My Exeter Excursion: Got Bath?

No, this is not a post about my personal hygiene over here... This blog is actually about the day trip I went on with a few friends yesterday. Our day started out early (too early). We left for the train at 6:45; it shouldn't be legal to have to wake up that early on a Saturday...or ever. After we caught our train, Michelle, Imogen, Tim, and I went to the town of Bath, England. After stepping off the train, we were all in search of something to wake us up a bit. For me, that was a coffee. After sipping (okay actually gulping down) my first coffee since I have been here, I had an excess amount of energy that probably wasn't appropriate for the Roman baths. However, we trekked on. Our first stop was the Royal Crescent. As a member of Gamma Phi Beta, I was probably a little too eager to take some super cheesy pictures throwing up the "crescent." After snapping a few photos, we meandered into town and ran into the JANE AUSTEN MUSEUM. However, I was the only person in my group enthralled by Jane Austen, so we only went into the gift shop and the bathroom (complete with a photo of Mr. Darcy looking over you while you do your business). Following that, we continued on to a little pub where I had the English meal of a bacon cheeseburger and french fries. It was heaven, and I knew Grandpa would be proud of my choice :) After mapping out the rest of our day and filling up with grub, we went to the Roman baths. We had a blast! I honestly couldn't tell you if it was because the museum was really interesting, or simply because I thought everything was hilarious. We had audio tours of the museum, and I was mesmerized by how archeologists have been able to intricately piece together small details and illustrate the Roman lifestyle at the baths simply from things like how they designed their memorials and styled their hair....Tim and I were also able to take a lot of great selfiez. All in all it was worth the money for the two hours of enjoyment we were able to draw from the baths. When we walked out of the museum, I was able to see my first snowfall of the season, as well as be with Imogen as she experienced her first snowfall ever! Tim really wanted to watch the rugby game so we all went to the nearest pub for about 45 minutes, and I was able to learn about the game of rugby from the pros. (I think I get it, but I'm a lot more familiar with American football so the game made me excited to watch [the commercials tonight during] the Super Bowl!) Finally, it was time to head home and we caught our first train with no problem, but the trip had more excitement in store for us. Our second train was cancelled, so we were able to spend some more quality time together waiting an hour for the next train to come. What an exciting day! Here are a few pictures!