A very soggy day for the "to be forgotten file"

Day #6 Littlehampton to Brighton.

Emerged from my B & B cocoon of warmth and rest at 7.10 am., just as the first light appeared straight into

heavy and unmitigating rain. Thought there was an old adage somewhere about 'red sky at night, meaning fair conditions next day---well it ain't always so mate. However, did appreciate the almost total absence of traffic, especially the heavy truck transport. Progressed eastwards along the A259 (main coastal road) that is to be my companion for the next few days. Again, surprised how infrequently I actually viewed the English Channel despite it's proximity. Astounded to see several hardy souls out in the very rough water at the end of a para surfing tow. It was so cold that there were even occasional traces of ice in the precipitation.  A strong wind blowing almost continuously, but luckily it was out of the west and actually pushed me along.
Note on the traffic flow in the UK. Over the years,almost all traffic lights and stop signs have been removed and replaced  with a range of different size roundabout arrangements from mini to massive rotations. Everyone proceeds without actually stopping, just making sure that they cede priority to any vehicle already in the rotation ie: coming from their right. Certainly it all seems to operate very effectively and effectively speeds up the flow.
This part of coastal Sussex is very densely built-up from both the industrial and residential standpoints and did not appear particularly alluring to this soggy hiker. Pity that structures have been permitted on the ocean side of the highway thus effectively blocking possibly great sea-views---didn't they do the same thing in Toronto along the shore of Lake Ontario.

32.3 Kms. walked today per pedometer: Cumulative kms covered: 152.2
Hours of walking today including rest stops:  9.0
Type of accommodation: Tourist hotel B & B.
Cost of bed & breakfast: 30.00 pounds.
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