Beltaine

For the last few years Beltaine atop Glastonbury Tor had been a windy grey affair, not so this morning as we ascended the Tor under clear skies, the remnants of last nights stars still visible.  A fair group had gathered on the summit, all waiting for the rising Sun, now heralded by a growing glow at the eastern horizon. Shortly, Rollo appeared, a circle was formed and the Beltaine ceremony began with the sound of a horn; sadly not Rollo blowing, but another. Rollo's  trumpeting never failed to raise a smile. Rollo led the ceremony, with a nice woman called Suzanne performing the roll usually taken by Donna. Ritual over and circle closed, folks attention focused on the horizon, where slowly at first, then with noticeable speed, the Sun rose into a clear sky. Beautiful! Beltaine is one of my favourites, come rain or shine, it never fails to uplift and fill you with joy. I took some film which I shall put on soon.