We're on the Move!

Yesterday mum and I explored the historical city of Bath. We got up very early and left the Bath Hostel and parked downtown. First we visited Waitrose, a grocery store, where we purchased things for breakfast. Afterwards we were first in line at the Jane Austen Home on Gay Street. Outside stands a wooden figure of a woman (probably meant to be Jane). Inside we watched a movie about Jane Austen Fanatics until the tour guide took us into another room where she filled us all in on the history of Jane, and interesting information about her family. From there we were lead to another section that housed tid bits about her time period, pictures from various Austen films, and replica's of clothing worn in that time period. There was even a film hosted by Amanda Root (the actress in my favorite version of Persuasion) where we talked about Jane and expectations of the time period. I was very interested to hear about a book Jane started in Bath but never finished, called "The Watsons". I purchased a book that contains her unfinished works, including that one, and hope to start it on our way up to Scotland or on the plane when we return to the states. After leaving the Austen museum, we did a spot of shopping before visiting the Roman Baths. Mum and I went swimming in the cross bath. The water was so nice and warm, but it was kinda cold and windy when we got out so I was chilled to the bone and my hair was all wet--I wonder what Englanders think of wet hair in public? :) We figured there wasn't much more to see and went off to the car to hopefully make it before our time was up (if we hadn't, it's a 25 pound overcharge!).

I will have to finish this blog later as our new host has finished up some unexpected business and is going to be showing us around. Ta Ta for now!