Day 2: Outlet shopping in Bicester Village

Our second day in the UK was spent in Bicester Village.  It was overwhelming and we didn't really come prepared.  Clothes, shoes and bags were 30-70%, everything was hard to resist.  There's also a lot of dining options where you could rest from all the shopping.  We enjoyed dining at Villandry Grand Cafe so we ate there twice, breakfast and late lunch.  Had to try the Fish and Chips!

Also had snacks at itsu to keep our minds off more shopping or we would be bankrupt on our second day!

London 2016: The Journey

We have wanted to go to the UK for many years now but we finally decided to go in January because it is the least busy season at work.  We also have finally accumulated enough airmiles so we didn't have to pay for airfare, plus family and friends based in UK have invited us to go too!

The long journey started with a 5:00 AM flight from Manila to Hongkong where we had an almost 5 hour layover.  Thankfully, our Citibank credit cards allowed us free use of the Plaza Premier lounge at the Hongkong airport where we were able to enjoy free food and drinks, plus a comfortable place to rest before the 12 hour flight to London.

We took advantage of  CX's inflight entertainment by watching several movies and even managing a few of hours of nap on the plane.  Finally after 12 hours, we arrive in cold, cold London!  London Heathrow is huge!!!

While waiting for our host GD, we had to get coffee to warm ourselves at Caffe Nero.

Finally, we are with GD and kids having dinner at Harvester.