Hersonissos

We arrived last night and immediately tucked into the free wine and cocktails as we are all inclusive. They were very nice indeed and some were very strong. 

Awoke very early this morning with the sun streaming into our room and feeling a little delicate. 

Fantastic view from our balcony and a great start to the holiday. Have done very little today but will put in more of an effort tomorrow! 

Nature on the South Downs Way

We stayed overnight in our b and b and then set off again from Cocking to Amberley. 

On our way we passed lots of cute lambs with their mums who were munching away happily on the healthy looking grass. 

We then came across a bit of a traffic jam and waited patiently behind a gate for a herd of cows to cross our path. 

A few minutes later we came across a farmhouse with a big sign saying that they supplied Marks and Spencers with milk. 

Obviously they must be extra special cows as the field had been carefully mown with stripes along the whole field. 

Walking the South Downs Way

Over the past few months we have been walking chunks of the South Downs Way, starting with the sections that are nearest to Brighton. 

All that we have left now are the more distant chunks, so today we caught a train to Petersfield and walked 23 kilometres to a bed and breakfast in Cocking. 

It didn't start too well as we walked the mile from our flat to Brighton station and I then realised that I had left the Railcard at home! We had to quick march back, pick it up and then dash back to catch a later train. We had walked for three miles and hadn't even got to the starting point. 

All went smoothly from then on and we found a great tree to sit while we ate our lunch. 

We have just arrived at the b and b, although they don't seem very friendly. Never mind, we are off to the pub soon. 

First three Fringe events

Things are going well at the Fringe, and we started on Friday by going to see an amusing Dracula. 

Last night we saw Mr Brighton 2017 in the main tent. It was completely packed and very funny. They were very loud and there was a lot of audience participation. They threw tomatoes into the audience for very strange reasons and then looked for a Phillip Scofield lookalike to do the judging.  I was worried that they might pick Daz, but fortunately we were sat away on one side so avoided their attention. 

The main tent is to the left in the second picture and the shipping containers was our venue for this afternoons show. It was a very unpromising looking place and the play was called 'They built it but no one came'. 

I liked the title and contrary to anticipations, at least 40 people turned up. I had no idea what it was about, and I think that some of it went over our heads, but another entertaining experience! 

We are off to see 'Under the skin' later. This is a film screening with a live orchestra, and then we have tomorrow night off. 

Brighton Fringe

Everywhere we go there are huge tents and notices for the Brighton Festival and Fringe which runs for the whole of May.

We have decided to wholeheartedly throw ourselves into the spirit by booking loads of events. At least one for almost every night and two on Sundays. 

Flat under offer

Two bits of good news to mention. Firstly, we are drinking champagne because we accepted an offer on our flat today. Surprisingly the thing that they really liked was the pull out washing lines that Daz put in by the window, but whatever, it's a good offer. 

Secondly, I am learning to play the ukulele and have just about mastered 'what shall we do with the drunken sailor'. Give it a few more weeks and I will be available to play at parties and barbecues - just let me know if you are interested.