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| Brighton Beach with famous pier in the background |
Well, I've learnt few things today.
1. Dubai is very big! As I was being driven to the airport this morning, I was amazed at the size of the multitude of buildings. And so many of them seemed to be hotels! Google tells me the population of Dubai is 3.03 million but it certainly seems to have an enormous CBD. It is also quite polluted. There's like a dull browny pollution haze hanging over the city all the time.
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| Dubai pollution |
2. The next thing I learned was that the A380 aircraft is a bit nicer than the 777 that I traveled on from Perth. But, hey, me no complain. They both got me here ok... Thank you Jesus!!!
3. London traffic is something else! I suppose I'm a bit spoiled living in Perth, and I regularly hear my friends and family telling me how bad the traffic is getting in Melbourne. But it took us two and a half hours to drive the 60 miles from Heathrow to Brighton. Once we got past Gatwick airport it eased off a bit but it was horrendous at the start. I had a lovely lady driver who was originally from Portugal and she was a very good driver too. Once again... Thank you Jesus!!!!
4. Everyone in Brighton thinks it's the middle of summer because the sun is out!!! They were all sitting outside having drinks and dinner. personally, I went inside because the wind was a little chilly. I think it's 14 degrees here today! Also I have had 2 decent flat whites since I left home. That's a bonus!
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| Look at the pebbles... actually they're mini rocks!!! |
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| Brighton Beach |
5. Brighton is lovely. There's a beautiful promenade right along the foreshore and I went for a walk after I arrived about 5.30 pm. It's still light now as I write this at 7.30 pm.
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| Foreshore and Buildings |
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| Me on promenade. Wreck of old Brighton Pier in background. |
So that's it for me tonight. Feeling a bit weary. Eight hours on the plane followed by 2 and a half in the car...
I pick up my hire car tomorrow so the real adventure begins!!!!
It’s so exciting going on holiday with you. Brighton is a lovely place but I just couldn’t get used to the pebbles on the beach, imagine putting your towel down and trying to lie on that comfortably. Good job you didn’t have to drive through London, the traffic is horrific. Looking forward to your next instalment.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying Col. Yep, wouldn’t fancy sunbathing there.
DeleteAh great adventures. Best of luck with your drive. Looking forward to hearing your next installment of your awesome trip. X kel
ReplyDeleteThanks Kel. Hope all is going well for you too.
DeleteSo much adventure and you haven't even picked your car up yet �� great to hear your having a fab time so far! Love & safe travels from Sarah & Ron xx
ReplyDeleteSo easy to have adventures when you're out of your comfort zone. Each day brings new challenges. Hope Nan is able to read some of my adventures.
DeleteAhh this brings back some memories. An English beach, pebbles (or rocks), fairground, fairyfloss and old ladies in stockings.
ReplyDeleteReminds me a bit of Little Britain and “we’re just a couple of ladies” đŸ˜€
DeleteGood morning Moira
ReplyDeleteI've just sat down to read all your news and i cant believe how much you have covered already. Loving all your photos
safe travels