September 20th, 2014
We wanted to go to Stonehenge, however it was really far away and it was going to cost quite a bit to get there. So, we were browsing online and found a tour that included Windsor Castle (the Queen's favourite home), Bath (I had no idea what this was before we went there, not going to lie), and Stonehenge!
Our day started VERY early, like waking up 5am early. We then walked to the train station (in thunder and lightning, whoops), where we caught our train at 6:05. To get to where the bus was going to pick us up, we had to take the TUBE (subway). So for the first time ever, I rode on a subway! So many firsts during this trip. Anyway, thats when our 12 hour bus tour started.
First we went to Windsor castle, the whole experience was truly surreal. We weren't allowed to take pictures, but I definitely have memories that I will keep forever. We walked the halls that the Queen and so many before her have walked. The painted ceilings were the most fascinating thing that I have ever witnessed in my life. We went into St George's Chapel, where I was stood on top of King Henry the VIII's tomb (so cool).
Next, we went to Bath. Bath has the only place in the UK with natural hot springs and original style roman baths. This place is thousands of years old and has so much beauty and history. The water of the hot springs is disgustingly green, full of algae and bacteria. When you enter the museum, they tell you numerous time to not touch the water (though it's tempting because the water is supposed to have some kind of healing power). At the end of the museum, they have a fountain of filtered water from the hot springs that you can drink; so I have drank from the hot springs from the roman Bath. It was warm and repulsive, but I am now immortal so I think it was worth it. 
Finally, we made our way to Stonehenge. I think it's absolutely crazy that Stonehenge is 5000 years old and they still have no idea what it was meant for. These people dug a circular ditch using nothing but deer antlers, then dragged 60,000 pound stones 250 miles to make a circle of rock that is still standing today. History is positively amazing.
After a 17 hour day, we were more than exhausted by the time we arrived back in Harlow.
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