I recently had the chance to visit Brighton for the very first time after years of living in the UK…it didn’t dissapoint.  I’ve heard so many different comments about Brighton so I  very mixed feelings about it but I can now say that I really liked it.  The place is vibrant and full of life, full of small shops selling ice-cream, fish and chips or just souveniers.  We walked throught the sand-free shingle beach (it hurts, take sandals!)  looking at the crystal clear water and blue skies…what a great day out!  It was quite windy but very sunny at the same time, it was a very pleasant atmosphere and I came home with a nice tan