As expected, the pictures don't do this gorgeous castle justice. Even though it was under overcast skies, it was still incredible. I had bought this trip to Windsor through my school over the summer online, so I've been excited to go here! I've heard that most weekends, the Queen enjoys spending her free time here. We were able to walk around the outside as shown in my pictures, but there was also a part where we were able to see the apartments on the inside. These were just breathtaking. The dining halls and bedrooms and ballrooms that we got to see were all so huge and extravagant. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take pictures inside, but I wish I could have! There was just so much to see from the chandeliers to the chairs and carpets, to the detailed architecture of the ceilings. I can't even imagine living in a place this big.
We were able to see a few different places where the guards were posted, and every so often they would march back and forth, swinging their arm that wasn't holding a rifle, with a stern look that never left their face. It's amazing to me how someone can do this job every single day and not get bored by it. Shown clearly by the picture I took with the guard, they do not move, do not have facial expressions, and I'm not sure how often these guards are able to go to the bathroom and eat! I'm assuming it is a very prideful job for them, but I would like to know more about this peculiar-seeming job!
There were various gift shops throughout the castle, just like in any other place we've toured here. Everything was quite expensive, also as expected. There were post cards with the royal family's pictures on them, various towels and bath soaps with Windsor Castle written on them, and even stuffed animal dogs to resemble the Queen's dog. Overall, the pictures just speak for themselves. It's amazing to me that this castle can be just ONE of a person's many homes. The royal life here still amazes me.
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