Bath, England

Friday was an early morning as we had reservations for the 9:00 train from Paddington Station to Bath Spa. I took mom to a famous restaurant for a quick breakfast—McDonald’s! HA! We needed quick and easy so it worked. We were too early for our train (most Americans, Mom included, like to be really early to things...I don’t share this desire!) so we had to wait around a bit before boarding. Mom slept the entire trip and I read a book. It was a quick 1.5 hour ride and we were deposited right into the city center of Bath.

How adorable is this little store?

Wow—we owe Susie for the suggestion for a day in Bath. It was a gorgeous town. We strolled around soaking it all in. We had about an hour before our appointments at the thermal spa so we went for an iced coffee and just explored.

A gorgeous cathedral really adds to the charm

Amazing.

How much is that doggie in the window? Arf, Arf!

We got to the Thermae Day Spa and checked into paradise. It was so nice! We changed into our “swimming costumes” and soaked in the thermal waters. Then I had the Aroma Massage & Body Scrub . IT WAS INCREDIBLE. Mom had a hot stone massage. We had an excellent lunch in their cafe which was included in our package. We got access to all of the facility for four hours, a massage and lunch for $125 each! What a deal! You spend that much for just a massage sometimes!!!

Then we went to their rooftop mineral pool and hung out on their balconies. It was just lovely. We spent far too much at their store buying all the serums and brushes because we are suckers, but it was an awesome day.

Enjoying a cappuccino...again. 

Mom tried one and loved it, too!
Cappuccinos for everyone!

Lunch in a robe? OK!

I had the pan-fried salmon Served with chilled quinoa and tzatziki. Mom had Chicken breast Creamy dauphinoise potatoes, hazelnut roasted baby vegetables and sweet apple jus.

Assorted sorbets for me and a lemon posset for Mom

We spent more time exploring the quaint town of Bath.

I just liked this building

Sally Lunn's Restaurant

The famous Sally Lunn bun

We stopped at their oldest building in town which is a restaurant and had their famous dessert—a cake/bun with strawberry jam. They claim it is a favorite of the Queen. It was decent, but nothing to write home about. We did enjoy chatting with a nice couple from London seated next to us, though.

All of this brand's stuff had little schnauzers on it.
We were obsessed.

We did some shopping (but no additional buying!) and then grabbed the train back to London. We just hung out in the room the rest of the evening and rested up for another big day of adventuring. I'd return to bath and the spa everyday if I could!