A bright, sunny and blustery day greeted the Highlanders' first day trip to the West Country.
The first stop was Bath (known by the Romans as Aquae Sulis), and is one of several English cities that built their rugby or cricket grounds within sight of a cathedral or abbey.
We split into several groups and headed into the city.
Carlos Torres is admiring the view of the Abbey from the 'Rec'.... home of the famous Bath Rugby club (est. 1865).
"Now that's a rugby field".After lunch (Cornish pasties, fish & chips etc), we got back onboard and headed to Millfield School to watch some international rugby.
We raised the flags and saw the US U17s play the Canada U17 team. Several of the Highlanders players knew members of the US team.
We raised the flags and saw the US U17s play the Canada U17 team. Several of the Highlanders players knew members of the US team.After the game we had a special briefing from the US U17 team coach, followed by a tour of the school's very impressive sporting facilities, including the pool......
..and the cricket field which has a great view of Glastonbury Tor (where King Arthur is reputed to be buried.
Last stop was at Stonehenge in Wiltshire. Overall a great day.
..and the cricket field which has a great view of Glastonbury Tor (where King Arthur is reputed to be buried. Last stop was at Stonehenge in Wiltshire. Overall a great day.
The top strip has been a new keenly contested location through, with the Highlanders props packing-down in opposition to a lot even larger and even more encountered enemy. It has been good to see all those meals discussing ideas as well as methods following game.US Masters Golf
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