June 11, 2010
Up early for our long trip to Oxford, Woodstock, or Blenheim Palace whatever the GPS (Emily) wants to call it. The weather was comfortable. (that means no rain and not freezing in this country).
We got underway about 7:30 for the 260 mile trek. Well it turns out most of the trip was on the motorway at 70 miles an hour. What a difference from those 6' wide roads in Cornwall. We arrived in Woodstock before noon and headed for Blenheim castle. Blenheim castle is the birthplace of Winston Churchill and the current residence of the 11th Duke of Marlborough. A great castle to go through with all the history of Churchill, the paintings and tapestry on all the walls and ceilings.
After trapsing through the castle and listening to a number of videos we felt we knew both Winnie and the Duke. Well the Duke is still alive at least and although we didn't meet him he was on the video.
We decided to spend the night in Woodstock "in the shadow of Blenheim" so we found the Bear Hotel and checked in. As we walked around Woodstock (the local pubs that is) and talked to some locals we realized we checked into the most costly hotel in Woodstock. Oh well, what the hell, it's only pounds.
Tomorrow we are on our way to Warwick castle and have reserved a hotel room only 400 metres from the castle. Should be a good day.
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