On Wednesday morning, we got to run through the iconic Paddington station and get on a train to Bath. After an hour and a half of awing over the beautiful British countryside, we reached our location and were immediately stunned by the delightful weather and dazzling structures. A small group of us got a delicious lunch and branched off to the Parade Garden and other quick sightseeing. We then entered the Roman Baths where we received our personal audio guides and were sent to roam free where the Romans used to roam free. The main pool was very green and dirty with no bottom in sight. The ground was uneven but beautifully intact. Seeing all the statues still standing with missing certain body parts or no nose was so interestingly creepy. It was difficult to grasp just how old the place was when it mostly just felt like stacks of bricks at times. However, being able to learn about the hot and cold room technology was very cool, no wonder the Romans ruled for so long, they had saunas! We got to see the drain system and the hot spring, which was almost as impressive as the one back home in Arkansas. There was even spring water that we could drink, and it tasted uncomfortably warm and only made me gag twice. Viewing two thousand-year-old baths was difficult to latch on to. I still and won’t ever get used to the idea of such old ruins being so available to tourists like me who still complain about tap water every day. However, it was a pleasure to experience such iconic history firsthand, especially when it’s a history of luxurious relaxation, finally a break from all the wars. The architecture of the ruins and the Bath Abbey right next to it was breathtaking. Bath has so much rich history and the cutest shopping outlets, even a TK Maxx! Though the city was obviously taken over by tourists, I had a great time walking around Bath, where you’re never far from a stunning view of either bright green gardens or vast Gothic architecture.
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