We took a trip to Brighton today, for no other reason than we wanted to do something, but doing anything in town was off due to the half-marathon.
My legs are now killing me, which is a certain sign that we had fun :) Not that sort of fun! (At least, not in Brighton :P) we walked for a good three miles down the seafront, along the beach, and up and down the pier. I managed to resist the palm reader, tarot card readings, but I did succumb to having my aura read by a machine. Psychic Sarah says that I have a beautiful yellow aura, which means that I am highly creative. Much squealing and happiness, for a pound. Bargin!
On the subject of the beach. I'm having to redefine my idea of what a beach is. Apparently it's merely the meeting of the land and the sea/ocean. It does not indicate that there will be any sand. Yes, Brighton's beach consists of large stones, pebbles and shale. With the occasional shell thrown in for variety. No sand, other than that on the beach volleyball court (I still can't get over that - there was also a basketball court, alas, no cute guys). So, this is the first time that I've ever been to a beach without sand. Even in the wilds of Scotland our beaches have sand! (And the occasional radioactive particle that shouldn't be there, but still!)
I was going to buy a bucket and make a sand-castle. *pouts*
Even without sand we had a great time :D It was good to see the sea again. Must go back in the summer when the pretty boys are wandering around instead of tucked up indoors! Also, must find out what the beautiful building with many onion-domes on it is....
