To London

 After the tour of Cardiff and a good night's rest, we packed our bags and left for the most important destination of the mission; London.

Sara was especially excited as she had missed the city and some of her friends who are still parked there.

Her memories of the city are good and London has a big place in her heart.

She confided that she grew into a more independent person having to cope with the demands of the course and looking after herself.

Of course she enjoyed the shopping sprees and the freedom of buying whatever she wanted but not necessarily needed.

 The place to hit first was Oxford Street. After returning the hired car to the company we took on another mode of transport...the tube and buses with an oyster card.

 You find the cosmopolitan city filled with shoppers of all nationalities...name them.

 Oxford street is a shopping haven; all brands and all things.

It's a matter of discipline and the wisdom of spending.

The principle is do we buy to consume or to be chucked away.

Find the answer and you will know what to do.

 We sat on a double decker and had a good view of the city in the night.

 London was cold but not as cold as Cardiff.

 The streets were packed with shoppers way into the evening.

However beautiful the place may be, there is a limit to shopping and walking. You do get tired of seeing products after products and the need to choose.

How much is needed?

Earlier on in the day after we had returned the vehicle, we casually walked our luggage to the hotel nearby...logistics were considered quite fiercely by Sara as she booked the place.It must be cheap, close enough to drop the car, within walking distance to Lincoln's Inn ... the list was endless.

So, what is a better choice than this Malaysian brand?

Tune Hotel near King's Cross is relatively new and so pleasantly comfortable. Before this we were anticipating how big the room can be and we were given a good surprise.

 Papa is also into constructing this group of hotel in Cyber Jaya and a stay there would give him an opportunity to feel it. This wall paper is an entire piece on its own.

 The bed is comfortable but the pillows are a bit too low. Like Air Asia, you pay for anything extra.. hot drinking water, towels, hair dryer and wifi...; we signed up a couple of times. If you need a place just to lie down for a few hours and then leave for elsewhere, it's worth considering. After all you don't come here to enjoy the room; you will probably enjoy the comforts of your own home better. 

By the way you can have hot showers and the heater is on...free of charge.

Malaysians have been well trained by the boss of Air Asia; to spend carefully without frills.

The best consideration of the hotel was of course the accessibility to public transport and eateries. Everything was convenient and within reach and especially close to Sara's call to the bar.

From the room  (oh there was a choice for units with or without windows and dad insisted on one that has windows or we might feel suffocated) we saw the typical buildings in the city.

London.