Fisschhwwing

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That was the noise of the last week whistling past me!
 This time last week I was having a lovely time in Bath. The skies were grey but we had fun in the spa,
got our caffeine fix drinking the nicest coffee I've ever had in the UK - trained in Melbourne apparently - thank you Australia.
Sightseeing and shopping.
 I'm not sure whether you can make them out for all the reflections but this is the amazing All Saints shop window display - masses of Singer sewing machines - stunning.
 Though I saved my purchases for another kind of shop. Doesn't it look cosy and welcoming? It certainly is. I'd love to shop here regularly. A gem.
I was quite restrained, just another idea for a Christmas gift!

Comments

sara said…
Nice pictures and that yarn looks scrumptious!
26 November 2010 at 23:27:00 GMT
Rose Red said…
I LOVE Bath. You lucky thing, having it right in your front garden (practically!). And I especially love that the wool shop is called Wool. Perfect!
27 November 2010 at 00:50:00 GMT
Charity said…
Looks like a fabulous time! Love that yarn - alpaca cotton, mmmmm. :o)
27 November 2010 at 01:11:00 GMT
Apples and Pears said…
I have never been to Bath but have always wanted to....it looks lovely. And that wool shop......why are there no decent wool shops in Leeds?????? Grrrrr
27 November 2010 at 06:27:00 GMT
Wendy said…
It sounds like you had a lovely time! (I'm a bit jealous, I confess...)
27 November 2010 at 21:57:00 GMT
raining sheep said…
Oh, looks like such a great time. I would love to go to the UK one day.
28 November 2010 at 03:58:00 GMT
Spinster Beth said…
I was lucky enough to visit the UK in September, and went to Bath! My friend and I took one of the open-top tour buses all around, and saw the Jane Austen museum and the Baths. It was wonderful! I had such a great time in the UK. I only found a couple of yarn stores, though!
28 November 2010 at 20:22:00 GMT
marycatharine said…
Looks like you had a lovely time. Bath is on my places to visit list, it's beautiful.
29 November 2010 at 05:04:00 GMT
Caffeine Girl said…
Bath looks just charming! What a lovely trip.
29 November 2010 at 12:19:00 GMT
Anonymous said…
ooooh look at that, lovely pretty bath. and lovely pretty rowan. it looks delicious. we are very spoiled for coffee here, the best one i had in london was made by aussies as well. heh.
30 November 2010 at 02:08:00 GMT
Lynne said…
My view of Bath = Jane Austen! I must visit there when I finally get to England to explore the places my ancestors called home!
7 March 2011 at 07:53:00 GMT
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