the roman baths in BATH: united kingdom

My time in the UK allowed me the pleasure of travelling to Bath to go and see the Roman baths as they once were so many years ago.

The town of Bath is just as you would expect, old, quaint, historic and just like a postcard. There are old style candy shops with treats to allure in their big store front windows, hot sausage stands and art ready to be sold in the centre court yard






Our mission for the day ahead was to see the Roman Baths, possibly go for a dip and grab a lunch at one of the local establishments. We had traveled from Ascot which was about an hour and half travel time

The Roman baths were pretty easy to come by, following signs and asking locals was easy enough. The entrance fee was round 12 pounds each to get in. The experience was fascinating and very informative. I wasn't that interested in the delicateness of the history but more so the photo oppurtunity.

On arrival; you get given a cellphone style gadget; when you come across certain points, all you have to do is type in the number shown on the wall or poster and the history lesson begins. Everyone has their own gadget, including kids (these are obviously tweaked to grab their attention and keep it).

The city was first established as a Spa resort with the Latin name Aqua Sulis by the Romans in AD43. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs which are the only ones naturally occurring in the United Kingdom.

Bath was also knows as the leading fashion hub in England; go see the fashion museum, a seperate cost will be incurred for visitorship.

If you are a keen photograher, this is a great spot to be clicker happy

Whatever you do, don't forget to touch the water, you will suprised at the tempreture. I couldn't believe how warm it was.

utensils and tools disovered

There is a restaurant called the pump room, you wak through it once your tour of the baths is finished, for a small fee, there is a fountain with natual spring water to taste.

For lunch we decided to walk the streets and look for something more local as opposed to the pump room (seemed a bit stiff). We found a cute corner cafe that served steak pied, sandwiches and various other dishes.

If you are looking for a day trip, some history, culture...well then i strongly recommend Bath, the drive alone is beautiful and once you reach the town you feel somewhere very special.

CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR

The round tower is a definite must see and a 2min walk away form Christiana, so convenient to see both.

A 30dkk fee will get you to the top, 400 steps later. A narrow staircase and a bit of waiting for other tourists to pass you by, be patient and the wait will be worth it. The view is priceless.

The staircase gets more and more narrow as you reach the peak, gold railing and brass/copper steps lead the way to the top. The wind was chilling and my fingers literally froze but it was definitely worth it.

Christiana "losers paradise"

Of all the top ten things to do and sight searching for top tourist sights, the chance to see Christiana intrigued me the most.


Just some back ground info; Christiana is a "free town", it came into being in 1971. Basically it is a self governing neighbourhood whereby the people live freely. If you live in Denmark, you will understand why this place is so magical, with all the tax and restrictions, the town of Christiana is a breath of fresh air.

The former military area was taken over by locals and the rest is history. Christiana is a state within a state governed by its own people with its own rules. Its a paradise for vagabonds, gypsyies, homeless, abandoned, soul searching people.

Violence, guns, stealing etc is all banned, as well as hard drugs. The use of cannabis and light drugs is seen out in the open and sold freely at stands.

Christiana is truly a unique little place, using its surround to construct a canopy of safety for those who choose to not be part of a governed society.
Artwork, graffiti, arts and crafts, graphic designed bicycles and so much more can be seen.


Many say this treasure and top tourist attraction will not be here forever and if you are able to grab the chance to see it you must. The government and Christiana seem to be in limbo at the moment, after many riots and protests; the fight for Christiana is what the people seem to want.

No photographs are allowed to be taken, the people of the area are very protective of their haven.
But just to paint the scene; rastafarians and all kinds pass you by, groups are huddled aroud metal barrels of fire, tourists have grabbed a sliver of sun to sit and drink their beers, theirs a smokey hazy as you pass by a table selling cannabis and all kinds of smoking tools. Their is a designated area for a market whereby you can buy woolen beanies, silver jewellry from mexico, arts and crafts and the best fallafells ever!

The well trodden path leads you past groups of people in the grass enjoying the afternoon, bicycles whizzing past and a bridge that just sets the scene, sail paper boats are floating in the lake and if you look closely you will see a teapot set on the waters surface.

The colours, the fragrances, the faces...its beautiful


A definite must see.