Well, as I said in my last post, my no mud predication was slightly inaccurate. Yesterday we were mocked by the weather gods for a third festival in a row, as the heavens opened, producing a lovely inch thick layer of fresh mud across the site. Glastonbury being the feel good place that it is though, everyone is taking it in their stride, and having a bloody good time anyway. It helps that most people seem to have heeded the weather warnings, and wellies are the must have fashion accessory this summer.<\/p>\n
Glastonbury continues to prove it’s commitment to the environment, with the Green Police on site to ensure recycling facilities are provided, and the litter pickers were definitely earning their free ticket this morning, pulling empty beer cups out of the mud to ensure they didn’t get buried. Top marks all round so far.<\/p>\n
The music started yesterday, and highlights were plentiful. Reverend and the Makers made the sun come out on the Other Stage, and I have no problem in saying that they are the best new band in Britain. Arcade Fire played a stormer on the same stage late on, with their neo-biblical eulogising suiting the conditions perfectly, and Lily Allen popped up unannounced on the tiny Park stage to wow a small crowd. Bjork, as always, was hatstand, and the show had to be seen to be believed.<\/p>\n
Overall a bloody good day, and everyone is ensuring that we all stay smiling… with the aid of a cider or two.<\/p>\n