Trains all day, trains all night. A couple times an hour trains rumble by. Trains going north, trains going south. Trouble is, we are just a little bit south of a railroad crossing that requires the engineer to sound his whistle. Day and night. We’re learning that there is variation in the sound quality of train whistles and the shrillest we’ve heard was at about three o’clock in the morning!
Bath, England is an amazingly inviting place with deep deep history. One little day trip isn’t anywhere near enough but we did enjoy delving into the history of the Roman Baths, basking in the beauty of Bath Abbey, and topping our visit off with Tea and Bath Buns!
Today’s excursion to The Victoria & Albert Museum established in 1857 gave us a glimpse into the Victorian world and a chance to see some glorious originals and copies up close.
With Karen’s sister, niece, and her family we visited Stotfold England to walk in the footsteps of ancestors and to explore a lovingly restored historic water mill.
Sounds like “My Cousin Vinny”
Oh, that it was only one 5AM freight train!