Day 10 Bath

After a very noisy night in the YMCA we elected to have our breakfast early so as to avoid the school groups. This turned out to be a good plan as we finished just as they came in. Breakfast was cereal and toast included in the price of your room or a cooked breakfast for an extra charge.
As our train didn't leave till 4.00 pm we had time to fit in a few things before departing. We left the luggage at the YMCA and set off for the centre of town before the tourists started arriving for the day. I must say I was a little disappointed in some respects with Bath. I expected it to be really tidy but at 9.30 am there was still plenty of rubbish on the streets and there was grass growing between the paving stones in the Abbey square. Not really what you expect from a world heritage site that has thousands of visitors. However the old buildings are magnificent. Although we had been walking for the last nine days we hadn't finished yet as we joined a Mayor's guide on a two hour walk around the city. Jean was very knowledgeable and obviously proud of her city as she guided us round the most significant places recounting their history. Well worth taking this free tour if you ever visit Bath.

The Royal Crescent

Bath Abbey

After this a quick sandwich for lunch and then Margaret and Stuart visited the Roman Baths while I sat in the square in the sun being entertained by some fine street musicians. A very pleasant way to end a great trip.

 Thanks to Margaret and Stuart for their company on this trip and thanks to whoever provided us with good weather, it makes all the difference. Our B&Bs were all good and very different from each other. I'm looking forward to the next one wherever that may be!