While Stonehedge was a major letdown, Bath was absolutely magical.
We spent an afternoon here, strolling down the town square, which we thought would be a better option than spending a big chunk of our first time in Bath inside the Roman Baths.
Bath Abbey
Our first stop was Bath Abbey. It was absolutely gorgeous. One of the most breathtaking views inside was The Great East Window which was completed and it tells the story of Jesus in 56 scenes.
Equally as beautiful was the recent year’s prayer wall, where one writes their wishes and prayers ━ it reminded me of the Japanese ema board. Before leaving, I got a tea towel for my cousin who lives in Singapore from the abbey’s gift shop. I think she will love it.
The next stop was a local favourite, Mrs. Potts Chocolate House. We shared a hot cup of chocolate with a full load of delicious whipped cream while sitting on the cafe terrace, local-people-and-tourists watching.
I also spent a good amount of time inside Topping & Company Booksellers, which looked like a movie bookstore. There I got Magnolia, a book by Nina Mingya Powles. Magnolia was the second book by Nina that I read, and I am glad I got the paperback in Bath. It makes a good memory.
The next time I fly to London, I will come back to Bath. Firstly, I really want to visit and bathe at the Roman Baths. But I also want to stay there at least for a few nights.
I’d stay in the beautiful Devonshire House and spend my semi-lazy days just strolling around the town, eating good food (including the famous Sally Lunn’s bun, which I didn’t manage to get this time) and reading books I buy on a daily basis from the bookstore in the cafes all around Bath town centre.
I dream of discovering lesser-known but enchanting spots in Bath, befriending a local who would invite me to their homes for meals, and writing my days away there.
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