Except it turns out when you rush Joey, Kev and Jill out of the house early on a Saturday morning the result is well....a disaster!
This is the only smile you will see on Kev's face the whole day! We thought it was a good omen that we just happened upon the changing of the guard but it wasn't. It was just good timing!
Joey was wreck. All she wanted to do was run around on the grass and do somersaults... unfortunately you aren't allowed on the grass in Windsor castle so every time she would run on I would have to go over and get her off, with some rude looks and nods from the guards, I did!
The castle however was amazing! It is huge, sits on top of a hill and has housed the royal family for over 900 years! This is where the archers would stand and shoot out of the little cross. I just thought it was interesting window in the outside wall, then Kev explained about the archers!
The round tower. With the flag showing the queen was in residence! She had just gone out on her horse when we arrived.
The state residence that you can tour! No photography allowed! (or I guess I should say Kev would not allow me taking a shot and getting us kicked out!) This is a shot of the outside looking in. It really is amazing! You could spend so long inside just viewing all the rooms, the Kings bedroom, dressing room and drawing room! Worth every pence it cost to get in!
oh Jojo! How we love you! And wanted to cut our ears off so we couldn't hear your screaming anymore! Needless to say if you are going to tour a castle... find a babysitter, so you can enjoy it!!
A view from the exit! Goodbye Windsor! It was great to visit, we won't be back again anytime soon, but hopefully we will look at these pictures and think it was a fun day when really it was rough, really rough!
6 comments:
What great pictures! I love checking your blog to see where you 've been, and where you are going! Such an exciting life you live! Jo sounds like she was a little stinker for ya, but she sure is dang cute!!!
Carfeul what you say...you may be back sooner than you think. Maybe with the babe but without the leak!
Those stuffy Brits. Don't their kids ever run around and do summersaults on the grass. Oh right! they use the grass for playing polo and fox hunts. I am sure that the Queen would understand. Anyway, you did get to see the castle. And the pictures are wonderful.
Still looks like a fun day! Maybe next time you are the Queen can have a cup of tea together! I love seeing all of your pictures!
The castle looked amazing-- sorry you were having such a hard time with JoJo--
Looks and sounds like a great Thanksgiving. Hope you are enjoying Seattle. Love Ya Dad.
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