Today Alicia, Jill and I hopped on the train and headed to Bath. I was so excited to see this city, especially after Rosie (who’s family is from there) told me all about it. The weather wasn’t the best but the city still looked beautiful in a very old kind of way. The streets were lined with cute restaurants and shops, but there are also long stretches of grass and water that make you feel caught between man and nature. We had lunch at a fun little pub and then headed to the Roman Baths. I have to say I was really disappointed. I thought I would see the Baths in their natural element but instead a museum was built on top of them. I understand it was done to preserve them, but it just felt completely out of context in the way it was presented. Hopefully when I meet my parents in Rome at the end of the trip I will be able to see the ruins in a more natural setting.
Although we were not happy with the baths it didn’t ruin the trip, we had come to see the city first and foremost. We spent some time browsing the shops and I found a great birthday present for my dad…it’s an autobiography kit that prompts you to writing down different memories from your life. He has a big birthday coming up so I think he’ll like it. We ended the day having a great dinner at All Bar One where they have delicious Tapas, and then headed home to our flats.
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