For the next part of our journey, we traveled to Stratford-upon-Avon (the birthplace of William Shakespeare) and saw the play “The Jew of Malta.”  The next day we traveled to Bath and saw the ancient baths that the Romans built on top of the natural springs in the southwestern part of England.

Live performances outside Shakespeare's childhood home

Live performances outside Shakespeare’s childhood home

Stratford-Upon-Avon downtown

Stratford-Upon-Avon downtown

Cathedral in Bath

Cathedral in Bath

The Roman Baths

The Roman Baths

The Roman Baths (statues of emperors around the top viewing gallery)

The Roman Baths (statues of emperors around the top viewing gallery)

Roman Baths

Roman Baths

The Royal Crescent

The Royal Crescent

The Royal Cresent w/ Emily P.

The Royal Cresent w/ Emily P.

The Royal Crescent w/ Emily P.

The Royal Crescent w/ Emily P.

The Royal Crescent

The Royal Crescent