Stonhenge Royal Family's Burial Ground


	Stonhenge Royal Family's Burial Ground

debbyski

5-30-2008 7:50 AM

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5-30-2008 3:38 PM

carrerinyes

This is so cool. I'm going there for June 21st. Highlight of my summer!

5-30-2008 4:56 PM

debbyski

Awesome Carrie

5-30-2008 7:19 PM

kkcapricorn

Carrie - you are going for the summer solstice? I envy you. Enjoy.

Debs - I clipped a similar article yesterday, with a link to some great photos.

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