Beside the seaside

I have rediscovered the joys of the seaside.

To be more specific, I have rediscovered the joys of the pier. Candyfloss, arcade games, ferris wheels and skeeball. What more could you want?

I also rediscovered my peculiar sensitivity to food colourings. To anyone who spotted a manic-looking redhead scampering through Santa Monica last week giggling hysterically and clutching a bag of candyfloss, followed by a slightly embarrassed-looking brunette - my apologies.

The only problem is that now I also have a fierce craving for proper English fish and chips - I think a trip to the English seaside might be in order over Christmas...