A Roman Bath

Remember me? I started a blog about moving to England and then when I finally moved into permanent housing I didn't have internet for nearly two months due to stupid rules and so the posts were few and far between and without pictures. Ring a bell? Guess who has internet now? Ding - ding - ding. Now I can finally catch you up on the past month, which was quite busy. We had two birthdays, an anniversary trip to Bath, a trip to Boston and a day trip to London.  Don't even get me started on the first week of October. I'll give you a hint: Guinness, spooky castles and canines. 

BATH

When we got married, Rory and I decided it would be fun if we took turns planning our anniversary. This year was our fourth wedding anniversary and Rory's turn to plan. I didn't care where we went, I just wanted to be surprised. Have I not mentioned that it is nearly impossible to surprise me? Seriously. I've figured out nearly every birthday/Christmas present for the past umpteen years. Rory used to look at me with shock when I guessed things but now he knows to expect it so he won't even give me a clue. Needless to say I was still happy when I figured out we were going to Bath. 

View of the Bath Abbey from the Roman Spa

I'd been to Bath once before but I literally couldn't see it. It was that fuzzy trip to England where I'd lost my only contact (the other was already lost before the trip). So of course I didn't remember the clean wide boulevard or the cute little shops and restaurants. I also didn't remember that Bath was simply stunning.

On the morning of our anniversary we arrived early in Bath and found a cafe that served pancakes. A rarity in England. 

View from breakfast cafe

After breakfast we toured the ancient Roman baths. Bath was the spa town for the Romans. Don't tell but I (and a group of Japanese tourists) verified the water is still h-o-t. 

Entry way to the Roman Baths

Roman Baths. Can't you just picture the Romans taking a nice long soak? I know I was tempted. 

Overlooking the gardens in Bath

The Gardens

Avon Canal

After walking around Bath for most of the day we worked up an appetite for our anniversary dinner. Rory made reservations at a family run French restaurant called Tilley's Bistro. It was delicious.  We dined on escargot (snails), Pork a la Dijonnaise and Gressingham Duck Breast.  Yummmmm. 

On the way to our anniversary dinner

So where should I plan on taking Rory next year????