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December 28th 2013
Published: January 11th 2014
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Thanks to our signing on with www.trustedhousesitters.com we were able to have a wonderful time in Bath, about 100 miles west of London. Fortunately for us 2 cats, Winston and Ellie needed someone to take care of them from December 16 – 27th so we also got a much needed “cat fix”. With train travel in the UK being so prevalent we hopped on in London at 9:30AM and we were in Bath by 11AM.... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The world is roundThe world is round
The world is round
as shown by this globe representation of the world on this Roman fascade of the temple.
An Amazing ComplexAn Amazing Complex
An Amazing Complex
built by the Romans which was used for over 300 years and then "lost" until Victorian times.
The main bath areaThe main bath area
The main bath area
with its naturally heated water was the main social meeting area.
More than one bath hereMore than one bath here
More than one bath here
This is another bath at the east end used by the Romans which was near the sacred baths.
The Sacred BathsThe Sacred Baths
The Sacred Baths
could only be used by the priests of the time. The pump room is in the bldg. in the background.
Lead was used extensivelyLead was used extensively
Lead was used extensively
for all the piping as well as lining the pools.
The Water is Full of MineralsThe Water is Full of Minerals
The Water is Full of Minerals
There is a large amount of iron as you can see here.
The Baths Were CentralThe Baths Were Central
The Baths Were Central
and located close to the Abbey as you can see here.
Tools of the Stone MasonsTools of the Stone Masons
Tools of the Stone Masons
with an example of what could be made in stone. Orders were taken on the wax note pad here.
Many Gemstones were FoundMany Gemstones were Found
Many Gemstones were Found
This is only 1 of many found (the gem on the left is very small) enlargement shows design
The Archeological ResearchThe Archeological Research
The Archeological Research
found many Roman artifacts such as this "silver"ware & cups showing every day life.
The Small "Knob" or "Tenon" on the TopThe Small "Knob" or "Tenon" on the Top
The Small "Knob" or "Tenon" on the Top
of the middle stone helps hold the horizontal stone in place - no mortar was used here.
A Few Views of StonehengeA Few Views of Stonehenge
A Few Views of Stonehenge
with explanation of the types of stones used. An impressive site to see in person.
Curses Written on LeadCurses Written on Lead
Curses Written on Lead
were found in the Baths - one was a curse on the person that stole a man's clothes while he was in the bath!
Engineering Marvels Engineering Marvels
Engineering Marvels
were being tackled in Roman times. This complex is full of them.
The "Jucuzzi type area"The "Jucuzzi type area"
The "Jucuzzi type area"
where people sat on the semi-curricular seat emerged in the healing powers of the water.
The floor built over the pile of stonesThe floor built over the pile of stones
The floor built over the pile of stones
allowed the heat from the furnace to heat the room like a sauna.
Roman ArchitecturalRoman Architectural
Roman Architectural
The bricks were "hollow" to lighten the weight for the numerous arches needed for the roof.
The Avon River FloodedThe Avon River Flooded
The Avon River Flooded
its banks covering the walkway and fields nearby.
Converting RR Beds to PathsConverting RR Beds to Paths
Converting RR Beds to Paths
for bikes & walking was done here in Bath as well.
Fields Were FloodedFields Were Flooded
Fields Were Flooded
and some people could not get to their boats due to the flooding of the Avon River.



14th January 2014
Anyone Recognize this Vegetable?

Nancy Sorrells
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Anyone Recognize this Vegetable
Yum, Romanesco, reminiscent of fractals!! Wegman's sells it, usually during the month of November. It tastes as great as it looks, a mild, tender vegetable that is a cultivar of the same species as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, etc.

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