Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath! Part 2.

"to proceed along the room was by no means the way to disengage themselves from the crowd; it seemed rather to increase as they went on, whereas she had imagined that when once fairly within the door, they should easily find seats and be able to watch the dances with perfect convenience. But this was far from being the case, and though by unwearied diligence they gained even the top of the room, their situation was just the same; they saw nothing of the dancers but the high feathers of some of the ladies."

The Assembly Rooms, or "Upper Rooms" in Jane Austen's time, were the number one place to be at night. Swirly menuets, graceful airs, with an interlude for tea and noisy chatter, filled the rooms, and the only way to talk to strangers was through proper introduction by a mutual acquaintance.
Today the Assembly Rooms are still as beautiful as ever, and can be booked for private events. The basement hosts an excellent Fashion Museum, with real pieces (not costumes): wedding dresses throughout the ages, Regency (Austen-style) dresses, Queen Victoria's mourning dresses, and half of the dress design books by Worth of Paris, the world's first fashion designer. It is easy to lose one afternoon in the midst of all the lace, silk, gloves, bonnets, and trains, modern fashion from the past century, and in the lovely shop.

The skyline of Bath is dominated by the Abbey, an impressive structure with lots of light. The Abbey could be a sibling of King's College chapel in Cambridge, with similar windows, a high fan ceiling, and lots of light. Both churches bear the mark of Henry VIII, however their fates were opposite: King's college chapel was finished by the monarch, while Bath Abbey dissolved by the same.

Finally, to wrap up with a few more tips for a few days' stay in lovely Bath:

1. San Francisco Fudge Factory: the creamiest fudge I have ever had. Clotted cream and Irish cream, yum... not to mention the caramel apples.
2. The Antique Map Shop on Pulteney Bridge. Find an authentic, antique map of Bath or your home country. No prints - all items are at least 100 years old.
   
3. Royal Victoria Park and the Botanical Gardens. Can you spot the California redwood trees?
4. If you, like me, love Jane Austen, swing by the Jane Austen center: it provides a look into the author's life, home towns, and the lives of her beloved characters.