We had great weather for our UK stay. Aside from odd rain showers, we only had two days of steady rain, and we saw sun for at least part of every other day. The temperatures were in the 50’s and 60’s for the whole trip until we reached Oxford. 50’s and 60’s is very comfortable for us Arizonans, often requiring a light jacket but a definite nice feeling when we think the temperatures at home. In was in the 70’s for our two days in Oxford. Today in Windsor, the temperature is up to 80, and it’s uncomfortably humid. We’ll survive the one day.
We had a nice day in Windsor after arriving from the 90 minute drive in from Oxford. We went to Pret A Manger (they have locations in Boston and New York now too – their concept is grand) for a light lunch and then stopped for an ice cream on Windsor’s High Street. We have done Windsor numerous times, so other than a walkabout, there is no need to see the sights. Once again, the Queen did not invite us for tea at Windsor Castle. Bummer. (And she is in residence at Windsor Castle now after celebrating her official (not actual) birthday today in London with the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Ascot Racecourse is nearby, and next week is the Royal Ascot week when all the royals will be making appearances there.) Beers in the courtyard of the King & Castle Pub and we were ready for a nap in the heat.
Gallery of a Windsor Walkabout (Click Any Photo to Bring Up Gallery Window)
We checked in the 76 Duke Street B&B at 3:00 PM. We have stayed here multiple times and were greeted warmly by our old friend, Julia. After showers and a nap, we were ready for dinner at Dhinchak where we have also eaten before. Indian food is England’s food of choice, especially in the big cities. Oddly, we have not had any on this trip until tonight.
Tomorrow late afternoon we will fly to Boston. Arriving at 9 PM and leaving early the next morning for Phoenix, there is not time for any reunions. We will simply stay at the airport and leave immediately after breakfast. This will be the last blog post for this trip save for a “home safe” post on Tuesday (or when I remember to do it given jet lag). Next trip will be my solo trip to Saratoga in late July. After that, we’ll be back with the great Canadian Train Adventure in September – a VIA (Canadian Amtrak) luxury rail trip from Toronto to Vancouver followed by eight days in delightful Depoe Bay, Oregon.
