Escape To The Sea

Dear Everyone,

about a month ago it was Half Term and as Jack went to Northern Ireland to visit his grandparents with his Dad, I had the week off. I decided to spend a couple of days in Brigthon. I first visited Brighton in 2013 on a school trip and fell in love. So I always knew I wanted to come back, if I got the chance. And there it was. 

On Monday morning I set off by bus on a nearly two hours ride, after which I arrived at my hostel. I've never stayed in a hostel before, but have to say it is a great experience. There were people from all over the world and I met another German girl, who was really nice. As I didn't really plan my trip, the first day I spent walking along the pier and beach, enjoying the sound of the waves and inhaling the salty breeze. 

The next day I visited the Royal Pivilion, one of the most magnificent and beautiful buildings I know. I love all the details, Eastern elements and the gold. After marveling at all the rooms, I went to the Booth Museum of National History, which mainly contained stuffed birds, animals and skeletons. Then I visited the Hove Museum and Art Gallery. I finished off this day of walking and museums by having a nice Italian dinner. 

Wednesday was shopping day. I started by walking along the big shopping roads, which are West Street, Western Road, North Street and East Street. I've also been to Primark and the Churchill Shopping Square Centre, before I had all you can eat lunch at an Indian restaurant. All full and satisfied I started to walk through the Lanes, which I absolutely love. The small independent shops are all so cute, that's why the Lanes are one of my favourite places in Brighton.

On my last day I woke up early to pack all my stuff and check out on time. I then walked to London Road where I had a look at all the shops. After I made my way to the North Laines, a great place to wander around and shop too, it started raining. I decided to have Lunch at Burger&Cocktails, which was delicious. I spent more than two hours there, because I didn't want to go back outside in the rain. After this time I already made friends with the waiter. That is what I love about British people, they are all so welcome and friendly to you. To bridge the time till my bus left for London in the evening, I went back to Churchill Square. At least I had a roof over my head there. Later that night I arrived in London, exhausted, but also really relaxed and happy from my short holiday.

If you ever have the chance to visit Brighton, do it! That's all I have to say. Maybe you know some other nice cities woth seeing in England?

See you!