Friday, April 17, 2009

Bath

On Easter I took a day trip to Bath. Bath is an hour and 30 minutes from London by train and it's located in Somerset, England. The Roman Baths are considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders.
Bath Abby.
Don't really know what these are?
Museum of Art in Bath.
River Avon.
The oldest house in Bath and home of the world famous Sally Lunn Bun.
This bakery is now known as Sally Lunn's House and can be visited today with the original recipe buns available for sale or consumption in the dining rooms.
The recipe for this bun is said to have originated in Bath with the arrival in 1680. It remains a locally produced specialty.
Narrow street in Bath.
"These hot springs were used by the Romans as early as the first century...The remains of their magnificence are here disclosed."
Waterfall and River Avon in Bath.
Bath Abby (west front) and the Roman Baths and Pump Room on the right.
Entrance to the Baths.
Looking down at the Great Bath from the terrace.The water which bubbles up from the ground at Bath, fell as rain on the nearby Hills.
Gorgon's Head from the temple pediment.
View of Great Bath from below.
It is a tradition to drink the water at Bath because it has beneficial and healing properties. So, I got a glass! I was only able to take 2 sips because the water doesn't taste very good.

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