21 October, 2013

First night in Bath, and I can say with certainty that my friend Bill, who is a world traveler himself, is absolutely correct – this town is not to be missed. The lovely, narrow and widing are streets lined with gorgeous Georgian architecture. The Thermae Bath Spa (http://www.thermaebathspa.com/ ) is not to be missed. It is well worth the price for two hours in the pools and steam baths. The town also seems to be filled with beautiful women. Dare I say I may be one of the better looking men in town at the moment, however I seem to be the only one in the amazingly romantic city who is not in love. But I am here nonetheless, and loving it.

The High Gothic Abbey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath_Abbey ) is the focal point of town, while the Victorian Gothic Styled Saint John’s Catholic Church stands nearby as something of a counterpoint to the Abbey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John’s_Church,_Bath). I plan to visit them both tomorrow and will have more about them in a subsequent entry.

The point tonight is pictures, both on arrival, and from tonight, as both of these buildings, along with much of the town center are brilliantly lit. So, enough words then, and enough of the daytime pics, on with the shots in the dark.

A parting shot in keeping with the theme of ending these posts with a picture of food.  I ate at the Bath Brewery tonight (recommended by the desk staff at the Spa, though not more than 6 months old), and they had a steak on the menu called “Denver.”  Of course I had to order it.

Cheers!