Windsor

Our last full day in England took us to the granddaddy of castles-Windsor. Named after the town where it is located WIndsor Castle was built on order of William the Conqueror to provide protection for London and a part of the Thames. A luxurious palace was added in the 13th century making it the longest occupied palace in Europe. With our love for castles it was a must see.

But we didn't. Not the inside anyway. After so many lovely days visiting beautiful places with hardly any other visitors we were somewhat horrified by the mobs of tourists surrounding the castle. We just didn't want to fight the crowds and stand in line for hours. Instead we walked through the town, seeing the real Windsor.

We ate lunch in a pub, visited a park with a statue of the Queen and her corgis and stopped in at a butcher shop to discuss spring lamb (one of the most delicious things we have ever eaten). It seemed fitting that we end our time in this country we had come to know so well not as a tourist but as a local. The castle has stood for almost a thousand years; I’m sure it we will be there when we return.

Windsor Lady inn Bachelor Acre, WInndsor