Miles came over by himself to see the UK. His first stop was Brighton. Its always nice have a home grown Canadian boy around. Always up for a good time, and great jokes....he clearly enjoyed the British lifestyle. Pub crawls! We showed him around Brighton and took him out for some fish and chips and ale. Now that weve been here for awhile, we dont notice the accent as much, Miles however was perplexed by it! Later, him and Christie went to London and Cork....to Kiss the Blarney Stone! I was very jealous, Christie said it was one of the greatest experiences, Miles enjoyed it as well. He then sucessfully went to Scotland and Dublin on his own...also made it safely back to CAnada!
Next up is Jessie and her sister. Obviously we were all tickled pink to be reunitied with our mate. With Jessie around it is impossible not to have a good time! In classic Jessie style it was all surprises. She didnt really tell us when she would make it to Brighton. (her and her sister are backpacking for a couple of months.) So christie and Stef got the surpirse visits at work. While I got the surpirse knock at the door.
Her vist fell on Trishas birthday. Trish turning 20 was no longer a teenager but a beautiful woman now! We all went for drinks, had dinner and ended up dancing the night away in a Gay Karoke Bar. Its really the only way to celebrate in Brighton. Filled with dancing, mustaches and cheer....it was truly a great night. We convinced the girls to stay a couple of days longer in our very full house. Catching up with her and her lovely sister was truly a treat....
Christie is meeting up with Jessie in Croatia in a week.....again.....Jealous! But thankfully the girls plan to make another trip to Brighton before heading back to the homeland.
Then it was my turn to visit London to meet up with Mary. Mary is a fellow albertan that I lived in New York with for a couple of years. She as well is backpacking, so I took the opportunity to catch up with her in London. Even though many years have pasted since Ive seen her, it was just like old times. Its great to reuntie and find them doing well in life. Its amazing how your lives will cross paths, from New York to London!
Then it was Momma Deb turn for a visit. Stef, Trish and Taylor went to meet Deb in Italy for a 5 days vaction in the tiny Italian village living in a villa. They spent their days eating superb food, drinking delicious wine, and wandering around the gorgous Italin country side.
Deb came back to Brighton with the girls to spend the night in our humble abode. It was great spending time with Deb, its always a pleasure having a Mom around. Deb left to see a bit more of Europe, but dont worry she comes back tomm for one last visit!
Your probably thinking this must be it....but nope! Next up, Joey and Megan. Trishas really good friends from home. They as well are backpacking Europe and made a pit stop in Brighton. Free accomadation goes along way when youve been backpacking for a month. The weather was hot, so they got to experience the best part of Brighton. BBQ!!
I dont mean to rub it in, but bare with me a minute......we live a min walk from the beach. So, during the hot times we lay on the beach, listen to the waves and bask in the sun. Its a hard life, I know.
So we had a feast of a BBQ then afterwards, beers by the huge bonfire that I successfully built. Thank goodness theres nothing to burn around us. Talking with Joey and Megan and hearing their stories of backpacking, it makes me really eger to go again......I will, soon enough.
After, Trish joined them in London for one last night. While she had an amazing time, she was sad to see them go. We all were.
So there you have it, The Canadian Invasion. Seven Canadians in two months. As you can tell, we are always welcome to any fellow Canadians to come visit...so book your tickets!
As well, Taylor turned 21! An adult all around the world! To celebrate we did the classic dinner and drinks but also went to the Fat Boy Slim concert. Fat Boy Slim lives in Brighton and does a concert every year to celebrate summer. 60, 000 people go to this two day concert.....I can see why....It was Epic!
We got to the venue at 3pm, and listened to DJ music, dancing and prasing the music till 11. Filled with incredible energy, and long ques....we had an aamzing time. However, were all a bit run down and sick now. It didnt help at the end of the night it was pouring rain.
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