More Shakespeare

Yes that's right we did the tourist thing. We still have the hire car so we thought we would get out there. We don't have our tent, because of weight restrictions on the plane, so it was only day trips. So our first stop was Warwick which has a medieval castle, hospital etc. The castle, though expensive to get in (17 pounds each), is a whole day of entertainment. It has guys on horses charging at each other and guys with swords. There were rooms with the orignal contents in it and archers outside doing demos. Anyway check out the pics (the people in the shots are mostly wax).

The castle


Guy on horse


The library


The next stop was Shakespeare's birth place at Stratford upon Avon. I must admit after the crowds (British do not have enough days in the year to need deodourant so I believe they are unware of such products) the smell was phenomenal, I enjoyed the ice cream shop much more that the house. But the true delight came when I discovered the best shop I have ever seen, it was called the Nut Cracker. I am sure you all can guess what type of shop it is, yes the best christmas shop in the world. Ben was even willing to go in and shop, not only this but he has promised we can go back in December.

Anyway again check out the pics

Shakespeare's Birthplace


Christmas shop


Also the cutest organ in Warwick castle