21 December 2012
It was an easy drive from Heathrow Airport to the city of Oxford. I had been here before and I had done some research before my trip. So it was easy for me to find a car park space near the Museum of Natural History, within walking distance to the town centre. The only thing on our mind was to find a good place for lunch. There was plenty of eateries at the town centre. We chose to eat at an English pub. Fish and Chips!
The town centre area was busy and crowded with Christmas shoppers and young people. After lunch, we went into the Covered Market, located at the junction of High Street and Cornmarket Street.
It was fascinating to see the gruesome carcasses of animals and turkeys hung outside a butcher shop inside the Covered Market. Back home, we only see butchered meat packed in Styrofoam trays.
Oxford is a university town. The many colleges are spread around town. The buildings are old but beautifully done.
We went into the courtyard of one of the college to explore. It was not uncommon to see ex-student, students and their families going round taking photos of their school or alma mater.
Christmas tree at courtyard of one of the college.
After touring the town centre, we proceed to the Red Mullion B&B to check-in before heading back to town again for dinner at Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant located along George Street.
This restaurant was quite popular in Oxford as this was Jamie’s first restaurant. We had to wait in line for about 30 minutes the previous time that we ate here. This time, I had made a reservation via their online reservation website, so there was no need to wait in line for a table.
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