A day at Windsor

For Mom's first full day in England we went to Windsor. Took the Underground to Paddington Station to catch the train. We had to make a run down platform 10 to jump on the train. We were the last one's on before the doors closed and off we went. We hoped it was really the right one.

When we asked our seat mate if this was the train to Windsor, she didn't know. We were a bit nervous. The train conductor came by to check our tickets. He said something about platform 1 and the next stop. Neither of us understood.

Turns out we were to get off at the first stop and walk to platform 1 to catch another train to Windsor. It all work perfectly.

As you might have guessed, Windsor is known for Windsor Castle the residence of the Queen of England and Great Britain, Elizabeth.

So here are the two tourist outside the walls of this huge castle. And it really looks like a castle.

We toured the State Apartments which is where the Queen conducts formal occasions and events. Lots of armour and weaponry.

Also the reconstructed St. George's Hall after the terrible fire of 1992. The rebuilt it using the techniques from the 16th century.

There are famous paintings, beautiful wall coverings and chandaliers, solid silver furniture and more stuff to look at than you can. But you are not allowed to take photos.


The round tower is in the location of the original castle and has a moat part way round. The moat is now this lovely garden.

We stopped in the gift shop (one of many on the site) and had a well-deserved seat down. As you can see, it was a beautiful sunny day.

On the grounds of the castle is St. George's Chapel. A brilliant gothic church. Again you aren't allowed to take photos so you'll have to visit the website.

The church has many kings and queens entombed in various places. It's like walking through all of Shakespeare's plays -- Edward III, John IV, John V, and so many more.