Daytime, a central view across a green rectangular body of water, Roman pillars surrounding it. A small walkway runs behind the pillars, ending at ancient walls. Above, statues line a balcony, and the windows of other old (but perhaps less ancient) buildings surround it.

I’m pilgrimaging to the Temple of Sulis Minerva, otherwise known as the Roman Baths. More soon…

The same view but from the opposite side. The main two differences are: there is only sky behind the statues lining the balcony, and the sky reflects a warm setting sun. And: torches flame around the pool, illuminating the walkways behind and reflecting in the water.

The same place but at night. The colour of the water is now totally obfuscated by reflections - the torches burn brighter in the dark. We're at the corner of the water, looking across it diagonally. The statues at the top seem to project shadows onto the building behind them, but perhaps these are from living people who are out of view.

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