3/23 - Around Bath 
Today was cold and rainy, so it was a perfect day to explore what Bath had to offer.  Here we are at the...
Today was cold and rainy, so it was a perfect day to explore what Bath had to offer. Here we are at the...
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Roman Baths.
Roman Baths.
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Quite the exhibit!  The Roman Baths were built about 1800 years ago, and at the time, they were at ground level.
Quite the exhibit! The Roman Baths were built about 1800 years ago, and at the time, they were at ground level.
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Since being built, the land around has built up about 6 meters (~18 feet!)
Since being built, the land around has built up about 6 meters (~18 feet!)
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Take a look at the date on these...  Crazy!
Take a look at the date on these... Crazy!
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And these coins!
And these coins!
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He we are at ground level 1800 yeas ago!
He we are at ground level 1800 yeas ago!
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Three guys decide to dive in (just kidding, the water has high lead content, since the Roman lined the bath with it) -- it's off limits to touch or drink.
Three guys decide to dive in (just kidding, the water has high lead content, since the Roman lined the bath with it) -- it's off limits to touch or drink.
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Speaking of drinking, here we are in the Pump Room.  This is water directly from the hot spring -- not the leaded pool!
Speaking of drinking, here we are in the Pump Room. This is water directly from the hot spring -- not the leaded pool!
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