Beached as in Brighton.

Brighton, situated on the southern coast of England, is approximately an hour an half out of London. Being a beach town, it's a natural choice when the Sun decides to grace us with its presence. It's easy to moan about the lack of sand, lack of surf and most importantly - lack of buxom bikini-clad women but really, Brighton really does offer more!

My visit to Brighton happened to coincide with tail end of the Brighton Festival which was more fortunate. The city is a buzz with locals and visitors reveling in the warmth of the sun and gentle sea breeze. Street performers line the street demonstrating both feats of strength and artistic entertainment to keep the young kids enthralled.







Being a beach town, what would a trip be without shots of the beach and horizon. The key difference though, is the significant lack of sand. Known as a shingle beach, pebbles and stones cover the vast stretch of the foreshore. Definitely makes for uncomfortable sitting.







The key attraction of Brighton is without a doubt, Brighton Pier. Initially built in 1899, it has undergone numerous reconstructions but it was only since 1986 did it begin to operate as an amusement park. This includes a roller coaster, countless spin-trons, a merry go round and a plethora of skill challenging side-stalls.











So while Brighton lacks the surf, the sand and the hot bodes, there is still a charm about the destination that really oozes positive sentiments and vibe. It's evident that people are enjoying themselves as indicated by the smiles and laughter. For young and old, there definitely is plenty to be engaged with.
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