[seaside]

[pas de calais: day 4]

After day 3's excitement, on the final day we were content to finish some sampling and enjoy the sunset:

[visiting portsmouth]

Today's beautiful sun signalled break time. With my friend Keith visiting, we decided to embark upon the 25 min. drive to Portsmouth. After a walk along the seaside we played some mini golf. Even though Keith was keeping score I won...ha ha. We then discovered a beautiful garden filled with plots of different coloured roses and a flower-covered wooden canopy sheltering all walk-ways. The regeneration of Portsmouth is really paying off - the city had such a chilled out vibe that made it mandatory to shuffle along rather than keep pace with roaming thoughts. If you're in the area, I highly recommend Portsmouth sea-side for a relaxing visit (especially if you're entertaining kids). A trip to the historic dockyard is well worth it too, there you can spot the famous HMS Victory, HMSWarrior 1860 and Mary Rose.

[brighton]

[vasto beach]

Driving down from our place at the top of the hill down to the seaside.

[hayling island]