We left Rome just about noon and arrived in London a few hours later. There is a 6 hour difference between Rome and home and a 5 hour difference from London. Purchased an express train pass from Gatwick to Paddington Station. We decided to take a taxi from Paddington Station as we were not really sure how long a walk it would be. Glad we did!
The Rembrandt turned out to be quite a nice hotel. Although the hallways squeaked with age, the rooms were updated and even had a spa tub.
By the time we got settled in, it was after 5 and a little late to go sight seeing. Dark and cold---burr. We decided to walk to Harrods which was on the same street and only about 5 or so blocks down. What a place. You can buy anything at all in Harrods. Very expensive to eat in a restaurant there, but you can buy all manner of food in the food courts.
Our hotel includes a lovely English breakfast. Not the stale danish, juice and coffee you are lucky to get in the states. They had meats, cheeses, eggs, baked beans, tomatoes, fruits, yogurt, cereal, breads and pastries as well as juice, tea and coffee. I skipped the baked beans, thank you. Very nice indeed!
The hotel staff told us that an express train would take us to Windsor and it ended right in town at the foot of Windsor Castle. Although some of the areas were closed off for filming in preparation for the Queens Jubilee next year marking 60 years in office, we were able to see St. Georges Chapel, the State Apartments and the changing of the guard. No picture taking in the State Apartments.
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