A Step Back in Time
Written by admin on 23 August, 2009 – 7:19 pm -
This year I spent my annual holiday back in Great Britain, visiting my parents. What a shock I was in for. I thought I would be escaping the Italians for a couple of weeks. Not so. I found that the Romans are still keeping things under control!
Well, maybe that’s not strictly true. The Roman I met was in charge of… afternoon tea! My parents had surprised my wife and I with a special canal cruise in the historic Roman city of Chester. However, I think I let myself down. I had a coffee. I guess the Italian lifestyle may have rubbed off on me slightly.
Whilst we cruised slowly along the canal the soldier explained the various points of interest en-route and quizzed us on several historic objects that were passed around for inspection. He continually cracked jokes and spoke in a strong northern accent so I’m not sure if he was an authentic Italian.
A thoroughly enjoyable experience, I recommend it to anyone who happens to be in the area.
Roman High Tea Cruises
Where: The Mill Hotel, Chester
Cost: £10 pp
Website: www.millhotel.com/RomanCruises
Posted in Food & Drink, History, Travel |
By The MDs on Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
A wonderful trip. And the weather was bright and sunny, just like Italy but without the heat.
By Kia and Zeno on Sep 2, 2009 | Reply
Interesting afternoon tea/coffee, for sure!
By G@ttoGiallo on Sep 2, 2009 | Reply
I also thought the legions were back, from ages…