Brighton

We had a great day trip to Brighton, full of sun and fun. I'm lucky enough that Anna wrote about it in an email, and therefore I'm going to cut and paste her as today's guest writer :)

I know Mike keeps you up to date on our comings and goings, but he probably hasn't yet told you we had a lovely day in Brighton on Saturday. Of course we were thinking of Andy - and wondering whether or not he might appreciate a tacky souvenir. It was lovely being by the sea again - but its very much an urban beach - kind of like having a beach at the end of Queen Street. It was a bit smelly - we assume the clubbing crowds use it as a toilet. But besides that it was pretty cool.

Lovely Brighton Cove

Jellied eels!

We had a great time on the pier. Mike went on both of the roller coasters and also bought some Brighton rock candy.

Then we checked out the Royal Pavilion - King somethingorother's [George IV] holiday Palace. Well worth the visit. It was done in an Oriental / Russian / Indian style - with large onion-shaped domes. The interior is all 'chinoiserie' - a British / French interpretation of Chinese styling. Mike and I have never seen anything like it before - truly fascinating. Plus we had a cream tea there - which always hits the spot : )