Windsor Castle - February 2008

On Saturday the 9th of February, Hannah, Kevin and Elvyn shepherded 102 international students across to Windsor Castle. Being larger than the average group, is was difficult to track everyone and there was a nervous moment when handing out the tickets wherein we were worried some random people might have infiltrated our group and helped themselves to a ticket, but God was watching over us and all was fine. After the ticket distribution, security check, and free audio guide pickup, the mass of students dissolved into the castle leaving a small group of us who waited around for the guided tour of the grounds which was very interesting and entertaining. We quickly discovered that sadly, the Queen was not in residence that day, as indicated by the Union Jack flying above Round Tower (which isn’t actually round!). Inside we gazed in amazement at Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House with fully functioning electricity and plumbing, we absorbed the history of the Royal Weddings exhibition and we marveled at the grandeur of the State Apartments. Although the Queen wasn’t in herself, many of England’s previous monarchs were lying around in St. George’s Chapel, though I suspect they couldn’t appreciate the magnificent Gothic architecture.
A great day out was had by all!