This is the blog of Mark Wordsworm, the travelling worm. I’m a 40-year-old bookmark (give or take a few years) and I proudly boast my own Hallmark serial number, 95 HBM 80-1. You’ll probably want to read all about me and my Travelling Companion (the TC).
Today’s travel notes
Me and the TC recently spent a night in Glen Innes, NSW, on our way to Brisbane. Early the next morning, we dropped in on the standing stones before continuing our journey.
The book I’m in
Force of Nature, by Jane Harper. The TC recently read The Dry by the same author, and enjoyed it so much that she resolved to read more of the author’s work. This worm is pleased. The book is an exciting, comfortable place to be.
Travel tips
The Australian Standing Stones are not to be found in the little village of Stone Henge, which is nearby. The village of Stone Henge is worth a visit too, surrounded as it is by stones and boulders, including some interesting formations of stones perched on top of others.
The official standing stones monument is in Glen Innes.
Visit the standing stones early in the morning if you can. They have a certain drama when the sun is low in the sky.
Recommended accommodation
Apartments on Grey in Glen Innes. Warm and cosy, with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
The photos
Me with some of the standing stones at Glen Innes:
An early morning view of the ring of stones:
An engraved stone in the middle of the ring describes the design of the stones, placed to catch the sun’s rays at key times of the year:
These standing stones don’t pretend to be ancient. They were erected in the late 20th century and dedicated in 1992, as a tribute to the various Celtic nations who’ve settled in and contributed to Australia’s history.
Near the top right of the next view of the stones, there’s a line of flag poles, one from each of the nations that has contributed to the monument:
On the edge of the ring of stones is a rather attractive, though fake, Excalibur — complete with injunction to try to pull it out of the stone and thus gain great knowledge and wisdom:
A wall curves round the path, embedded with gifts of stone from various sponsors of the monument:
Here’s one of the embedded stones with its inscription. This worm likes the simple attractiveness of the stone:
More stone dedications:
That’s all for today, folks.
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