Last Friday I had a wonderful time at the Bowood House, although it wasn't at all what I was expecting. I thought that it would be a historical house set up like it was still the 18th century. But basically it was a big stately home, with treasures on display that the Shelburne family brought back from their holidays around the world.
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| The Bowood House |
The gardens were beautiful. Capability Brown designed them for the family, and he went through great lengths to ensure they were gorgeous, but still natural looking. Although the world traveling theme did not stop at the house; trees from all over were sent back to England and grouped together, there was even a Californian Redwood. Rumor has it that Lord Shelburne demanded a pond in his garden, so they flooded a village in order to create one. Scuba divers have discovered the remains of two cottages in the pond.
My favorite part was the pitch black cave that we climbed through. It was quite an adventure. We finished off the afternoon with tea and cake. That's one British tradition that I could definitely get used to.
Friday night we went to Po Na Na's for Squeeze the Cheese Night. It was definitely one of my best nights at a club. Who doesn't want to dance to "Grease Lightning," "The Safety Dance," and "I Think We're Alone Now?"
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| Po Na Na's |
On Saturday I went to the Prior Park Landscape Garden for the first time. It was necessary because I live on Prior Park Road, but it was also free on that day. It was well worth the hike up the hill, because the views of Bath were truly breath taking. I will definitely be paying the five quid to go back again!
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| View From the Top |
After class on Monday I may have bought shoes instead of groceries. But I'd like to think it was a good life decision. Later Amy and I went to a poetry reading in Bradford-Upon-Avon, a cute little town that I would love to see during the day because of the quaint shops.
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| Why are my eyes always closed? |
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