Taking advantage of a long weekend and free accommodation (courtesy of contacts in high places), we flew to London for a quick trip, paying visit to the coastal Brighton town--where it's always sunny, I was told. Not quite what I remember from when I lived there a few years ago in the winter, but this time it was spring afterall....
Home to the famous Quadrophenia, Brighton is a pretty city on the south coast of England filled with students, artists and people seeking diversity and acceptance no matter your lifestyle. At least that's my take on it.... You can find everything from a big city in this little city, and that's a positive thing!
Cool farmers' market
The Royal Pavilion, modelled after the Taj Mahal (it's not that easy to tell from this angle, I know....)
Better! :)
This pub used to be a church--I need a fish-eye lens to take a good shot, but the DJ area is where I assume the organ used to be! :)
The old pier
Rocky beach
Complete with illustrations just in case...I guess some people risk it if they are caught in the rain and cold....
Yup, there is now a "Brighton Eye" just like London
After a day and a bit in Brighton (nope it wasn't sunny--we got caught in the pouring rain on Saturday night!), we hopped on the train to London, where the sun welcomed us with open arms! It was two days full of mega sightseeing, trying to jam in the usual things with some others that aren't as touristy, and are twice as cool. :)
I had to wear my toque and my rainjacket coz it was cold that morning! Changing tube lines at Canada Water made it all the more appropriate... :)
Woo hoo for ethnic food fair!! We went around trying several different things, of course...
Tried to pick up some tips to improve our (already fantastic) sushi skills
Okonomiyaki!
This man wasn't going to pose for the tourists, but he did stay there so no one could get near the sign!
Crazy street art in the East End!
This guy was crazily drumming away and then would get up in the interludes and do some funky dance moves, wobbling and jiggling like crazy! :)
We heard someone drumming after the previous guy's show and said to each other "That doesn't sound nearly as good as the one we just watched."
Then we realized it was a kid.
Oh. Well he ain't that bad then. =P
The Gherkin
Not quite sure what this was...a museum? Or just parked??
I think they have repainted Tower Bridge since the last time I was in London...can anyone confirm this? I quite like this colour but remember it different....
Now does that mean they can go on if you tape their mouths shut?!?!
St. Paul's Cathedral
The London Eye
Ben and us
Random sighting on the side of the street in Kensington.. ;)
Ben at night
Reflection in a puddle
Several typical London sights
Of course! What else could they put as a title?
A paparazzo at Camden... ;)
Cool seating area for lunch! :)
Nelson towers above Trafalgar Square...
Another time when I needed a fish-eye
Woo hoo, Canada!
How boring...I wonder if he counts his steps to make sure it's always the same?
Fancy schmancy Canary Wharf
