The Waterside Inn

A lovely evening last night with our friends.  Today we've moved on with tonight being the main 'treat' I'd arranged for W's big birthday; a meal at the three Michelin starred 'Waterside Inn' at Bray, with an overnight stay.  It's a restaurant she has said for years she would like to try so this seemed like a good occasion.  We are in the 'La Riviere' Suite which is really lovely and overlooks the River Thames; this is our view, and it's very kind of Heathrow Airport to shut down for the day so that they won't bother us with aeroplane noise.

We were a bit early to check in so decided to visit Windsor on the way over.  Apart from a visit several years ago when we drove there, couldn't find a parking space anywhere so drove back out again without stopping, I've not been there for around 57 years.  We didn't go in the castle as it would have cost £35 each and we didn't really have time to do it justice, so just had a wander round the town itself.  Frankly, the whole place had a rather seedy feel to it with lots of empty shop units, cheap gift shops and down market chain stores.  Unless we decide to look around the castle sometime I think I'll leave it another 57 years before I go back.