Jim_Iain – Silhouette Live Post April 8, 21, 30 - B3B - TransAtlantic, Portugal Spain, France and the Norwegian Fjords

[Jim_Iain]

A perfect day I. Windsor.  Bright sunny day with low 70’s  temp 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Jim_Iain]

From the car park below the train station we had a nice 10 minute walk to the high street Windsor 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Jim_Iain]

We entered the Castle and had a tour on our own. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[sgmn]

33 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfect weather. If you have time a walk along the river is nice or across the bridge into Eton 

[venicecruiser]

Beautiful photos as always!  The photo of "Chippy of Windsor"  made me wish I could once again enjoy some authentic British Fish and Chips - minus the mushy peas! 

[Oceangoer2]

53 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

We entered the Castle and had a tour on our own. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very appreciative.....your photos are wonderful throughout the thread, but mostly happy with these of the 'Castle'.  British Isles history, particularly 15th/16th centuries, is a strong interest of mine.  However, since I've never visited in person, these photos capture detail not found elsewhere.  I can imagine myself and the historical others moving about IN that castle.  Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. 

[Oceangoer2]

1 hour ago, Oceangoer2 said:

Very appreciative.....your photos are wonderful throughout the thread, but mostly happy with these of the 'Castle'.  British Isles history, particularly 15th/16th centuries, is a strong study interest of mine.  However, since I've never visited in person, these photos capture some detail not found elsewhere.  I can imagine myself and the historical others moving about IN that castle.  Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. 

Also, just read the history of the Burmese Mandalay Bell you show in your pics.......interesting and  displays 'the other' part of British rule.

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[Jim_Iain]

3 hours ago, sgmn said:

Perfect weather. If you have time a walk along the river is nice or across the bridge into Eton 

We did.   Thanks for arranging such a beautiful Spring Day.    It was a perfect day in paradise.

[Jim_Iain]

3 hours ago, venicecruiser said:

Beautiful photos as always!  The photo of "Chippy of Windsor"  made me wish I could once again enjoy some authentic British Fish and Chips - minus the mushy peas! 

 

LOL -- Iain loves Marrow Fat Peas (where mushy peas come from) but must be Bachelor's with Mint.   It took me awhile to truly learn to enjoy them.  

 

[Jim_Iain]

3 hours ago, Oceangoer2 said:

Very appreciative.....your photos are wonderful throughout the thread, but mostly happy with these of the 'Castle'.  British Isles history, particularly 15th/16th centuries, is a strong interest of mine.  However, since I've never visited in person, these photos capture detail not found elsewhere.  I can imagine myself and the historical others moving about IN that castle.  Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. 

Luckily I got a start on my uploads.   T-Mobile was very good and the Tour Bus had high speed internet.

 

I have some fun pictures of the rest of the day.

[GeorgiaPeach51]

did you get to see Queen Mary’s Dolls House?  I hope so.  It is amazing.

 

Joanie

[Londoncruising1971]

I'm loving the photos. Looks like a gorgeous day on the British coast.

I was a musician in the Army for 12 years, but never got to change the guard at Windsor. Many times at Buckingham Palace, but never Windsor.

We are sailing on Beyond's inaugural cruise next week, so following your journey has been getting me even more excited. Enjoy your remaining time in UK, and the rest of your cruise(s)

[Jim_Iain]

I screwed up the video but - Happy Birthday to HRH

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Jim_Iain]

After the castle we just went on a wander to get out of the touristy area.  Found a quaint workman’s pub and had a pub lunch.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just had a bowl of Parsnip Soup and some crusty bread. 
 

 

[Jim_Iain]

Ok.  Who has the best physique. 
 

[Jim_Iain]

Wandering back to the bus for return to the ship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gordylad]

great pictures

[Jim_Iain]

2 hours ago, GeorgiaPeach51 said:

did you get to see Queen Mary’s Dolls House?  I hope so.  It is amazing.

 

Joanie

We did.  

 

Unfortunately, no photographs inside any of the Castle.    I sure wanted to sneak a picture.

 

The detail of the furniture, flowers, cars etc of the doll house were incredible. 

[Jim_Iain]

2 hours ago, Londoncruising1971 said:

I'm loving the photos. Looks like a gorgeous day on the British coast.

I was a musician in the Army for 12 years, but never got to change the guard at Windsor. Many times at Buckingham Palace, but never Windsor.

We are sailing on Beyond's inaugural cruise next week, so following your journey has been getting me even more excited. Enjoy your remaining time in UK, and the rest of your cruise(s)

 

We were at the main entrance.   They said it would be at 11:00 but it was pretty much finished by 11:00 and they marched up to the Castle.    We have friends that got some good video at the Top of the Upper Quadrangle, which would be about 11:10 to 11:15.

 

I hope you get as good of weather as we had.    Very comfortable with just T-Shirts.

[jwlane]

8 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

She arrived at around 7:45  

I meant last night while y'all were still in the Channel!  Silly overtook and passed Beyond.

[vickykay]

We love the town of Windsor and the castle!  Thanks so much for posting so many photos.

[hawkesbaynz]

Are you late heading out? I had hoped to catch the Silhouette sailing up Southampton Water. Will be a poor photo as pretty hazy and the sun position. 

[littlemisshoney]

45 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

After the castle we just went on a wander to get out of the touristy area.  Found a quaint workman’s pub and had a pub lunch.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just had a bowl of Parsnip Soup and some crusty bread. 
 

 

Ha ha workmans pub, is one of you not from Kilwinning originally, doubt you would see that menu in the Alton Inn?