Greg Wesson's Esoteric Globe : Aug 10

The World's Stage

William's hometown

28.08.2010 - 28.08.2010 15 °C

William Shakespeare was born, lived, and died in Stratford-Upon-Avon, just south of Birmingham. His most famous plays were staged originally in London at the Globe Theatre, but William Shakespeare always kept his place in Stratford, and is now buried in the small town in the Midlands.

Shakespear's House

Falstaff Stuate with Shakesphere in Background

We are merely players

Lady Macbeth Wrings her Hands

Alas poor Yorrick, I knew him well

William Shakespeare's Grave in Holy Trinity Church

Shakespeare in the Park, Avonbank Gardens

Jester Statue

White Swan pub in Stratford

Stratford's Thatch Roof Inn

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Dreams

A rare poetic entry...

17.08.2010 - 17.08.2010 15 °C

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Dreams of train journeys across endless plains
Dreams of arrow straight roads through desert moonscapes
Dreams of watching through airplane’s small windows as we break through the clouds into sunlight
Dreams of the sea spray on our faces as the ferry approaches land
Dreams of walking through dense forest into a sunlit clearing
Dreams of the sound of rain hitting our umbrellas as we wander the streets of the future’s cities
Dreams of rolling hills snuggling dark blue lakes only visible from a remote cabin

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The departures board clicks and spins through endless destinations
Shuffling destinations endlessly throughout the day, dealing a deck of places of which to dream
Dream of away

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The Great British Beer Festival

A short video from the Great British Beer Festival at Earl's Court, London

07.08.2010 - 07.08.2010 22 °C

Held yearly at Earl's Court during the first weekend of August, the CAMRA Great British Beer Festival provides an opportunity to try over 700 real ales, ciders, perrys and foreign beers, as well as other alcoholic drinks. I went on the Saturday - the last day. Unfortunately, many of the taps started to run dry, so the selection of beers was limited. Prices aren't much different than what you would spend in a pub, and with the £10 entrance fee and £3 glass fee (that is refundable), it isn't the greatest value. The music was fun, though, and the food was excellent - especially the mussels from the seafood stand.

I've compiled some photos, video and audio into the following video log, or "vlog" for your pleasure....