The Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art Blog Hops at BBHQ **FEATURING** The B Team's Uragh Stone Circle Selfie **PLUS** Smooch's UK Historical Travel Guide **PLUS** HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

A magical St Patrick’s Day adventure, a trip to the ancient Uragh Stone Circle, and a sprinkle of feline mischief on this week’s BBHQ escapade.

Epic Sunday greetings, furiends

AS IT'S ST PATRICK'S DAY THIS WEEK, WE'RE GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT OF THINGS EARLY!

Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection. This week, we decided to bip back to the wilds of County Kerry, Ireland, in the Time Travelling Telephone Box and visit the epic Uragh Stone Circle. 

The B Team's Uragh Stone Circle Selfie

As mew can see, there was a little magic at play with the rainbow!

Mew know how much we love ancient standing stones and stone circles, see our previous trips to:

Castlerigg    Stone Henge    Avebury    Rollright Stone Circle    Aberlemno  

Druid's Temple in North Yorkshire Pentre Ifan    The Ring of Brodgar

 Boscawen-Un    Duddo Five Stones    Drombeg Stone Circle     Callanish Stones

Scorhill Stone Circle Hurlers Stone Circle     Moel Ty Uchaf Stone Circle

Boskednan Stone Circle The Brat's Hill Stone Circle Nine Stone Close Circle

Nine Stone Circle

Here's a little bit of info from BBHQ's Historical Travel Guide, Smooch:

Greetings to all the history aficionados and travel enthusiasts out there!

This week we just had to visit the magical Uragh Stone Circle in County Kerry, Ireland, and it was an experience that left us paw-struck, not just about the ancient history and magnificent craftsmanship of the people who built it, but the magical energy which just purrmeated the area, it literally thrummed through our paws. Located in a remote part of the countryside, the circle is surrounded by verdant hills and lush greenery, making for a breathtaking view. The circle is much smaller than previous ones we've visited, and has a diameter of approximately 2.4 meters (8 feet) and consists of five standing stones that are arranged in a perfect circle. There's one enormous monolith, the one Fudge is purrched upon at the north-east /south-west axis. Each of the stones is of varying height and is local sandstone, which is known for its unique shape and colour. The Uragh Stone Circle was constructed between 3300 to 900 BCE, during the Bronze Age, and its purpose remains shrouded in mystery. Experts believe that it may have had religious or ceremonial significance for the people who built it. Some theories suggest it was used for astronomical observations, as the circle aligns with the winter solstice sunrise, while others believe it was a place of worship or a burial site. Walking around the circle, we immersed ourselves in the primal power of the ancestors who placed them here so long ago, using only simple tools and the ingenuity of the people who built them. Our visit to the Uragh Stone Circle was an unforgettable experience that transported us back in time to the ancient world of Ireland's magical past. It's a must-visit site for anypawdy interested in history, archaeology, or just seeking a serene and beautiful spot to reflect and appreciate the wonders of the world.

Purrs

Smooch

 BBHQ's Historical Travel Guide

We're also joining in Athena's Fabulous Art Hop so do stop by and show off your pawesome arty-farty skills.

The effect was created with Befunky: AI Enhancer, Vector Pop GFX + colour changes to hue and saturation.

Click here to dive into this cat-tastic puzzle starring The B Team and another epic stone circle adventure. It’s a floof-tastic test of feline finesse, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 9 minutes and 54 seconds. Can mew beat our time? 

Of course, mew can! MOL

Happy Mother's Day!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MEW PAWESOME MUMS AND MOMS CELEBRATING TODAY!

We're off to take a quick stroll around the garden and make a list of all the jobs that the P.A. and Cat Dad need to take care of in the big spring clean-up. It was sunny yesterday, so mew never know, things might get done outside today! MOL

Smooch is already waiting by the oven; he knows exactly when it needs to be switched on, so he can have his lunch at precisely 1pm! MOL 

See mew bright and breezy on the morrow with a St Paddy's Day Brain Training post. In the meantime, we hope mew have an epic day, and don't forget to...

... and utterly furbulous!

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team

Don't forget to join in the pawesome Sunday Selfies Blog Hop with

 Angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, andCooper  Murphy ~ visit them at their pawesome blog:

www.thecatonmyhead.com

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