beltane horsedrawn gathering 09

we went to the beltane horsedrawn gathering at the weekend. i have been to this gathering for the past few years and it is always a lovely experience. one of the few truly free gatherings left. i mean free in more than a money sense. there is no tickets or admission fee for this event although a donation to the horsedrawn camp is asked for on the gate but it is the free vibe on site which is something special. there is no babylon forces operating on site, no police, no security and people get on and look after each other and are generally friendly to one another. this is a place where you can be yourself without fear of being judged or mocked and everyone is accepted as long as they do no harm. i'd much rather spend my weekend here than at glastonbury festival thats for sure :) below are some pictures from the gathering...