I had a friend tell me about a cute town called Brighton. It is on the southern coastline of England, and is only a one-and-a-half hour train ride from central London. So, last Monday, my mom and I woke up and decided to go!
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| Picture of the coast from the Brighton Pier |
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| The Pier |
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| Mom dippin' her toes in the English Channel |
We had the most amazing day exploring the little treasured city we new nothing about. It happened to be a beautiful day, so we relaxed on the rock beach, and had lunch outside at a restaurant called "The Terrace"... big contrast from having lunch two days prior in a ski lodge at the top of the Swiss Alps!
Early on we walked along the pier, where I stopped to get my first fish pedicure. It was the craziest feeling and I have to admit, I was a bit nervous, but my feet came out super soft :)
The highlight of the trip had to be our visit to The Royal Pavilion. My mom, the royal family expert, didn't even know it existed! It was built for King George IV starting in 1787 and was finished in 1823. The castle, as I would call it, was decorated head to toe in oriental detail. Definitely one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I think I was even more impressed with it then I was Versaille! Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take pictures inside, but I think the outside is a pretty remarkable representation.
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| The Royal Pavilion |
After a delicious italian dinner at the Marina, my mom and I headed back to London to ensure we got a good nights rest for her last day. When I nestled back in bed, I realized just how surreal this whole experience has been for me – I have seen more in two and a half months than most people have seen in their entire lifetime. And best of all, I have gotten to share many of my experiences with the people I love, which makes it all the more better. I truly am the luckiest girl alive!
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