We spent the day in Windsor with the family. Windsor is very quaint, especially by the river. The swans were tame enough that a child was even patting one. I really, really wanted to do the same, but knowing they can be aggressive made me think twice.
We went for a stroll around the outside of the castle, but had left it too late to actually go inside. We also had a cheeky peek in some the shops in the small shopping precinct where the old train tunnels used to be.
Next stop, afternoon tea. We contemplated the Crooked House of Windsor which was originally built in 1592 (before being rebuilt in 1718), but being quite the tourist attraction meant a cup of coffee and a piece of cake cost more than a sizable lunch elsewhere. It is actually situated on Britain's smallest street, Queen Charlotte Street (16 Metres long). Instead we found a cute little place and still had the full English tea experience with scones and jam for good measure.
Then we went for a long walk.
But we didn't actually do The Long Walk. The path in the picture below is a 4.26 kilometer walk from the castle to the copper horse statue of King George III.
It's not all that surprising the Queen spends most of here time here. It's a pretty great little place. They fly the flag if the Queen is home.
All up a great day, and an even better day because we spent it with family.
- Kate
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