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Day 12
Bath
From the lush Cornish countryside to the Georgian terraces and ancient Roman baths of Bath. Today we have moved into a different experience of England. After arriving in good time we couldn't check into our hotel so we left the car and headed off to the city of Bath. We were on the lookout for somewhere to eat and found a place that did Sunday roast and a drink for 6 pounds. This wasn't your everyday Aussie roast. This included a gravy boat on each plate and a Yorkshire pudding and dumplings. This was a huge meal and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
We then headed into the city and it was packed. People everywhere. There was a line up for the Roman Baths so we decided to come back later as they stay open til late. We had a wander around then headed back to check in. After dinner we decided to go back to the Bath Abbey for church and then on to the Baths.
Church was good. Interestingly enough they sang Power of Your Love, a song that was written in Australia. After that we went through the baths. We were so glad we left it later as there were hardly any people there and we could go through at our own pace.
This is a remarkable place with some of the remains dating back to 4AD. There is so much history and it is just beautiful. The architecture and the tranquility was amazing and I could just imagine the bustling crowds in Roman times making there way around the complex.
It was raining and cold by the time we got out and we had to walk to the car through the streets of Bath. There are so many Georgian terraces and nice little shops. Luckily they are all shut. We found a French cafe and called in for a long awaited hot chocolate (on Maddy's part). It was the best hot chocolate she has had all holidays.
We're home and once again it's late and the girls are still awake.
Time for bed.
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Lyn and Warren Peters Dad says half your luck - we really are quite jealous as we will never get there. Young people these days sure have the world at their feet. I hope you all realize how privileged you are!!!