Last weekend Lisa and I went to visit the Queen at her weekend holiday house at Windsor Castle. When we got there, we didn't get meet her as we didn't have an invitation, and she probably was not around.
Anyway, we wondered around the castle and had a look. Perched up high on the hill, you get a wonderful far reaching view of Windsor & Eton, and it was nice. As we walked around the grounds, you get to admire the grand architecture, and the solidity of the surrounding guarding walls. I heard (from the audio guide) that the wall in some areas would be solid rock 4m wide. Try and shoot a cannon ball through that Napoleon!
We had a tour through the Castle, seeing relics, treasures, monuments, and weapons, dating back 1000 years ago. The Castle is the oldest and largest occupied Castle in the world, and was built by William the Conquerer. It has been modified and fortified by the many Kings (Henry II, Edward III, Edward IV, Henry VIII) who lived here in the later years. It was an amazing experience to be standing on the very ground that all these past Kings and Queens have stood. (Sydney definitely does not have anything like this, Old Sydney town? ...pffftt!)
After spending about 3-4 hours exploring Windsor castle, we explored the surrounding area of Windsor and Eton (has a famous college, one that Prince William and Harry study at, and founded by King Henry VI in 1440). The town of Windsor was quiet, more laid back and relaxed, it's a nice place to live, and besides, who wouldn't want a neighbour like the Queen?
Anyway, we wondered around the castle and had a look. Perched up high on the hill, you get a wonderful far reaching view of Windsor & Eton, and it was nice. As we walked around the grounds, you get to admire the grand architecture, and the solidity of the surrounding guarding walls. I heard (from the audio guide) that the wall in some areas would be solid rock 4m wide. Try and shoot a cannon ball through that Napoleon!
We had a tour through the Castle, seeing relics, treasures, monuments, and weapons, dating back 1000 years ago. The Castle is the oldest and largest occupied Castle in the world, and was built by William the Conquerer. It has been modified and fortified by the many Kings (Henry II, Edward III, Edward IV, Henry VIII) who lived here in the later years. It was an amazing experience to be standing on the very ground that all these past Kings and Queens have stood. (Sydney definitely does not have anything like this, Old Sydney town? ...pffftt!)
After spending about 3-4 hours exploring Windsor castle, we explored the surrounding area of Windsor and Eton (has a famous college, one that Prince William and Harry study at, and founded by King Henry VI in 1440). The town of Windsor was quiet, more laid back and relaxed, it's a nice place to live, and besides, who wouldn't want a neighbour like the Queen?
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