Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Windsor and Eton

Today we had our last field trip with the students. Rather than a coach, we took the train to Windsor. (British Office fans will be happy to know that we changed trains in Slough.) Of course we visited the Castle, which always surprises me -- I really like it. We spent a little time in the town and Katy and I walked to Eton, where the famous boys school is. Harry and Wills both attended Eton.

Lunch on the "terrace" overlooking Eaton
Kris and Katy on the terrace at Windsor Castle with the
Eton Chapel in the distance

The round tower built by the Normans

Katy art directed and took this photo of me playing the very evil
St. David in Chains in the chapel gift shop -- yes,
the chapel has a gift shop -- soon the loos will too

Some of the gang waiting for the rain to pass -- it was a blustery,
intermittently showery day, with lots of billowing clouds and sunshine

Kris and Katy on Peascod Street with the castle in the distance

The chapel at Eton

The Eton Library: pretty posh, more like Oxford or Cambridge

An artsy shot of some of the Eton school boys

An Eton street scene
Katy Kathryn is the all-seeing eye -- that's me in the silver ball below

Tomorrow is unplanned as yet, but we will keep you posted.

OXO

D.

10 comments:

Emily said...

looks fun again. Sad it is your last day trip though.

Maren said...

So fun and so sad, fun trip sad it is your last! Are the students getting sad?

will said...

Whew! It looks like you caught back up on your posts!

millie said...

Yes, nice work on the multiple posts. I enjoyed each one. Your theatrics were lovely and you were a convincing evil St. David.

Maren said...

Who is Spenc? That visited the Ringers?

Katy Kathryn said...

The St. David picture was actually meant to be symbolic of Davids hate and disgust for gift shops... almost like a form of torture... The artist of the picture was trying to show the inner conflict raging inside of David's mind... shall I stay and wait for the family? Or shall I move on? He has been chained to the spot as a statement that Kris will always be the boss of him...

David and Kris Taylor said...

Katy Kathryn: Yuk yuk yuk!

Maren: Students don't seem sad, just harried trying to get everything finished up. Spencer is Kelsey's friend -- really just a friend not a love interest.

Anna said...

Pip pip, cheerio. Nothing original to say, but just wanted to say pip pip...
nice pics / posts as usual.

Hilary said...

Hi, This is Hilary. I have been enjoying your blog very much. Until now I haven't made comments except the ones I type for my mom.) But I just love hearing about you, all the fun things you are up to, and what your family has to say about it. Oh, I want to be in England too! Love to you all.

David and Kris Taylor said...

Hi Hilary:

I'm glad you commented. I had no idea you had a blog. It will be fun to see what you are doing, too.

We loved the pictures of your mom's kitchen. I believe you arranged for us to see them -- thanks.

Our best to you and Ian. We will look forward to following your adventures.

OXO

D.