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A new look at old stones

September 12th, 2008 Leave a comment Go to comments

Today was a very long and very exciting day! CAPA sponsored a trip to Stonehenge and Bath. We left very early and I actually was able to sleep on the coach. Something I normally can’t do. I think it was a mix of little sleep last night, getting up early and being extremely car sick. 

We arrived at Stonehenge and I must say it is nothing less than amazing. The shear size will blow you away. Click photos at the top to see the full album.

You are no longer able to go near the stones so pictures from a distance will have to do.

Next was an hours drive to Bath, a small village with ancient Roman ruins. Bath has a natural hot spring coming up through the ground. It is said to be able to heal people. Its a wonderful town full of many, many houses and quite a few shops. We had a walking tour through the town and then admittance to the Roman Bath. It is unbelievable that the bath is over 1500 years old and it was uncovered and still fully functional. All of the baths still hold water, the original canals still carry the water through the structure. After the tour they offered a cup of the water. It has a large amount of iron and the taste was definitely there. It was also very warm. The average temperature coming out of the spring is around 117°F. Check the album for pictures!

Tomorrow I plan to get up early, get breakfast out and head to Buckingham Palace. I will tour the inside of the palace, hopefully see the queen’s gallery and see the royal mews. I hope to catch some of the Mayor’s Thames Festival this weekend as well. It celebrates the River Thames that runs through London.

  1. Chocolate Kim
    September 13th, 2008 at 01:34 | #1

    Jealous? Yup, I am. Looks and sounds wonderful. Go out and have a great time tomorrow. Oh, and thanks for my Guinness! :o )
    Hugs,
    ChocoKim

  2. Jamie
    September 13th, 2008 at 01:47 | #2

    Todd, your pictures are absolutely amazing!! It looks like you had a great day of sight-seeing. I can’t wait to come tour London with my own personal tour guide, you. Five weeks from today, I’ll be sitting in the airport waiting for my flight to come visit. Stay dry. Know that we all miss you and love you. Love, Your Sister

  3. September 13th, 2008 at 18:10 | #3

    Todd, your sure are having a great experience in your site seeings. Thanks for the newest pictures!! Rainy here, and Sunday in the high 80′s with rain humidity. One month from today( 13th ) I’ll be on the cruise, hoping the hurricanes are over by then. Happy touring!!! Love, Aunt Jane

  4. November 29th, 2008 at 04:48 | #4

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