Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Bath and London

Roman Baths – the Circus – London architecture is gorgeous – Big Ben and Parliament – Westminster is a rip-off, but nice from the outside – V and A Museum, wow! – Indian food – Natural History Museum – Hydes Park (with a real pigeon lady) – Buckingham Palace – Coffee houses make tired feet very happy – Wicked! – the Chunnel


Bath Abbey (next to the Baths).



The Roman Baths were a very interesting visit. Much of the original streets, plumbing and some statues, etc. have been preserved. The baths were discovered in the late 1800's (contributing to the resurgence of classical culture) and a museum was erected over the site. It's interesting to see the curation from that era that is antique in and of itself.



Angel statue in a park overlooking the city.


The Circus (above) and the Crescent were the fashionable place to live if you came to Bath "during the season". The architecture reflects the popularity of classical culture at that time. The Circus took 15 years to construct.


Parliament tower in London. It's truly a gorgeous building and so different from the White House or Capital that set the model for American government buildings.


Big Ben, of course.



At Buckingham Palace we ran into Joe, a friend from Las Vegas. He's actually moved to DC since we knew him in the singles ward, which made the whole thing even more coincidental!



Most of our time in London was spent devouring the museums. I really could have used more time at the Victoria and Albert. We really enjoyed the glass exhibit.



I really enjoyed the patterns in the textiles exhibit. (Not a good picture, but amazing design and embroidery!)


Kelly really enjoyed the ironwork exhibit. . .



And this bench in the glass area. (The lights are wireless LEDs.)

Overall, we really enjoyed London!

2 Comments:

Blogger The Bames said...

Seeing these pictures makes me miss the short time that I have been able to travel in Europe. It is so beautiful and different but with all the luxuries of restrooms, good food, and hotels! I am glad that you guys had such a great time. To be there with so much of your family had to be the best.

Such great vacation are to be had there!! The wheels are turning in my head now of how I can get back there to vacation again.

1:24 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

You RAN INTO Joe? So, so very random. Great pics, though. The many photographers is definitely a plus.

5:53 PM  

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