After waking at about 3:30am (which I do all the time at home) I went back to sleep a few hours later and slept until almost 10!! Yikes, I never do that. But it felt great. I decided not to play golf, so I just hung around the house in the morning. I’m still not able to get the stovetop lit and decided against microwaving the eggs (eew), so, about noon I headed back out for the afternoon. I stopped at Franco Manca on the main pedestrian street for sourdough pizza.
After lunch I headed to the river for a leisurely stroll. On the way I passed the Windsor Royal Shopping Center.
I found this inside the mall but there was no explanation as to what it is, but I thought it looked cool.
Once at the river, I found the Diamond Jubilee Fountain. It was commissioned in 2012 to celebrate Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne. The fountain was designed after the crown jewels. I don’t really see it, but ok.
I found this across the street from the fountain.
The narration on yesterday’s river cruise explained why this plane was in the middle of the park, but I don’t remember. Sorry.
Did you know that all the swans in England are owned by the monarch? Yeah, I didn’t either.
Because I didn’t have enough calories in the pizza and beer, I stopped for ice cream.
Then it was back to the flat, once more walking down Peascod street.
I was home by 3pm so it was a short day, but I still walked about 9,000 steps Once home I did a small load of laundry and watched reruns of the Great British Bake Off. While I repacked, I watched the Cubs beat the Pirates (barely, the bullpen really tried to blow the game…. again).
Tomorrow it’s back to Heathrow for my overnight flight to Cape Town. My original plan had been to take the train back to London (20-minute walk on cobblestone streets to station; one hour ride to Paddington Station) and take the train to Heathrow (another hour). But last night I discovered that Windsor is only 15 minutes from Heathrow!! So, I’m taking a cab which eliminates the long schlep back to the train station and dragging my bags on two trains. I’ll drop my luggage at the Left Luggage and head back into London for day. I have to be out of the flat by 10, so I’ll get to London by late morning. I have nothing special to do but I’m sure I’ll find something to keep me busy.
Speaking of London, here’s a video I took on Friday of a street performer. Enjoy and I’ll post again once I get to Cape Town on Tuesday. Till then…
Looks like you’re having an amazing time. Love all the pics of the markets. Spike was drooling over the food pics so we went on a fish & chips expedition. Pretty sure yours was better.
It’s been great but I’m really looking forward to getting to South Africa. That’s a new country for me so I can’t wait to explore. Hope you found some good fish and chips.
I’m glad you are having a good time. Everything is beautiful. Can’t wait for more of your adventures.
It was a very relaxing day before a long travel day. I remember when Grandma and I traveled she used on comment on how she couldn’t do as much as she used to do on vacation. And I would always say, well, you used to be 40. I know exactly what she was talking about! It is much harder than it was even 2 years ago. I sit a lot more and I don’t move as quickly. I’m not sure how I’ll keep up with the kids, but I’ll give it my best shot. Hope you are doing well. Can’t wait to see you this summer!