the English are hilarious in summer. The lifeguards were out in force but there was hardly anyone on the beach. Note totally rugged up beanie girl sitting next to them in the pic.

As soon as the sun does appear everyone gets their gear off! It's nothing unusual in Brighton, but here in London it is so funny! there are girls in theri bikinis sunbaking in Hyde Park and businessmen walking down The Strand with their shirts off - but dress shoes and trousers on. "Oh my god the sun is out!!!!! Show some flesh!!! must minimise pastiness!!!""

Meanwhile how good is the football!!! i'm hooked!