At Westfield Centre

With our cousin at Titchbourne Row had long gone home for good last month, we were wondering where would be the best place to stay whilst in London which has easy access, got car park facility, nice neighbourhood and well connected for going anywhere. We opted for this Holiday Inn Express hotel in Acton near to Shepperds Bush. The North Acton tube Station is just next to the hotel which is on the Central Line. Although driving our car is by far more convenient, taking about 15 minutes to reach Paddington. The room only costs 50 pounds inclusive of breakfast. The new shopping mall, Westfield Shopping Centre, said to be the largest now in Europe, is less than 10 minutes drive. The shopping centre is really huge. The post Christmas sale is still on till end of January, so this is the best time to go.

When we had dinner last night, we met a nice Bruneian family who just settled down in London. And sure enough, Brunei being small, we quickly knew their families and sibblings. Such a small world. We learnt that during December, there were lots of Bruneian nowadays spending their end-year holiday in UK. So long gone the usual Singapore or KL trip. Although pre Christmas would not be the best time to go for shopping. It was funny for instance when lining up at Selfridges or Mark & Spencer to see a few of our countrymen queueing up for the cashier, a scene more reminiscent back home.