Our first stop on the tour was Stonehenge. The drive to Stonehenge was very underwhelming. We were on the motorway (highway) the majority of the time. When we arrived in Stonehenge we were more than ready to get off the bus and start exploring. Stonehenge is believed to be constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC by a culture that left no written records. Many aspects of Stonehenge, including the purpose and use of the stones, are subject to debate and there are numerous theories that we heard on the tour. We thought that the construction of the structure, given the era of when it was built, is what was most impressive. The size of the stones and the precision of the placement without construction equipment and technology is mind boggling. See below for some pictures of the stones.
Our next stop on the tour was the city of Bath. Bath is located about 45 minutes from Stonehenge. The drive to Bath, through the English countryside with the sun out, was beautiful. Bath is known for its natural hot springs and Georgian architecture. The majority of the buildings in Bath are made from the local, golden-colored Bath stone, and thus the city got its nickname the Golden City. We had about three hours to explore Bath. We grabbed lunch at a local microbrewery and spent the rest of our time walking around the city and enjoying the architecture. See below for some pictures of Bath.
We really enjoyed Bath and hope to make it back. Next time, we will plan to take a dip in the natural hot springs of the Roman baths. Also, we will plan to go on our own schedule, not as part of a tour.
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