British Adventures

My day began with a trip to Bachelors Acre. Sadly there were no rose ceremonies or eligible bachelors in sight.  I was here to obtain an Advantage Card from the Windsor Library. Residents of Windsor and Maidenhead are eligible to hold the card that provides a range of discounts and privileges. The privilege I was most interested was the ability to enter Windsor Castle for free. Unfortunately I am yet to nab a royal husband, so the Advantage Card would have to do.  I meandered through Windsor’s alleys and streets to the castle.  I continued my stroll through the grounds until I reached the changing of the guard.  The ceremony was approximately half an hour of marching band bangers.  I snapped a few dance battle photos from the mosh pit.  Once the rock concert concluded I ran a few errands across the street.  My first stop was HSBC where I discovered H. G. Wells had worked back in the day.  I ran a few other errands, ate a jam sandwich, then met up ...

Alice and I took the opportunity to swan around town a few days ago.  I’ve been living in Windsor since June, but have previously neglected to explore. Our adventures led us to Eton. We traversed a bridge to lovely views.  Then we strolled into the quaint town.  A town of art, books, hot chocolate, cake, and spooky window displays.  It’s also apparently a town of rich men. We didn’t see any, but if we did, we knew exactly where to go.  Autumn was alive in Eton.  And I was alive in autumn. Here’s me trying to look rich and fit in. Don’t tell anybody I’m wearing an old coat with a broken zipper.  Alice and I traipsed through the grounds of Eton College, well the parts that were open to the public.  And took sneaky photos of the parts that weren’t.  We moved onto Windsor, so of course I took a photo of the Castle.   Remember the rich guys I was talking about? I found where they must shop. Alice was particularly interested in the carousel ho...