18th August A Day in Windsor

18th August

Today started with watching the change of the guards at Windsor Castle. We just walked across the road and stood our ground as we waited for the 11am start. They close off the road and the soliders march up from their barracks to the castle. They are accompanied by a brass band.

Marching into Windsor Castle

30 minutes later - leaving.

Being so close with a brass band in full British uniform was fantastic. The castle flag was at half mast in respect of lives lost in Barcelona.

A walk around Windsor discovering lanes, streets and some shops. If the word London can be printed on something they can. Tea towels, umbrellas, key rings - you get the picture.

Barry and Wendy got on the train for London as we waited for Morgan to arrive by train.

She came up behind me and it was a wonderful surprise to see her. Hugs all round. ( I made sure Morgan  knew they were from you Kath and Bret ) . We had a lovely afternoon catching up with news from Morgan about  her work and travels. We sat in a shop over Cornish pasties as a storm broke over head. We then moved up to our hotel bar so we could grab our lap top to share some pictures from home. We even shared some Facetime with her Mum - my sister in Qld. Kath did'nt mind waking at 1.30 am to take the call, thanks Kath it was wonderful to share that with you.

Morgan and Karen

Our last night in Britian. We had dinner at the local - The Royal Oak. We are now in the process of repacking our bags as we fly out tomorrow night at 8pm. 12 hours to Singapore, 7 hours waiting there then 8 hours to Brisbane. Home on Monday 10.30 am. We are hoping to do a tour out and about from Singapore to help the time pass.

Tomorrow we are going to go visit Winsdor Castle - from all reports it is supposed to be wonderful.