点评:Had a lovely day at Hampton Court (food festival was also on and we had a walk around that). We got there early to avoid the crowds and ensure a parking spot (£1.80 an hour). We didn't listen to the audio guide as we like to go an adventure for ourselves. I had listened to a podcast after dark and I was interested in the ghosts of Hampton Court. I was very lucky to bump into a wonderful room steward called Kirsty that took time (and enthusiasm) to talk about the palace and it's ghost stories. Her knowledge was exceptional and her enthusiasm for her role and passing on her knowledge was impressive. I loved listening. It was a great way to spend our day and the gardens despite the heatwave we have had was impressive. The Dahlia garden had some wonderful different varieties. We loved it as a couple in our late 40s, but we did pass lots of families struggling to engage their younger children. All staff were friendly and helpful and made you feel welcome.
翻译:今天在汉普顿宫度过了愉快的一天(当时正好有美食节,我们也去逛了逛)。为了避开人群并确保能找到停车位,我们很早就到了那里(停车费为每小时1.80英镑)。我们没听语音导览,因为我们更喜欢自己探索。之前我听过一档关于夜间灵异故事的播客,因此对汉普顿宫的鬼魂传说很感兴趣。幸运的是,我遇到了一位名叫柯尔斯蒂的优秀导游,她满怀热情地向我们介绍了宫殿的历史以及那些有趣的鬼故事。她的知识储备极为丰富,对她所承担的工作以及传授知识的热情也令人钦佩。我很喜欢聆听她的讲解。尽管当时正值热浪侵袭,但那片花园依旧美得令人惊叹,我们觉得这样的时光度过得非常愉快。大丽花园里有着各式各样、绚丽多彩的品种。作为一对年近50岁的夫妇,我们非常喜欢那里。不过我们也注意到,有不少家庭在努力引导年幼的孩子们参与其中,却遇到了些困难。所有工作人员都友善又乐于助人,让人感觉备受欢迎。