Glastonbury Blog

The Stone Circle has again given rise to another magnificent mythical wooden animal. Can you guess what it is yet? 

With base camp established it's time to explore. The Park is a new area in the south-west of the site organised by Emily Eavis, daughter of festival founder Michael. There are a few new stages and more camping space but, as yet, few people in it. Most likely this is simply because it's new and no-one yet knows it's there, but if you're coming much later than today it may be the best place to be as space opposite the Pyramid stage is non-existent. Another frequent feature of the festival is the spontaneous cheer than moves around the site like a Mexican Wave. One has just gone past and doubtless there'll be another along before the evening is out.

We arrived on site shortly after 1pm to find the place already packed. This is the view of the Pyramid Stage from high on the hill. Yes, unsurprisingly after last festival's drenching we are making sure we stay away from low ground. As my father was once told: "If you remember one thing about water, remember that it don't run uphill."

Making it here from the car park was hard enough. I weighed my stuff before we left and it was 50kg! I wonder what a Royal Marine has to carry...? Two hours later and we are still setting up tents for our friends. Hear that, you lot? I hope you bring beer! :-]

The festival began for me at around 9pm last night when I arrived a friend's house and began to relax. Everything is packed and ready to go. If it isn't, it's too late now. Most importantly: ticket and tent. Everything else can be managed to a greater or lesser extent.

One of my friends has borrowed a load of suncream and now believes his efforts were ... optimistic. From yesterday's bright sunshine we have moved to grey and cloudy bleurgh. The question for some days has not been if it will rain but when. The various weather forecasts have been extremely changeable and there still seems to be an argument between the various websites as to what will happen. So far we are predicted only "showers" but these can be "thundery", "light" or "fire and brimstone". Only time will tell.

It's now 9am and we're setting off. Let the chaos commence...