BATH

The Roman Baths

Yesterday was a successful trip to Bath with Adrie and Britney. We left early in the morning for the train station and arrived in Bath around 10am. Before noon we were able to knock off half of our to do list: see the Roman Baths, explore Bath Abbey, and eat lunch. Because we were all really hungry, we thought a hearty lunch in a pub would fill us up. SHO DID! I ordered fish and chips and the waiter thought I meant to order Shamu. 

Bath Abbey

We spent the next part of the day walking around the town and stopping in the shops that caught our eyes. It was interesting to think that other people were doing their Christmas shopping (because there's no Thanksgiving to plan for).

We kept walking and found our way to the Circus and the Royal Crescent where we stopped to enjoy the sun in the park. It was an absolutely beautiful day and we continued walking through the park towards Pulteney Bridge which crosses the River Avon. From there we noticed the Bath Rugby game was going on and we then snuck to the back road where we could catch a view of the game from above the stadium.

The Royal Crescent

Soon we noticed the sun was setting and thought it time for dinner. But, surprise, it was only 4pm. So we got tea (plus we were still pretty full from lunch). By the time we came out the tea shop, Bath was dark and shops were closing. We decided that due to tired feet, bellies not ready for dinner, and a feeling of success about the day, that it was time to catch the train back to Oxford.

The train back was very crowded and the three of us got split up trying to find a place to sit. I ended up sitting with an old man and across from me were two brothers and their sons. The four of them were playing an alphabet word game to pass the time and I had to put my book away because I got so caught up in following their game. I realized that being abroad has made me miss children (I tried making that last sentence not sound too creepy). But really, it's very strange to go from a summer job that includes constant work with kids to a semester where the only interactions I have are with other college aged students. Today I watched a little girl and her brother playing the yard below my window (again, this isn't supposed to sound creepy). The little boy was wrapped up so tight in a puffy coat that he kept toppling over when he made too sudden of movements. It was adorable!

Playing in the park

Fall colors in Bath

Watching the Bath Rugby team