Sunday 30th June
2019
We walked up the canal past the Bath Locks. As is often the case with
canals, you never know what is around the corner, and the moorings above the
locks are much better than where we are sitting.
With Harvey tired out, we returned to the boat and changed the bedding
prior to our spa experience and changed over some winter/summer clothing.
No visit to Bath is complete without a visit one of the Spa Baths. We
had pre-booked a package at the Thermae Spa, thus avoiding the long queues for
people who just turn up on chance.
The spa waters in Bath fell as rain on the nearby Mendip Hills about
10,000 years ago. It then passed through layers of limestone to a depth of
between 8,900 and 14,100 feet, where geothermal energy raises the water
temperature to between 69 and 96˚. Hot water at a constant temperature of
46˚
then rises to the surface at the rate of 257,365 gallons every day.
The Thermae Spa is an exhilarating experience. It is a combination of
the historic spa and a contemporary Bath stone building, enclosed by a glass
envelope. It has two natural, thermal baths, an open-air rooftop pool and an
indoor pool, two aromatic steam rooms, an ice chamber, infrared sauna and a
celestial relaxation room. All set on three floors along with a café/restaurant,
relaxation areas and spa treatment rooms.
The Thermae Spa
Our three-hour package included full use of all facilities including a
small meal and a glass of wine. The rooftop pool is an experience in itself. In
the open air rooftop, enclosed within glass barriers, the views over the city
are stunning, especially when floating in hot water.
We both felt completely rejuvenated and chilled afterwards. A
fantastic experience that completes Bath.
Weather: hot, hot, hot.
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