Walking Around Bath

The architecture here is really nice, old sandstone buildings, many dating back 1000+ years. Originally this was a leisure town for the Roman Legions that were stationed here. They built the famous bath and temple which I will see tomorrow. The River Avon flows through town and used to be quite a source of fish and used for transport. Not so much anymore as it doesn’t run like it used to. Still I saw private boats moored along the way and some lovely homes and gardens along the river.

Near a small shopping area I noticed a homeless man: dirty, scraggling hair, probably drunk and with a pile of his belongings next to him. He wasn’t causing any problems just talking to himself a lot and greeting some that went by. When I walked by he said “you’re alright”.  I don’t look awasy as some do, but look people in the eyes and smile and greet them. So I took this to mean he appreciated that.

After I ate my lunch at a cafe nearby, I had half a pizza leftover; no such thing as a slice here and I have no way to reheat later. So I asked the server to box it for me and took it out to the homeless man. He devoured it! Said “God bless you mum”. I don’t always give things to the homeless, whether food or money, especially if I can see they are drunk or high, but I just let the Holy Spirit lead me. And I definlite felt led to reach out to this man.

At the hotel where I am staying there is a tour group of stitchers. Now I have heard of quilt tours but this group includes embroiderers as well. They were sitting in the lobby doing their needlework and I joined them for a visit. Fun stuff!