Stonehenge and Bath

So, correct me if I'm wrong, but if the weather calls for 90% rain all day, does that not mean there is a pretty good chance there will be rain? Yeah, that's what I thought. Our first day trip of the program was to Stonehenge and Bath, and we departed at 8:45. So after checking the weather at Bath, and seeing the high percentage, I dressed in my rainy weather finest. Boots, rain coat, and an umbrella as well. I also dress a bit more informally since we would be walking around in pouring rain. Makes perfect sense. No rain. The whole trip. I don't know how to feel about this. We hopped the coach and were met by our extremely cheery tour guide. Since it was so early, we really just slept on the bus, though we did learn some history from Suzannah and saw Wembley Stadium. It was quite a long coach ride to Bath, which was the first stop. Bath is a lovely town full of matching buildings and countryside. In the olden days, Bath was a resort place where people could go to socialize and drink the water from the Roman baths that supposedly have healing powers. Jane Austen stayed there several times and her book Northanger Abbey is set there. (The next book on my reading list. I'm currently reading Great Expectations.)

So we made our way into the museum that had the Roman baths. It was interesting and there was a lot of water. And said water was green. But we saw where the water spews out of the ground and even got to taste the water. When I was younger, the family took a trip to St. Augustine, Florida to see the Fountain of Youth discovered by Ponce de Leon. After much pressure, I tasted the water  from the Fountain of Youth, and it was disgusting. I didn't know I would have another opportunity in life to drink old ground water. But, none the less I tasted the healing waters at Bath. It was hot. But, I can now say I have tasted it. Bucket list check off. Kelsey and I were also pulled into a photo by an Asian couple. So, those people have a picture of us. It was weird. We also went into a very famous fashion museum where the saw the Dress of the Year, which was made by Alexander McQueen. It was beautiful. We had lunch at a place called Sally Lunns. They had buns there. It was so great. I had the ham and cheese on a bun and half of a chocolate butter bun. Amazing.

 Disclaimer: I did not drink this water

We then boarded the coach to make our way to Stonehenge. It was another long drive, but we slept and learned about the many speculations surrounding Stonehenge. Last time I made the trip across the pond, I opted out of the Stonehenge trip to shop. And I still stand by that decision but I was really glad we were going to see it this go round. It's a piece of history that should be experienced. It was quite windy there but the skies were great and make an awesome backdrop for pictures. So. We saw it. And took lots of pictures. Yay Stonehenge! Done. Done. Done.

We ended the day watching the England Sweden game. And England won! Woohoo!! And were are like 99% sure, the soccer players we saw earlier in our trip were on the England team.

Update: Here's the chocolate round two from Harrods. Left to right: Aphrodite, Cornet dore, Baudoin, Manon choco vanille, Manon sucre vanille, and Passion amande. They were a bit more exotic but delicious of course!

On the agenda for tomorrow! Get ready for this people! We are going to see the QUEEN as she parades down the Mall to the Trouping of the Guards. I am so freaking excited. Supposedly, the royal family will be there. I may pass out. I will keep you updated. AAAHHH!

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