We were keen to stay in Eastbourne because of our affiliation with the NZ Eastbourne (we lived there for a few years when I obtained my first teaching position).
A lovely seaside town (as is its NZ counterpart) but a lot bigger, a traditional English pier and many beautiful old hotels. It was easy to imagine people promenading up and down the esplanade in their finery, back in the day!
Highlights for us here were riding the Hop on Hop off bus, exploring the area on foot, ‘Pirate Day’ on the pier and having lunch at one of those lovely hotels with Richard and his family (Kim’s cousin-Celia’s brother).
Beautiful views from our coastal walk along the chalk cliffs to Beachy Head and Birling Gap staircase. Health and safety not prevalent- could have walked straight off the cliff in some places!
Walked through a lovely old village of East Dean on the other side and stopped for a spot of lunch then caught the bus back to Eastbourne.
The flash hotel where we had lunch with Richard and his family! We even had silver covers over our food, and the waiters at our table counted to 3 before lifting the covers in unison!!
It was a cold wet day but these Pirates didn’t let that deter them from putting on a show, they had certainly dressed for the part, and sang a few shanties and danced.
Next stop – Gatwick airport and we bid Tchau, au revoir, and Cheerio to our 4 1/2 month European adventure!
England 2023 