Saturday, May 16, 2009

day 3: bath and beyond

Today’s activities included an early train ride to the town of Bath where we visited the ancient Roman baths.  We then took a bus tour to the town of Lacock and to Stonehenge.  Lacock is a beautiful little village that’s over 1000 years old. It also happens to be where they filmed some of the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice and contains the abbey where they shoot the interior Hogwarts scenes from Harry Potter.  Bath is another gorgeous city, home to Jane Austin for a few years, and famous for its roman baths and Georgian style architecture.  It’s also reputedly one of the most beautiful towns in England.  Now to some pictures:

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The Roman Baths

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Walking through the town of Bath.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The two pictures above and the one below are of Bath Abbey.  Chris took some amazing pictures in here.

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Chris took this one and I really like it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The quaint little village of Lacock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Stonehenge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Royal Crescent, Bath.   I know this had more pictures, less stories.  I’ll tell you more about the places tomorrow including the story of how our Stonehenge/Lacock tour guide nearly got himself arrested.

10 comments:

  1. OK... It's now 8 pm our time, and your 5 hours ahead of us, so... WHERE'S OUR BLOG UPDATE? We're going into vacation withdrawal. Oh, it hurts! It hurts!
    Hope you didn't get caught up in another protest, then we'll have to wait to watch you on "Locked Up Abroad".

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  2. Ingrid and Chris, I just checked in for the first time today and have really really enjoyed going on vacation with the both of you. I love your blog. I know you are so happy that you decided to go to England. What wonderful memories. Your pictures are fantastic. I will try to check everyday until you return. Enjoy every minute.

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  3. K: 2 posts tonight! I don't even remember falling asleep last night I was so tired!

    J: Thanks yes we are so glad we decided to go!

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  4. Hurry up!!!!!!
    Let us be the first to say...

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

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  5. Hey while you guys are over there can you do us a favor ... pick up all our winnings from all the lotteries we've won? We will be glad to give you 20% of all the winnings!!
    Happy Birthday to you!!!
    Happy Birthday to you!!!
    Happy Birthday to Ingrid
    Happy Birthday to you!!!

    Happy Birthday to YOU!!!
    Happy Birthday to YOU!!!
    Happy Birthday to Ingrid
    Happy Birthday to YOU!!!

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  6. FYI, since the time stamp is wrong, I feel compelled to tell you we waited until 7 pm to post that so we could be the first to tell you happy birthday on your birthday!

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  7. Hey, anyway... Where's today's post... I'm starting to get the shakes.

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  8. III'mmmmmm serrrriousssss

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  9. We feel closer to you because we're watching BBC news. Run over to the circle so we can see you.

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  10. Haha! Thanks Karen and Anna! On London time it's been my birthday for 20 minutes now! In 5 hours it's my birthday again! You two both beat Chris because he's already sounds asleep.

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