Bath

Pat and I got an early flight from Dublin to Bournemouth and then got the train over to Southampton. Caroline and David were due to arrive at lunchtime, so we headed up into town to grab some lunch. Forty-five minutes later we were still waiting for food and Caroline and David were due to arrive in ten! When the food finally did arrive we scoffed it down and then ran down to the bus stop to meet them. Luckily we all arrived at the same time, which was good. It was fantastic to see both Caroline and David again as well!! We came back to my house and then headed out for a drink. For dinner Pat and I took them to a nice restaurant near home called Dock Gate 4 - probably my favourite restaurant in Southampton.

The next day we went out for breakfast and then drove over to Salisbury to check out the town. We walked around the city centre (which is pretty nice) and then went into the Cathedral and did a tour. The guy was informative, but took ages, so in the end we left the tour and Salisbury and headed over to Bath to check it out. I had been over there last time I was in the UK in 2003 and liked the town, but thought the Roman Baths (probably the major tourist attraction there) was a disappointed.

We walked around the city again for a bit and then headed into the baths. Unfortunately my view point has not changed. Perhaps I was spoilt by seeing Pompeii and Rome just before seeing the baths last time. In any case it was nice to be with Pat, Caroline and Dave, so that was enough!

We headed back to Southampton and headed out for a curry for dinner! It was great being with everyone again.



Caroline in Salisbury.


The Cathedral.


Me in Salisbury.


The baths and Bath.


David getting ready for a swim!


The baths and the Cathedral.