Archive
------------------------------------
Niagara LightsJan 11th, 2020 Costa RicaFebruary 2020 Antarctica TourFebruary 2020 Morocco TourMay 2020 Kenya & Tanzania TourOctober 2020 Galapagos TourNovember 2020 Machu PicchuNovember 2020 New 2019/2020 ToursTour Brochure
-------------------------------
South of England Blog August 3rd, 2015
August 03, 2015 at 7:13 PM
Monday August 3rd London, Gatwick to Beachy Head
Trekkers arrived in London, Gatwick at 11:00 a.m. this morning approximately one hour later than our scheduled arrival. We were delayed taking off from Toronto due to the heavy rains and waiting for a replacement pilot to arrive as the weather delay his arrival from Montreal.
We arrived into 24C weather which was quite comfortable and started our coach ride to the south coast region called Beachy Head. This region is know for it’s white chalk cliffs which make up the beautiful landscape. The group spent some time this afternoon wondering the hills and photographing the landscape. It is interesting to note these cliffs have a very high rate of suicide jumpers and there are memorials that can be found along the cliffs. We even say an intervention van that patrols the hills.
Later in the afternoon we drove back along the coast to Brighton. We will be staying here for the next two nights. After dinner some of the group walked along the beach.
Since it had been a very long day there are not as many photos tonight. More updates will follow tomorrow with more images of the region. Tomorrow we will be visit the palace here in Brighton then on to Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.
Enjoy this evenings selection of images and good night from us in Brighton, England.
Loading up at London, Gatwick - Thanks Tammy Beveridge for the image
Plenty of room -- ready to head out for our 14 day adventure, notice the Canadian flag in the front window, Thank you David Fox and thanks again Tammy for the images.
Panorama of Beachy Head - by the way shot with my iPhone
Joyce checking her first few shots
One of the many memorials along the cliffs
The Chaplin Team that are always on have should anyone need to talk, this is a public service due to the high suicide rate
Another memorial as we walked along the trail
Andrew and Joyce capturing a few images
One more shot of the cliffs and lighthouse
This is the way to travel on these narrow hillside roads
The hill descending into the town of Eastbourne - who painted this road??
The beach front drive of Eastbourne
Cyclists in Eastbourne
This pier burnt down about 10 years ago, they are still deciding what to do with it, sunset this evening in Brighton. This is right in front of our hotel.
Old quarter of Brighton this evening
The Brighton Pier was live with activity this evening
That’s it for our first day. Good night from Brighton.