Sophie's Birthday

Just arrived. Hadn't seen the beach in so long!
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Brighton is really cute! It's on a pebble beach and it's got a population of about half a million apparently. It feels quite happening. Lots of little alleys and the seafront is full of shops and bars right on the seafront. Definitely worth another visit. Next time I'd like to go and camp overnight...

It was a short trip on Saturday evening to Brighton for Sophie's birthday. It felt so good to get out of London! Sometimes it feels so insular in this city, and it's only once you realise how close things are it feels so silly that it's such a big thing to leave!

Seafront
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Joe, my houemate and I went down about 6ish. The train trip was cool. Should have really left a lot earlier but oh well, still completely worth it. We saw sheep and lots of nice green meadows and all that. Brighton is really nice and got there just in time to see the sun go down. We met Sophie and her boyfriend, Bill, who were down on the beach having a picnic when we arrived. Then we went for a walk up the beach and along the pier where there are lots of rides. God, it's so tacky! Apparently it's one of the more posh seaside resorts in England. It really has a completely different feel in the UK to any other seaside locations I've been to.

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Had a lovely vegetarian all you can eat buffet. Oh, and how can I forget? Went on a really old school carousel. That was cool.

It was a quick dash to the train to get back in time to catch the last train. Oh, and the bus trip home was a nightmare  - that's London and traffic for you though I guess. Ended up getting off the train in Picadilly for a bit, and couldn't find anywhere to have a nice quiet drink. Fancy that, in the middle of London!