Obviously, one thing to do in Bath is….visit the baths. I probably would have skipped the Roman Baths if I hadn’t gotten free admission as part of the group I was with, but I’m glad I went as it was actually quite cool to see. They are built over a thermal spring (and the reason Bath is named as it is), and there are remnants of a temple, too.
1) The terrace overlooking the Great Bath, site of the sacred spring. The water didn’t look to pretty up close. 2) The overflow of the sacred spring. Note the steam rising from the water, which gets to about 114 degrees Fahrenheit. 3) One of the many heated baths.
Next door to the baths is the Pump Room. I had grand plans to sample the water until I saw the noxious looking water in the Roman Baths. I’m told that it tastes “like a nosebleed” which is another reason I passed. Maybe next time!
