Our last few days in England were spent on the south coast with our very good friends, Chris and Dave. Here they are with Howard on the waterfront at Eastbourne harbour. 
The marina's impressive with four inner basins and one outer tidal harbour for the many sleek boats and large yachts, some that can easily cross the Channel to Europe.
Numerous flats (apartment buildings) overlook the area with its constant flow of activity. The waterfront offers a variety of shops and restaurants including a very good chippy (fish and chip shop).
A stone’s throw between the footpath and water’s edge, a mute swan had built her nest and was guarding her eggs protectively until her partner came to take her place so that she could waddle off to find food until it was her turn to take over again. They weren’t at all fazed by the proximity of humans gawping at them.
We couldn’t have visited Eastbourne without a tour of the famous Victorian Pier built in 1870, but now sadly in need of restoration. It still has a tea room, kiosks and domed ballroom. This was probably once very attractive in its heyday but has now been converted to a typical amusement arcade for present day tourists.
This day was overcast and windy but we could still admire the meticulously manicured gardens between the pier and popular bandstand along the Parade.
One of the most well-known white chalk headlands of Britain is Beachy Head, a paradise for walkers, kite fliers and para-gliding - not for the faint-hearted!
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