Windsor Castle and Gardens
We checked out of the hotel this morning after breakfast and headed into London. Our first tour today was of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Queen Elizabeth II uses the castle both as a private home where she usually spends the weekend, and as a Royal residence at which she undertakes certain formal duties.
Royal Guards
Sara Goodpasture & Katie Murphy
Once inside we visited St. George’s Chapel which is a place of worship at Windsor Castle. The chapel has been the site of many royal weddings, particularly the children of Queen Victoria. It has also been the site of many royal funerals and interments and is presumed to be the place selected for the burial of Queen Elizabeth II upon her death. It was a fascinating place and so elaborate and beautiful! We also visited the State Apartments and got to see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, the most famous dolls’ house in the world. It was a highlight!
After our visit to Windsor Castle we were able to go to the hotel. We quickly checked in, dropped our luggage in the room and then we had the afternoon to do whatever we pleased. Some opted to stay at the hotel and rest up while others took the opportunity to explore London.
Tower of London
One group of people went to the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels while others went shopping at Harrods, theworld’s most famous department store. Some experienced riding the “tube” while others
choose to experience the bus in London. No matter what the choice, we all had a really fun afternoon in London!
Tomorrow we will enjoy another day in London. Hope you’ll check with us. Thanks for following along!
