Time around Somerset, staying in Somerton, Bruton, Bristol, North Brewham and a festival in Devon.

Somerton

Went to stay with a friend Jane, at her lovely flat she was renting in Somerton. It is not far on the bus from Glastonbury. It was right on the square, Somerton is in the country really, so it was nice going for quiet walks. I was very tired, so rested a lot there.

Devon

7 – 9 July, went to Samphire festival in Devon, had won tickets to it, Hannamari couldn’t come to it. It was nice to be camping in the outdoors again. I got a lift there with some other people whom picked me up from Glastonbury on the Friday night. On the coast of Exmoor National Park, a small grassroots festival. I met Rachael, and did some light language in a small circle. I was introduced to Quinn, whom was heading back to Wells, so he gave me a lift back to Glastonbury.

Bruton

End of July, housesitting with a dog called Luna. I sat for this family many times, and enjoyed spending time with Luna. The family went to Glastonbury festival.

Cley Hill Crop Circle

27 July, with a friend, Sahriskinah, we went to see the recent Cley Hill Crop Circle. This was my first time at Cley Hill, which is quite a powerful spot in itself, just near Frome. We climbed up the hill first. We saw it from above and spent time on Cley Hill. Then we headed down into it before it got dark. The sky was looking good that evening and there was a rainbow over the crop before we left.

Mid August, back staying in Bruton, as Caroline was away, and she kindly offered that I could stay there. No pets to mind this time. A friend Baz, came to stay in his van. We went up to the Dovecote and there was a rainbow popped in.

I did a cat sit in Bruton straight after that too. This year, I worked in Bruton while staying there. I was back ‘At the Chapel’, cleaning and filling in.

BRISTOL

2nd Nov, flew from Dublin (Ryanair, 12.30). I had been on a short journey hosting Lemuria Rising groups in Ibiza, London, and Ireland. Then, I traveled to Bristol to do one there. It was a good excuse to get to know Bristol, and with a tour guide called Michelle.

I had been in contact with a mutual friend Jane, whom had connected me with Michelle. I caught the Airport bus into town and then another closer, and she picked me up after work. It turns out she is also from Down Under, as she is Australian. Michelle teaches Kundalini Yoga. I did a healing session with her to say thankyou, and she attended the group. There was a double booking on the venue I had reserved. The next day was spent trying not to panic, but to find another venue at short notice. 

Lemuria Rising – Bristol

This group was on the 4th of November, from 3-6pm, with the full moon energy. I booked in with Hamilton House, the Mild West Room. There were two guests for this group, with Karolina Wysocka and Joe Newman.  Karolina was playing the Tibetan bowls. She also runs sound healing sessions in Bristol. Joe plays the hang drum like a master.  It was a good turnout, and the last group on this trip.

Michelle gave me a tour to the Clifton Suspension Bridge. It is a stunning bit of engineering finished in 1864.  And we went for a walk around the neighborhood of Clifton.

North Brewham

Over the Christmas period at the end of the year. I was housesitting in North Brewham, in the countryside just outside of Bruton. Looking after the house and two dogs, Bo and Cass, for two months. It was a seventh century house.

A new Central Heating system had just been put in. For some reason, the heating went, as there seemed to be a problem with the oil. The oil tank was empty. This happened not once but twice! It was all so mysterious as this should not have happened. So no central heating for 2 or 3 weeks. The neighbour actually, used to own the house. He came by to have a look. He also gave some advice. The owners of the house were in India. He said that after this, I would be able to join the SAS. As it was snowy cold weather whilst I was there. It was quite difficult sometimes, but made it through!

I borrowed my friend Caroline’s oil heater and I slept in the lounge. I did some writing, and watched films with the dogs and rested. With two hour long walks a day, rain or shine, those dogs were well looked after. I loved the big claw foot bath upstairs.

Friends came to stay, and also for Christmas. Met up with a friend Jane for a big walk to the Well too. As this well is the source water connected to the River Brue, which runs to Glastonbury.

Then it was back to Bruton after the sit, back to central heating!