Last night 8 of us went to dinner at the Boat House Cafe down at the Plymouth waterfront. We walked down and back, it was a beautiful evening and we all really enjoyed the walk. Dinner was great, as was the company, and we have been offered a 10% discount for when we return!!
This morning we left at 8 am our first stop will be Glastonbury on our way to Bath.
Wazza has been busy note taking. Liz has been narrating some really interesting stories ..so much history here, very hard to absorb it all. Agatha Christies story was intriguing, she lived in Devon, then through Exeter, which was very heavily bombed by the Germans in 1942. There was the remains of a grand old church, left as it was. War is so BLOODY senseless!
Our smoko stop was Glastonbury, another gorgeous town. We just don't get how old these places are.
King Henry the 8th was born here, the story we heard about him really makes you shake your head, what a scoundrel!
We passed CJ Clarks shoes complex, shoes are now made in India (surprise) however in years past the Clark family (Quakers) built villages for all the staff.
On to Bath we went, first stop was Royal Crescent, then The Circus, and our visit to the Roman Baths, 2000 years old, and a fascinating history lesson for us!
Afterwards we had free time to wander around Bath, what a beautiful place, and the glorious sunshine helped us work up a thirst! We found Sam Wellers Pub had a coldie and then found the "smallest" pub in Bath, The Coeur de Lion Pub. Had a great chat the the barman there, a really jovial fellow!
Left Bath at 2.20 and on to our final destination for the day, Cardiff in Wales!
We crossed the Severn River Bridge, it's 5 kilometres long!
Liz told us lots about the Welsh people and their languages.
Our hotel was at the Park Inn by Radison, right in town, and is a really excellent hotel. However once again, the guests before us stole the fridge!!
Quick refresh before we headed off to dinner at The Duke Of Wellington, with Rod, Lisa Chris and very soon after it seemed half of Wales had joined us for a night of excellent fun, and laughed till we cried. A good meal, at very reasonable prices. I had Welsh Rarebit, bit different to how mum used to make it, but when in Wales...
Back home to bed after another FABULOUS day in a FABULOUS country.
Tomorrow we cross to Ireland. Reckon that could be another laugh or 20!
Cheers till next time xx
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