10 days in Basingstoke / London

I was at Basingstoke , UK for the last 10 days for business trip. I need to pick up my new role from existing support which is being provided by counterparts in Europe.

A380

My first time experience with A380. Huge plane, double deck. And i was lucky that the flight to Heathrow was relatively empty. And that allows me to occupy the seats on that row ! There isnt any good movies to watch on the plane. That is sad. But luckily I have my ipod and my own videos with me.

*saw this long limo truck on the road *

London

I spend the weekend at Bicester Village and London. The rail system are as effective as those in Switzerland and I have no problem figuring or adventuring the streets of England on my own. Bicester is a outlet village and some of the shops are selling things REAL cheap. No point getting US brands like Polo , CK here since it is expensive. Abercrombie has a store in Central London and the polo tees costs 60 pounds!!! ( US is selling for 60 USD and i already find it CRAZY )

*London Eye

And I love Convent Garden. There are many interesting things to see and explore especially during the weekend. Just like the one below…

Basingstoke office

Office is beautiful. I love glass buildings. But it is kind of sad the buidling are virtually empty. It used to be busy. ( thats what i learnt, you dont say crowded, you say “busy” ). But the retrenchments in 2009 reduced the workforce in the site to about 70 people.

* Basingstoke Train Station

Food

* Fish and Chips, England signature dish

I still prefer Asian Food. Singaporean food to be exact. English food is not for me. Amazingly, I have yet to try the Macdonald here.

Overall a fruitful trip. Jill and Mike has been very helpful. More work for me when i go back. And I am ready to take the challenges ahead.