[selsey on the south coast]

The combination of writer's block and the sun's rays streaming through the kitchen (read: study!) conviced me that today would be a wonderful day to get out. After yesterday's tramping around London, I'm ready for some fresh sea air. We debated - should we check out the infamous Bognor Regis or perhaps join the crowds in Brighton. After much mulling over the well worn map Eureka!: we'll explore Selsey. Now, on the map it looked like it would be a pretty picturesque town. Well, if you fancy screaming parents (never mind the kids), pooping dogs (with no owners in sight), and boardwalks paved with super sticky gum - then this IS the place for you! Ha. Agreeing that the 1.5 hour drive down meant that we really should give the place a chance we were determined to ignore our less pleasant surroundings in favour of the delightful ones; namely the sea. We schlepped over shingles (and bits of wood and diapers!) but eventually (after an hour and a bit) discovered a peaceful corner. We basked in the then setting sun and dipped our toes in gelid water. We even contemplated purloining some seaweed thanks to our memories of the Japanese meal the night before but decided that it might have come into contact with the diapers and/or dogs. If you're up for an amble away from the "main" bit of the beach then you'll be in luck and discover scenes striking enough to turn anyone into a photographer or poet.