7/25/19 Bath England

Into the trusty Peugeot with the GPS guiding us on an hour trip to the historic city of Bath. Bath is one of three city’s in the entire world in which the entire city center is a UNESCO site. (Vatican City and Venice, Italy are the other two.)

Bath has a long history as it was the most northwestern major city developed by the Romans. The Roman Baths are still in place in Bath and are the most visited sight in Bath.

The baths were originally built in 60AD and have led many, many lives as the Vikings and the Germanics ruled the area after the Romans. There are many places in the city where the public can enjoy “The Waters”, us not so much. There’s a reason the waters green🧐 The River Sulis runs through the area and was a major trade route.

The revival of the city to its current grandeur started in the 1600’s as making Bath a center of leisure😳 Healing waters, gambling and dancing 😜 made Bath the Las Vegas of its time. The rich Gentry poured into Bath allowing the city to expand in the Georgian style.

Jane Austin based many of her books from here, Cindy loves Jane Austin. This walk is from Sense and Sensibility.

The Brits love British architecture, but somehow an Italian bridge was built in the city. They are still mad about it😡

College graduation again today, lots of proud graduates and family’s out and about.

We used the Park & Ride from the car park into town again. Brilliant ideas those (that’s my British accent). Lovely city, just the right mix of locals and tourists.