Swimming in the Rain

Only in Britain would you find the beaches packed and the sea full of swimmers when the sun in hidden behind a thick blanket of heavy cloud. However, as the temperature was still in the late 20s the sea was an ideal place to cool off and have some fun.

It must have seemed especially odd to Bleue and Saige who arrived today from California. They are here on holiday (or is that vacation?) and are spending a couple of nights in Hove with Chris and Norma before they all drive north on Friday. Callum went to bed absolutely exhausted as he was very excited at having his two 'girl' cousins to play with.

The picture above was taken shortly before the rain started to fall, at which point everyone ran for cover. It was most strange walking home in the rain with steam coming up off the pavement!

Tonight Vic and I went out for dinner while Chris and Norma babysat four grandchildren. Believe me when I say that they were as happy as we were about that!!

We ate at Okini which is a wonderful new Pan-Asian (?) restaurant in East Street. The food was absolutely delicious and we would highly recommend it to anyone.

Tomorrow is Norma's Birthday and we are looking forward to a great day of family fun!