First of all, I loved the train station. This one is even painting material - when I figure out where my paints are. The lighting was beautiful through the glass ceiling. I think the pictures in the afternoon were even better. I've posted four, two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
I walked into town and then to the Brighton Pavilion. I will have to read up on the architecture and why it was built here.
I then went to the Brighton Museum, which had some interesting furniture and clothing exhibits.
Then it was off to the Brighton Pier. It reminded me of Atlantic City or Coney Island. There were lots of games to play and rides to enjoy. Not Disneyworld, but you could probably spend as much on the rides. The wild mouse was about $4 each ride.
I walked along the beach - no sand, just rocks. There were people sunbathing, even though it was only 65-70 degrees. I had fish and chips at a restaurant which was previously used to sell the day's catch. The waiter was super cute, who cared if the fish was good or bad.
I then went to an art gallery and bought a painting of two London buses. The artist had just quit his day job about six months ago to concentrate on his art. I told him I painted and one of the best compliments an artist can receive is when another artist buys his work.
I then walked through The Lanes, with all the upper end shops. There were a few kitchen shops that I really liked, but passed on the bargains. I did find a sports clothing shop where I bought a few shirts. Believe me, there are no bargains in London.
I then walked up and down the shop filled streets, finally ending up at the train station.
The ride home went quickly, and now I'm writing this blog before heading out for Chinese food at The East. Norman and Ann are at a gallery in London, so I'm on my own.
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