Live virtual Transatlantic on the Regal

[scubacruiserx2]

After leaving Stonehenge our next stop was Windsor Castle .

 

Windsor Castle has the distinction of being the longest - occupied castle in Europe .

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor_Castle

 

After parking down the street and agreeing on a meeting time , we all set out on own . Along the way I was drawn to photograph this vehicle .

 

 

I remarked to my wife , " If this is what the church organist drives , I'm in the wrong business ! " Arriving near the entrance , the next stop was the loo (and I don't mean Waterloo ) . I found this map there :

 

 

I like to take map shots , in case we get lost ! But I found a better one later on the net .

 

 

Seeing the Royal Standard flying confirmed the Queen's presence in the castle .

 

 

 

[Julia’s Journey’s]

1 hour ago, scubacruiserx2 said:

 

Thanks will do . We think it just a sore throat for me and sinuses for Pat . We get it in the Spring with the cool and windy blowing the pollen around .

Lol here I was thinking it was a virtual sore throat 😳

Take care both of you.

Soon we won’t know what reality is or will it ever be the same after this twilight zone we’re in.

[Julia’s Journey’s]

Anyone not on this TA but wishing they were can binge watch here.

 

https://youtu.be/Rn6Du-De0M8

[AF-1]

That is a good video;  thanks for sharing

[scubacruiserx2]

 

The round Tower garden

 

 

One of my favorite sights in the castle area

 

 

As we walked around inside , we saw this jaw dropping room - the State Banquet . After taking this photo  I was told no photography , something I had somehow missed in our frenzied pace . I'm glad that got this one , what a beautiful room !!

 

 

Exiting the enclosed area , my next photo is the Upper Ward ( I think ) .

 

[scubacruiserx2]

2 hours ago, Julia’s Journey’s said:

Anyone not on this TA but wishing they were can binge watch here.

 

https://youtu.be/Rn6Du-De0M8

 

Thanks Julia 😊

[scubacruiserx2]

Our last stop was St. George's Chapel .

 

 

 

Photo op 

 

 

This may be the Captain of the Guard . Note the uniform and armament differences .

 

 

 

Anyone considering a visit to Windsor Castle may want to take a look at their official video before going :

 

 

After dropping the others off we returned to the ship 

[AF-1]

Thanks for posting the windsor castle video.  

[scubacruiserx2]

35 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

Thanks for posting the windsor castle video.  

 

You're welcome . Yesterday's visit could't have been more different the Windsor Castle .

[scubacruiserx2]

We had priority boarding for our water shuttle to Guernsey with 1 goal in mind - to catch the ferry boat to Herm about 3 miles away . The plan was to walk around the cliff path to the South East corner of the island to Puffin Bay .

 

 

Edited May 6, 2020 by scubacruiserx2

[scubacruiserx2]

There are some pretty steep cliffs where the monogamous pairs live in burrows .

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had hoped to see and capture the puffins flying here

 

 

 

 

[Julia’s Journey’s]

Just got the sad news, both my November and December TA’s have been cancelled 😢

[scubacruiserx2]

3 minutes ago, Julia’s Journey’s said:

Just got the sad news, both my November and December TA’s have been cancelled 😢

 

So sorry about that Julia .

[scubacruiserx2]

 

 

 

 

Some puffin couples

 

 

 

Edited May 6, 2020 by scubacruiserx2

[Loucat]

Your puffin pictures are magnificent! Love puffins and you really presented them so well.
Also loved your Windsor Castle video. Did not make it this time, but it is on my list for future sailings.

The history of the Castle is fascinating.  Thank you for all of this wonderful and informative information and pictures.

[AF-1]

wow, you have such clear pics of both the island and the birds.  Thanks for sharing.  We too just had our second cruise cancel for 2020.  Oh well there is always next year.  Cheers

[scubacruiserx2]

13 hours ago, Loucat said:

Your puffin pictures are magnificent! Love puffins and you really presented them so well.
Also loved your Windsor Castle video. Did not make it this time, but it is on my list for future sailings.

The history of the Castle is fascinating.  Thank you for all of this wonderful and informative information and pictures.

 

You're welcome Loucat and thank you for your kind words .

[scubacruiserx2]

1 hour ago, AF-1 said:

wow, you have such clear pics of both the island and the birds.  Thanks for sharing.  We too just had our second cruise cancel for 2020.  Oh well there is always next year.  Cheers

 

Thanks and you're welcome . Sorry about that . We got the news yesterday that HAL cancelled our trip to Iceland , Norway and Greenland in August . Worse , the price for a similar cruise next August has doubled for the same suite .

[Julia’s Journey’s]

5 minutes ago, scubacruiserx2 said:

 

Thanks and you're welcome . Sorry about that . We got the news yesterday that HAL cancelled our trip to Iceland , Norway and Greenland in August . Worse , the price for a similar cruise next August has doubled for the same suite .

That’s the problem, they offered all the cancellations in March and April 125 - 175% FCC so put the fares up accordingly and more, for us not getting 175% FCC were are Royally screwed.😳

My son needs a handicap cabin so I book early, now December is cancelled and next year the prices are high and not much available for handicap cabin on TA that also fits in with his college schedule 😡😡

[Julia’s Journey’s]

BTW,

We’re all so lucky to be enjoying this virtual cruise and your awesome pictures,

Thank you so much 👍👍👍

[homeinboca]

Your puffin pictures are incredible. Thanks for sharing. May I ask what focal length of zoom lens you used? I've added a side trip to Herm when ever I get back cruising. We did plan a British Isles trip one day. 

[BarbinMich]

20 hours ago, scubacruiserx2 said:

 

I love puffins!  Thanks for all your photos!!  We saw them on a stop at the Faeroe Islands.

 

[CruzinNoony]

I LOVE your awesome puffin photos!

 

[scubacruiserx2]

3 hours ago, Julia’s Journey’s said:

BTW,

We’re all so lucky to be enjoying this virtual cruise and your awesome pictures,

Thank you so much 👍👍👍

 

Thank you and you're welcome . Sorry to hear about you're scheduling difficulties we all can relate .

[scubacruiserx2]

2 hours ago, homeinboca said:

Your puffin pictures are incredible. Thanks for sharing. May I ask what focal length of zoom lens you used? I've added a side trip to Herm when ever I get back cruising. We did plan a British Isles trip one day. 

 

I used a 70 -300 mm for the closeups .