Exploring Bath

Another early start - waking up at 6am is becoming a habit. After breakfast it was time to meet Nigel from Razorcat Trike Tours. He arrived on a massive bike and after introductions, getting kitted up and checking that I was good to go, off we roared. He took me around Bath before heading to the smaller towns and villages on the outskirts. We stopped at a few places on the way for a few photos and finally ended up at a pretty little village called Castle Combe. It has been used as film sets for movies like  War Horse and Doctor Dolittle. A few more photos, then we started the return journey home. Nigel said he wouldn't speed...too much...it was awesome!!! Well worth the money.
Back in Bath, it was cheerio to Nigel and off I went, to do some more exploring. I was told that the walking track along the River Avon was quite pretty and it certainly was. I got distracted by a sign advertising river cruise, which was about to depart. So i paid my £8 and settledback to listen to the commentary by the guide.
Bloody hell!!! More noisy Spanish speaking people with a very loud child came on board and they didn't shut up. A wonderfully British lady with the most poshest accent turned around and said " SSSHHHHHHH" which shut them up. She then kept on glaring at them every time they dared open their mouths. She was wonderful, and we could actually hear what was being said.The cruise took about an hour - a nice change of pace.
When we got back, I walked around the walking track along the river and then crossed one of the many bridges to get back to the city centre. I discovered more streets and alley ways to explore and popped up by the Roman Baths.The line to get in was massive so didn't bother going into the main part, just stuck my head around by the restaurant to take a few pictures.
I ventured into Bath Abbey, where the lines to get in were smaller. It was really magical - the stained glass windows, the huge ceilings and the music playing. Loads of people were simply sitting and listening and enjoying. Ahhhh...nice...
Ok, back into it. I jumped on the city hop-on, hop-offbus for a circuit of the city. It was great to listen to the history of the city and the gorgeous buildings. When this tour finished, Ihopped off...and hopped on to the Skyline bus which circles the city and up into the hills, where the views were spectacular. And some of the houses were WOW...oh to be rich!!
Back into the city again, I decided that was it for the day so headed back to Henrietta for an early night.
Tomorrow - leaving Henrietta House and moving to the starting point for my cycling trip - another B&B which is not too far away so will attempt to walk there with my bulging luggage.
I will try to find a laundry to do some washing and then visit the
Holburne Museum which houses quite a few famous art works.Later in the day I am meeting Ian from Iron Donkey to get organised for the bike ride. woo!