This morning we visited the church and graveside of Sir Winston Churchill.  Churchill is buried in the family plot along with the other Spencer-Churchill members.

Our next stop was the baroque masterpiece Blenheim Palace, ancestral home of Winston Churchill..  With its 2,000 acres and 187 rooms, Blenheim Palace eclipses even the British monarchy’s homes. Our tour included the palace state rooms filled with stunning portraits, elaborate furniture, and the famous Blenheim Tapestries.

Our scenic drive back to Oxford took us through the beautiful Cotswold villages riddled with old stone mansions, thatched cottages, and atmospheric churches. We enjoyed lunch in the charming village of Stow on the Wold.  The scenery is stunning. Upon our return to Oxford the ladies took a couple of hours to explore the shops and stroll along the pedestrian mall.

Dinner this evening was at the Eagle and Child pub.  A delicious meal; crab pot with fresh homemade bread, chicken and chorizo pie, delectable desserts.  Definitely not low fat!

Overnight: Galaxie Hotel, Oxford