With August being one of the most expensive and busy times to travel I decided to save a bit of money and do a few small trips out of London to see what England had to offer. I can't live in England and not see a bit of the country :) Oxford was the first stop, Brighton the second.
Brighton, a small seaside town just an hour south on the train, is a popular destination for Londoners and I could see why. With its beautifully rough and weathered pebble beach, derelict pier, carnival attractions and fabulous shopping I found it a fantastic destination for a day out.
Walking along the rocky shore with a view of the beautiful crumbling west pier was a highlight. The new pier contained dozens of carnival rides, a carousel and numerous candy floss & toffee apple stalls. It was something straight out of a movie.Early afternoon was spent wondering through the skinny Lanes area with its countless designer jewelery stores and the funkier North Lanes area. I spent a bit too much in the newer shopping complex area; all the London stores with half the people! Doesn't get much better than that.
Deciding my visa had had quite enough punishment for one day I headed back to the beach for a chilled out Pimms while I watched the world (and seagulls) go by. Some fish and chips on the pebbles in the now very cold weather was a good choice before heading back up the hill to the train station. I think I'll be happy to return to Brighton again.
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