Windsor

Tonight after work my staffperson and I went to meet the other half of our Audit Department (who happen to be working in Basingstoke, England) in Windsor. It's not often that the five of us are able to travel together, so it was fun to explore as a group. We found one of our company's stores (there are 175 in the U.K.), we took pictures (as seen below), and we dined at an excellent Thai restaurant. Unfortunately, the Windsor Castle is closed to visitors after 4:00 PM, but just strolling through the picturesque town was its own pleasure.

Oxford
I'm lucky to be working with someone who is very easy-going and adventurous. I suggested an evening visit to Oxford tomorrow after work, and my co-worker quickly agreed. Even after I explained that this would mean getting to work a little earlier and doing a short lunch! Per the map, it looks like Oxford is a quick jaunt from Reading. As we speak, I'm mapping it out on Via Michelin... Yes, 72 km, that's not too far!

UT, thanks for the suggestion. Everyone, if i'm not too tired tomorrow night, I'll try to post pictures of the campus and the town.