Windsor & Eton

It was a beautiful sunny day. It was unlikely to be rain! I thought the big mouse's power (to bring a bad weather) is getting weak!

 

We went to Windsor and Eton during the weekend. They are twin towns, separated by the River Thames and joined by Windsor & Eton Bridge. Soon after arriving at the Windsor&Eton Riverside Station, we crossed the bridge and strolled around the Eton High Street. We didn't go to the Eton College, but enjoyed window shopping. This area was nice with attractive local shops and unique buildings.

 

 

 

We got back to the bridge and walked uphill towards the Windsor Castle. We were thirsty and had a break in a hotel bar by the castle. We left the bar, I looked up the sky and laughed. Where's the blue sky??? It wad completely cloudy!! How could I imagine this weather from an earlier clear sky!!! What a formidable power he has!

 

 

After we saw the castle from outside, we moved to the hotel 'Oakley Court Hotel' which is located outside of the town. Oakley Court Hotel is a Victorian Gothic country house on the River Thames. It was built in 1859. At the entrance of the hotel was already decorated with Christmas.

 

Our room was nice with comfortable bed and beautiful garden view. I could see wedding guests from the window. The hotel was busy and I think it was nearly full booked.

 

 

The garden was nice. We took a walk in the garden.

 

 

 

There are many interesting trees. Looked like creature, face or something.

 

There were some unique driftwood sculptures as well, which were made by world famous sculptor James Doran-Webb. The lions on the tree are there for a limited period before being offered for sale to an art lover.

 

 

 

We had a delicious course dinner at a hotel restaurant in the evening, relaxed in the room at night and had nice breakfast next morning:) 

After we checked out, we went back to the castle, and walked around Peascod Street and Acre Pasage where we didn't walk yesterday.

 

It was good to walk shopping street in the morning for the big mouse because it was not busy. Most shops were still closed but I enjoyed watching window displays and feeling the town atmosphere.

It was not the first time to visit Windsor for me. I've visited here a several years ago with my parents. I　remembered our travelling and also found a shop we bought ice-creams before :)

 

It was the last weekend trip this year.  It was a luxury time for me.