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    • TravelerWalk and talk Thames path
      Day 3–6

      Windsor

      July 16 in England ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      Again a wonderful, lovely day started with a talk by Richard a local who told us about The Thames. The walk was varied with a lot of taking, some games, songs, jokes, texts prepared by the walkers and some self defense training.💪 In Maidenhead we even had the opportunity to encounter the famous Swan Upping crew. Marvellous landscape and mansions completed the walk.Read more

    • TravelerEUROPE & UK 2024
      Day 73

      Day 73: London to Knockdown

      June 25 in England ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

      Caught the best UBER ever from the hotel to Heathrow. Berat our driver was a Kosovo born immigrant to London at age 16 during the Serbian war. He taught us so much and we learnt so much from him. From how to spot speed cameras to how he escaped the early 90’s war as a 16 year old. Unfortunately Graham told him to drop us at Avis when he’d booked our car through Hertz!! A few courtesy busses later and we were on our way in an upgraded hybrid Volvo. Took me 15mins to learn how to use it, start it and get out the car park. We went to Windsor Castle cos it was on our way. Beers. Drove to Reading to pick a place to stay for the night. Ended up in the classic gorgeous English Inn at Knockdown. I’m in heaven.Read more

    • Christie MitchellEurope and Oceania 2023
      212
      Day 3

      Day trip to Windsor castle

      September 8, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F

      We took a train out to Windsor castle today. Its 90 min or so out from London and a beautiful trip through the countryside. When I went last year it was PACKED but this time was really pleasant. Lots less people in the fall.

      Headed back to the city and met up with a friend of Adams from college and her wife for a great Italian dinner and Filipino ice cream! Not quite sure what Adams look of surprise is about, but thought it was too cute not to post. 😂Never had it before - was a little nervous, but it was awesome. Hard to describe sweets in Europe … they just do them differently than the US. Much more flavor - not just sweet. Was fantastic.

      6.0 miles      Read more

    • U.K. - Iceland - Israel
      1
      Day 2

      We hit the ground running

      April 28, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      After 2 uneventful flights (Loss slept solidly for at least 10 hrs during our Singapore to London flight!), we landed at Heathrow around 7.30am local time.
      We did all the usual arrival stuff, then left our bags at Heathrow in a secure facility and jumped in a pre-booked car to Windsor Castle.
      We had a bit of time to walk around exploring the quaint twin towns of Windsor and Eton before touring Windsor castle itself.
      Eton college could be viewed from the outside- the alma mater of many famous Brits including George Orwell, David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Princes William and Harry to name a few.
      The Eton and Windsor brewery was our lunch stop, and Loss couldn’t resist sampling their latest creation which has been specially crafted to be served at king Charles’ Coronation in just over a week’s time. They are the official Royal Brewers, so how could she say no?
      It was then on to Windsor castle for a tour of both St George’s chapel and the Castle itself.
      Inside St George’s chapel we joined a large, respectful crowd filing past the burial place of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. It is also the burial place of Henry V111 and many other well known royals from the past.
      Prince Harry and Megan were also married there in 2018.
      As it turned out, King Charles happened to arrive at Windsor castle at almost the same time as us and although we didn’t see him we watched the Royal standard hoisted up the flagpole to mark his presence.
      The length and depth of the history in both places we visited is especially impressive.
      At the conclusion of our tour we caught a cab back to Heathrow, collected our bags and headed down to the Underground to train it in to Kings Cross / St Pancras.
      We’ve now settled in to a small self contained apartment in what seems to be a central yet quiet location in London.
      As I write this, it’s 8pm local time andLoriene is warming up a roast lamb dinner with all the trimmings which she had prepared and frozen at home. Amazing!- although it does help explain why my suitcase mysteriously increased from only just over 12kg when I had packed it up to a figure of about 20kg by the time I was wheeling it out our front door.
      It smells delicious, so signing off here for now.      Read more

    • TravelerHenley-on-Thames
      1
      Day 9

      Day 7

      July 7 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Windsor Castle. We headed out from Moreton in Marsh - overcast and achey from some tired accomodations. Transfered at Reading train station to a taxi, saw a lot of people heading back from Henley already. Changed into our proper British clothes at the Windsor hotel and headed to the castle. Quite amazing- at one time it must have surveyed the entire countryside, now the tourist shops are immediately outside the front door. A royal home since 1200, apparently Victoria spent a lot of time here as sis Elizabeth II. Saw Henry VIII armor, beautiful art and relics of an Empire. The current royals use 1/2 the property which is closed to tourists, the half we saw is still used for State dinners and ceremonies (Elizabeth's 90 th bday and her 75th wedding anniversary). After the Castle we went for a proper tea, which was great, ending the dinner at a local pub. Princeton - both the 1V and 2V are in their respective finals today, it is an amazing accomplishment. Amazing that Noah can be a part of this, fabulous momentum for next year.Read more

    • U.K. - Iceland - Israel
      1
      Day 38

      Closing the U.K. Rings

      June 3, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      5,200km by road and 350km by foot - its been quite the journey.

      Summer seems to have finally settled on England, with today being warm and sunny.
      We packed up at Cambridge, loaded the car and then bussed back into Cambridge to finish our audio walking tour before returning late morning to commence our drive back to Heathrow where we started 5 weeks ago.
      Once again, a slight diversion was made to satisfy Loss’ particular interests - this time in the field of aviation.
      We drove to the Royal Airforce Museum, London which is quite near Heathrow and spent an hour or so going through 6 hangars of aviation history - from pre WW1 to the Cold War days. I had to agree with Loss that it was the finest collection of aircraft and other related items we had ever seen and it was difficult to drag her away as she was so interested in every aspect of the displays ;)

      By late afternoon we had navigated to the Sofitel at Terminal 5, Heathrow and checked in. I left Loss there to get things organised while I drove around the perimeter of Heathrow to return the hire car, then bus and tube it back to the hotel. These things always take longer than you would hope, but on the bright side I had just enough credit left on my ‘Oyster Card’ to complete the journey back to the Sofitel without having to top up.
      Final reflections on the UK over dinner brought back some great memories of amazing experiences and it was impossible to settle on a single, favourite experience.

      A 7.20am flight to Reykjavik in the morning means a pretty early start even though we are staying adjacent to the terminal.
      Thank you UK for a wonderful 5 weeks and we are very thankful we have been given care, protection and health during this whole time.      Read more

    • TravelerUnited Kingdom
      Day 10

      Windsor

      August 15, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

      Windsor is a town on the River Thames in southeast England, just west of London. It’s home to Windsor Castle, a residence of the British Royal Family. Built by William The Conqueror in the 11th century, the castle was extensively remodelled by subsequent monarchs. Public tours take in the State Apartments, which contain opulent furnishings, and paintings from the royal art collection.Read more

    • Suzie and Nik Do The UK
      111
      Day 7

      Windsor

      May 3, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      Nik - We didn't get to go to the castle as it's closed on Wednesday but we did get to wander around the town. It's quite picturesque and has a very relaxed vibe.

      Suzie - Send my things, I'm staying!! Last time I was in Windsor, I visited the Castle and that was it.... this time I was able to meander through and walk along the Thames - a lot more picturesque than the Thames in London!! I even saw Eton as Windsor and Eton are separated by a bridge over the Thames and the swans! Gorgeous!Read more

    • "Croeso i Gymru"
      3
      Day 2

      Windsor Castle

      June 22 in England ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Das kann man schlecht in Worte fassen. Selbst Bilder können diese Anlage nicht so darstellen wie sie real in ihrer Gesamtheit imponiert!
      Leider darf man in den Gebäuden selber keine Bilder machen. Nur soviel: imposant!
      Wir konnten die Grablege von Elisabeth und Philip sehen, in der St. Georges Chapel den beeindruckenden Chorraum mit der Eichenbestuhlung der Ritter des Hosenbandordens und deren Wappen.      Read more

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    • UK 2023
      12
      Day 3

      Windsor Castle then onto Bath

      June 12, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

      Our original plans has been to drive straight from the hotel in Heathrow to our accommodation in Bath, but after getting away earlier than expected we took an impromptu side trip to Windsor to get some breakfast. While we were that we decided to visit Windsor Castle. Such a fascinating, beautiful place. Worth the visit.

      From Windsor we headed down the M4 motorway to Bath.

      Arrived in Bath in the afternoon, took a bit of a wrong turn and spent the next 20 mins trying to get to the apartment along some of the steepest, narrowest streets you've ever seen. Fun times.

      We're having an early night tonight with more adventures to follow tomorrow.      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Slough, SLG, سلاو, Слау, اسلاو، انگلستان, Սլաու, スラウ, სლაუ, 슬라우, Slau, 斯劳

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