Dancing in the rain took on a whole new meaning as "druids, New Agers, and people just looking for a party" all took part in the celebration of the summer solstice at the mystical landmark of Stonehenge.
CBSNEWS.com reports that the longest day of the year was brought in by "beating drums and rainbow cloaks" worn by attendees all waiting for the mysterious moment: Saturday's 4:58 AM sunrise.
"I think it's a place of our ancestors, its a shrine to our ancestors, and I think it's very important to celebrate each season," says 60-year old Ray Smith, (also known as Rhobar, druid of Hengistbury in southern England). Smith came to the 'par-tay' prepared in multicolored skirt and blue face paint.
Not all celebrators held such strong dedication to the beauty and history of Stonehenge, many came for the "party-aspect."
"We heard about it through our really studious friend but we're gonna come and get drunk. We're halfway gone right now," said 21-year old Minnesota student, Alison Newcomber.
So. Which is it for you? Celebration of your rich past or purely reason to party? (Or...simply incentive to stay up later watching TiVo'd episodes of SNL with some popcorn? Hey...the night is longer, afterall!)
CBSNEWS.com reports that the longest day of the year was brought in by "beating drums and rainbow cloaks" worn by attendees all waiting for the mysterious moment: Saturday's 4:58 AM sunrise.
"I think it's a place of our ancestors, its a shrine to our ancestors, and I think it's very important to celebrate each season," says 60-year old Ray Smith, (also known as Rhobar, druid of Hengistbury in southern England). Smith came to the 'par-tay' prepared in multicolored skirt and blue face paint.
Not all celebrators held such strong dedication to the beauty and history of Stonehenge, many came for the "party-aspect."
"We heard about it through our really studious friend but we're gonna come and get drunk. We're halfway gone right now," said 21-year old Minnesota student, Alison Newcomber.
So. Which is it for you? Celebration of your rich past or purely reason to party? (Or...simply incentive to stay up later watching TiVo'd episodes of SNL with some popcorn? Hey...the night is longer, afterall!)
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Man i did not know that but yeah a lnoger day is good I dig that !!!
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