Day 2 in Bath saw me catching up with sister #1 and a recovered B.I.L #1 at the Abbey. I was an unofficial tour guide for the day, so first stop was the Roman baths. Last time I went here it was a stinking hot day, school holidays in ths UK and absolutely crowded with people. This time it was a whole lot more pleasant. The Roman baths are a great place to visit, well worth it jyst to see the steaming green pool of water, which yoy can't bathe inbut there is a newer thermal bath which is open to the public but very expensive.
Next on the tour was a ride on the hlp on hop off bus around Bath, taking in all the sightd. Not sure how many timex I have done this now, maybe 5 or 6 but it is such a relaxing way to see the city.
We went to the famous Sally Lunn's bun shop and had a delicious bun. They look like hamburger buns , a little bit sweeter though. I had jam and clotted cream, and a glass of traditional lemonade. The shop is the oldest building in Bath.
Then we did part two of the bus tour, this time the bus goes up into the hills and skirts the city, with sweeping views down over Bath.
We looked through the Abbey and admired the gorgeous architecture and stained glass windows. No recitals today, but they were preparing for some service.
We went on a River Avon cruise which was peaceful and lovely, very tranquil on the river. Avon is the Celtic name for river, so ths Romans thought Avon was thd actual river's name, so it translates as River River.
We parted ways with a dinner time meeting at 7pm at an Italian restaurant. Ths food was lovely, I had an enormous pizza but sadly couldn't eat it all.
The following morning, it was time to leave the dodgy Redcar with its lack of shower hot water, cracked bath tub and a toilet that didn't always flush. Charming!!
I caught a taxi to the station to meet up with sister and BIL to catch our trainback to London.
Once back in London, within 10 minutes, I had severe hay fever like reactions, I am assuming from the pollution. It lasted up until, well, now, as I took a double dose of medication at night and all medication for travel this morning.
We went to see a show called 'Let it Be' which was more liks a tribute show to the Beatles, at the Garrick Theatre. I have to say I was a little disappointed- ths music was great, especially if you are a Beatles fan, and the stage set and costumes added to the atmosphere. I was thinking it would be abit like The Jersey Boys with a storyline acted out, but it wasn't. Still, it was good to see a show, even if I couldn't breathe properly with the smoke coming from the smoke machine.
The hotel, the Shaftsbury, had given me the smallest room I have ever seen. I had to put the suitcase in thebathroom, and then move it out if I wanted to get in. It was ridiculous, they should onlg charge a minimal rate if this is what they give guests.
Once packed, we caught the Heathrow express and arecurrently waiting for our flight later this afternoon. I can't wait to be back in my own hpuse, with my own bed and shower, oh, and with the 2Ms.
