Day 4: Slow train to Bath
Today's adventure was a day trip to Bath. First I had to work out how best to get there. I finished up catching two trains on the tube to Paddington station and then a conventional train to Bath. I was quite proud of myself that I managed all the connections without a hitch. I really want to go by train so I could see some if the countryside and also practice my train photography techniques for Europe. Along the way to Bath there were some gorgeous towns, often where every house looked identical, as if the entire town had been allocated only one house design.
Bath itself was very beautiful. I hadn't realised it would be so hilly and one if my first sights was the rows of houses in layers on the elevated ground in the distance. The majority of buildings had a sandstone appearance which creates an unusual uniformity even with varying architecture. There was also a mix of winding streets and little alley ways to explore.
Naturally I had to do at least one touristy thing and visit the Roman baths.
Somewhere along the line I popped into the Pig and Fiddle for a quick refreshment.
The river Avon flows through the middle of the town and there was an assortment of boats and barges along it.
By the way, although this post is titled "slow train to bath" that has nothing to do with the speed if the train. As I wandered around the town I suddenly realised that I'd reduced my usual manic walking pace to a very leisurely stroll ... without even trying. Felt nice to slow down.
