Panda's day at the beach
On Thursday, I took a much deserved day off and went to Brighton. Summer really is over - there were about 3 people on the beach! It was a breezy day and grey at first, but the sun came out at intervals and warmed us up. We sat on the pebble beach and threw stones at the sea. The waves tried their hardest to reach our feet. We ate fish and chips and had icecream, just like you're supposed to do on a British beach. It didn't really matter that I had to wear a scarf and a cardy!
Then on to the cliffs at Beachy Head. Words can't accurately describe the beauty of the place. Pictures don't do it justice either. Standing on the edge of a cliff, with the wind blowing in your hair, you can see miles and miles of blue sea. Big inky clouds loomed overhead and threatened to rain but the sun broke through and shone its rays upon parts of the sea, lighting it up. It was so beautiful. 
It's times like that which make you realise how small and insignificant you really are. The vast expanse of the sea always has a calming effect on me. I can gaze at it for hours.
Apparently, Beachy Head is a place where many people go to commit suicide. I can sort of understand why. It looks and feels like the gateway to heaven here. The edge of the cliffs was littered with memorial plaques and flowers. Sad huh?
It wasn't too windy on the day we went, but to demonstrate how windy it can get up there - look*! The trees all grow in one direction, and permanently look like a ferocious wind is bending them back - this shot was in fact taken when there was no wind whatsoever. It made me giggle!
*I can't seem to add photos anymore - blogger is being annoying, so have linked to Flickr
I like your photos.
Nikkipolani had a similar day out to you. Have a look at her blog entry but be warned you may feel a tiny bit envious!
Hummm. I love Brighton. So much to do and see. Bet it was nice that it wasnt to packed.
Your pics are great and your descriptions are inviting. I haven't done much mooching down south. Up untill last year all I had seen of London was Victoria coach station at 3am! lol (I was a hostess on the coaches....a hostess that served tea and coffee...lol)
Didn't someone from Eastenders commit suicide there. The original Mark Fowler? I may have my facts in a fuddle though... :) xx
I love the pic on flicker that shows the "sideways" tree. You would think it was taken during a major wind storm. LOL
Too funny!
Hope your keeping well honey!
Sppadic, I know, and it's growing too! :S
Boso, both are lovely. You should take the wife and sprog in a few years time, I'm sure they'll love it!
Sammy, it was a bit ghost-towny, but it was nice. I hadn't been since I was 5, and I felt like a kid again :)
Feather, I think autumn is here already! You must come down south and have a bit more of a 'mooch' :) I must do the same and mooch 'oop north' actually! Heehee..
Yep, the original Mark F did commit suicide there, I'm told.
Hey YummyM, I had a lovely time. The trees and bushes did keep me amused! I took picture after picture - quite silly aren't I? I hope you're well too! xx
Welcome to England! I am already feeling cold and can't warm up tonight!
My great-great grandfather built half the piers on the south coast and Isle of Wight.
Livvy, wow, that's quite an achievement! I wish I knew more about my greats. It's so cold today.. *shivers*