The internet on the ship was not good enough to do a blog, so I will need to catch up over the next few days.
I have always want to see Windsor Castle and meet the queen. Did the former, still waiting on the latter.
Windsor was an overnight stop on our way to Istanbul.
Lynne and Louise enjoyed the tour of the Windsor Castle.
This is the Queen's favorite residence. Along with Windsor, she spends time at Buckingham Palace and, in the summer, Scotland's Balmoral Castlle.
The Queen's Guard is always available to protect the old girl.
The weather started off cold and windy with a little rain, but improved after a late afternoon visit to the 2 Brewers Pub.
Near Windsor is the area of Runnymede. This is where the Magna Carta was signed. Here. are the chairs in the middle of the field where the people meet with King John. It's actually an art installation called "the Jurors". The Jurors was commissioned by Surrey County Council and the National Trust to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta. The sculptor Hew Locke created 12 bronze chairs each of which is decorated with symbols of past and present struggles for freedom, equality and the rule of law.
Until next time......
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