London Week 6

Lexie Palasciano checks in weekly from her study abroad semester in London; catch up with her every Friday on Trazee Travel.

From the Romans to Jane Austen, Bath, England, is the essence of British life and history. Home to ruins dating to 43 AD and three hot springs, the setting has served as inspiration to writers for centuries. One weekend in Bath and I was house hunting for the perfect British winter home.

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After a walking tour past The Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey and the famous gravel road from Jane Austen’s Persuasion, I strolled through the Bath Guildhall and open-air street market down Milsom Street. With embossed leather journals, bouquets of flowers and an assortment of turquoise pendants, rings and earrings, I got lost for hours until I eventually stumbled upon the most delicious scones at The Bertinet Kitchen.

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I then headed to the Roman baths to stand in some of the oldest Roman ruins in England. Surrounded by a lively city and modern world, the water in Bath and antiquity behind it made a two-hour trip from London a 1,000 year time travel in history. With a quick visit to the Jane Austen center and an afternoon creamed tea in the acclaimed Austen tearoom, my trip to Bath was nearly complete.

© Lexie Palasciano

The following day, I trekked to Avebury to visit the world’s largest prehistoric stone circle. Receiving less fame then Stonehenge, Avebury Circle is a winding pathway of enormous stones, intimate shops and beautiful scenery often preferred more over Stonehenge in Whitshire. After grabbing some homemade jam and freshly shaven wool blankets, I boarded my train and headed back to the hustle and bustle of London city life. Small and quaint but rich, Bath is a must for any traveler in love with ancient history, British life and delicious scones.