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We have arriven! 

Today was a long one, but with far fewer mishaps than I experienced on my solo journey. The most annoying part of the whole journey was how unfortunately early we were at check in. 

On to the good: There was zero wait at security which was a godsend. We and our luggage arrived in London together and . . . get this. . . (mostly) on time!!!! The flight itself is kinda awful. Being physically packed in like cattle has injurious effects on one's experience. Long, uncomfortable flight aside, this was an uneventful and smooth travel day.

I asked a train question on Reddit and someone suggested taking the Elizabeth Line to Hayes & Harlington and from there to Reading where we'd take the train to Bath, but that was more changes, and we'd already purchased the Heathrow Express. 

It's warmish and mostly sunny in Bath. Here's our view. Libby commented that this was probably the cleanest Airbnb she's been to. I'd agree. 


After resting and getting our wits about us it was dinner time and we found our way to The Raven. Janet had Beef and Raven Ale Sausage and chips (fries) with Red Wine and Rosemary gravy. Libby had the Raven Ale Pie  with chips with Sage and Onion Gravyand. Tommy had the Deer Stalker with mashed potatoes with Red Wine and Rosemary gravy. 




To wash down this fine pub faire we had Pinot Gris, Sheppy's Cider and a Raven Ale respectively. We sat in the same spot we sat at the last time we were here a few years ago. 

After dinner we took some sausage and chips leftovers home with us for breakfast and went on a walk, grabbed some other stuff for breakfast, and headed home. It still gets kinda dark here earlier than at home because they haven't rolled forward their clocks yet, but we're also all very tired. 



Tomorrow is Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and who knows what!

See you tomorrow! :-)

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Location: Arlington House, Bath BA1 1QH, UK

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  1. AnonymousMarch 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM

    Sitting in the same spot at the pub is fun. Does it feel familiar? Glad you survived the cattle transport experience.

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  2. JanellMarch 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM

    Long flights are the worst. It's gotten more and more painful over the years!

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