Glad for Glastonbury
As I sit here making my morning coffee at a campsite just outside of Bath, I find myself thinking of the weekend I spent in Glastonbury. A town known both for its iconic music festival–this year marks the 41st edition of the Glastonbury Festival[sadly tickets were sold out 6months ago]–and it’s sacred buildings. The Abbey ruins, the Tor, the Chalice Well, King Arthur’s final resting place all make for a town lush with history. There’s also a Museum of Rural Life which was quite educational. But the tourist spots just touch the surface of what makes Glastonbury such a wonderful place.
True to it’s Druidian heritage, there is such a devotion to the earth, treating it as the sacred being it is. Nowhere will you find a commercial/chain restaurant; rather, vegetarian/vegan are the norm, serving organic produce, oftentimes locally grown. The book stores cater to the esoteric, spiritual and; as do the clothing boutiques and myriad local galleries. The cafes were always full and many open late; a treat I’ve not enjoyed elsewhere. I particularly enjoyed the food at Hundred Monkeys, coffee at La Terre and although the service was off, the food at Cafe Galatea was excellent.
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When I first rode through Glastonbury towards The Tor, a certain B&B caught my eye. Returning from the Tor, completely soaked, I rode past a few other B&Bs, all with signs saying No Vacancy. Pulling up to the Magdalene House which I’d first noticed, I saw the same sign but I also saw one that said Cyclists Welcome. I decided to take my chances and knocked on the door. Despite my miserable appearance, Debbie said they did indeed have a room and could certainly accommodate Irene.
And wow, did they ever accommodate to my particular needs! Breakfast options including vegetarian, vegan and even gluten-free; all the modern amenities including a strong internet connection[finally!] Heck, they even offered to do a load of laundry for me, for which I am so grateful! They quickly offered suggestions for the best places to eat, the attractions that must be seen and even suggestions for my next day’s riding. So, if you are ever in Glastonbury and are looking for a touch of [affordable]refinement and charm, the Magdalene House is the place to stay. Just be careful; you may end up staying longer than intended, just as I did!