Today Wednesday July 16th was our last full day in England. Tomorrow we will head to the car rental agency to return the car and to Heathrow.
We leave here noonish on Thursday and arrive home at 2:30 in the afternoon on Thursday. So weird.
We enjoyed an early walk on the property where we are staying and then headed into central Windsor to see about catching a boat ride on the river Thames. We arrived in time for the first 40 minute boat ride of the day which meant we weren’t packed in like sardines and enjoyed a relatively empty boat. We met a couple from Australia and exchanged our travel experiences.
This was our turn around point. To go farther on the river we would have had to wait for the locks.
On our way back to the dock we got a great view of Windsor Castle.
We did our last minute shopping in Windsor and enjoyed our last very English meal at the Duchess of Cambridge.
A steak and ale pie on top of a bed of mashed potatoes and peas smothered in gravy for me and fish and chips for Dear.
We walked by this next shop and decided to attempt a Selfie which is not easy with a big Nikon camera and a 4 inch lens on it. Are you suppose to look dorky on a selfie?
We are really enjoying this last spot we chose and have had some good relaxation before we head home to the reality of a lawn that needs mowing and renovation work that begins full swing on Monday. Thanks for following along with us in real time. Your comments are always encouraging to me. The next time I post will be from Pacific Time. I have so much more to share from England. Cheers for now from Jolly Old England!
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
So happy that we were able “travel along” with you on your trip to England. Looking forward to seeing more of your photos. Safe travels to you and your hubby!
Oh I am so glad that you have more to share! Your supper looks yummilicious! That’s a cute selfie! LOL!
It sounds like you’ve had a wonderful trip, and I’ve enjoyed reading each post and seeing all your great pictures. Safe travels home!
Thank you Rosemary, so good to hear from you…
Looking back over your previous posts and now your farewell post of your beautiful vacation, I am thinking of all the wonderful memories that are tucked away so that when chores greet you on your arrival home that they too will pass swiftly! ~smile~ You truly have shared some beautiful photos.
How is your daughter enjoying N.C., and how has she adjusted to our weather and southern culture?
Blessings,
Sue
Wow – that sure went fast! Your meal looks so delicious and that’s a great view of the castle! Love your selfie and yes, they are supposed to look like that :). Safe travels home…..
It’s been fun traveling along with you in merry old England. Delicious fish and chips – I think I’d eat a lot of them! Love the selfie! I hope your trip home goes well.
Thanks so much for this tour of England. It was most interesting and the best thing is that there is more to come!!!
Farm Gal in VA
What a fun trip you’ve had! God bless your travels home.
Oh my…a boat ride on the Thames seems like the perfect way to wrap up a visit to England!! I pray for safe and happy travels on your return journey…and I look forward to hearing more details about your anniversary trip in the days to come. (After you get caught up on all the yard work maybe.)
Looks relaxing! Safe travels home..
Thanks for taking us along, Ellen! Your selfiie made me laugh and that’s good!
Come home safe!
I LOVE your selfie 😉 and that you got the selfie sign in the background, too 🙂
Your selfie made me smile. That’s a great memento from your trip.
You are so fortunate to travel to so many places. How wonderful! Love the English pub food you chose.
Your selfie made me laugh. A Very appropriate background!