually going to see it. No, I didn't.

It was only years later that I started to think about the possibility of ever seeing it. And I saw it on Sunday. I am happy I remembered to say "Thank You", as I don't say it up-to-date enough...

I enjoyed Sunday, I actually saw one of the most famous ruins in the world. Somebody up there loves me!

Scientists believe they have finally discovered the answers to many of Stonehenge's mysteries, such as how, why, and by whom it was built... but I do love dreaming, so forget about the scientists: :)

The legend has it that one day the giants were dancing and circling around on the Salisbury plain. Suddenly they were caught in a beam of sunlight and transformed into stones. Their arms were around each other and that's why the megaliths we see today resemble the shape of giants holding hands.