Surfers weren’t complaining

So storm Brian came and is still with us. Expecting to be stranded at home, we made a slow start this morning. Eventually we bravely ventured out and walked down the Russell Cotes slope to the pier.

A bit blustery, but didn’t feel too bad.

Watched the surfers, chatted to an Italian friend in the Lower Gardens, took bus to Westbourne, had a coffee at the new Coffee Saloon (full each time we’ve been).

And an adorable cockapoo called Blue sat next to us, so we fussed over him and chatted to the very friendly owners. Then home to watch the waves, wind and rain from the window.