Day 13 – Brighton and the Pavilion

“Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie, kissed the girls and made them cry. When the boys came out to play, Georgie Porgie ran away.” –Satirical rhyme about King George IV

Royal Pavilion Archive – https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/history/tales-pavilion-archive/

Having never learned anything about the Royal Pavilion, I was very surprised when I first saw it.  The exterior is modeled after Indian architecture while the interior contains distinctly Asian decorative themes.  This served as a vacation house for King George IV.  It’s eccentricity well suited the parties he would host there.  Sadly, pictures were not allowed inside the Pavilion but in a way that allowed me to soak in the details better.  It was a fascinating location that I definitely hope to learn more about.

Overall, Brighton was quite refreshing.  I love London but I always feel rejuvenated after a day outside of the city.  This quiet beach town proved to be a beautiful and relaxing location.  My favorite aspect was the beach.  I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it is a pebble beach.  It may be difficult to walk on, but I found it far more beautiful than a sandy beach.