Bath, England
If you've just joined us, scroll down a ways until you find the last post you read. I had to catch up on all the missed adventures. After Pontypool I traveled to Bath. It's a traditional holiday town. And when I say traditional, I mean all the way back to Roman times traditional. There are natural hot springs under the city, which the Romans believed would cure illnesses. The legend continues to this day. The city is very Victorian, with white limestone houses and promenades and large parks. It also has a huge shopping district. The Royal Crescent is where the most posh and noble vacationed. This is the front of the Roman Baths, which is an excellent museum that takes you through the Roman ruins and explains them to you. The Romans had an extensive complex built, consisting of pools, changing areas, spas, meditation areas, markets, and a temple to Minerva, who is the patron goddess of hot springs. Throughout the exhibit the remains are seamlessly brought to l...