Adventure Chronicles™

02.22.01 - Kings & Queens
London, UK - Windsor Castle

We spent today visiting Windsor Castle - the Official Residence of The Queen. (She only lives there 5 weeks a year, though, go figure) It was an interesting trip. The castle is huge - far bigger than we imagined it would be. It has been inhabited for over 900 years and is still a working palace. We were able to tour the State Apartments, which have been kept in their 18th and 19th century states, and resemble the quarters still used by the Royal Family. There was also an impressive display of armor, weapons and art dating back to the 17th century, as well as an enormous doll house given to Queen Mary (amazing detail). Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take pictures inside the castle, but we snapped a few outside and settled for some good postcards.

I (Lisa) especially enjoyed St. George's chapel. I'm always fascinated by churches, especially European churches. This chapel was beautiful and peaceful and is the burial site for many of England's Kings and Queens. It was interesting to make my way through and read the memorials of both famous and not so famous people.

After touring the castle we stopped for lunch and made our way through some of the town's shops. Again, so many tempting items, so little pack space....

Want to contact Jay and Lisa?

william.gibson@airtreks.com