Murasaki Cafe

Our hotel was packed with young people, presumably after their visits to various weekend Christmas parties. Over breakfast, it was noticeable how they spoke. Now I'm no snob, but frankly, it was difficult to understand them. It was Estuary/Essex English at its finest. It makes you wonder how a 'foreigner' would start to understand them. It's a bit like how we sometimes feel in Languedoc. Those that speak 'regular' French, we have no problem with, but those that speak with a strong local accent we have great difficulty with or do not understand at all. Language changes, and that's healthy, but please, gimme a chance!
After a good nights sleep it was family visits today, dishing out presents for Christmas. Jan very kindly offered to cook lunch for her daughter and the rest of the family. She still can't get away from providing for her children, even if it isn't always appreciated.

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In the evening we saw my son James, for the last of the family contacts. Still full from from a late lunch and wanting something 'light' we ate at Murasaki, 115 Dyke Road, Brighton 01273 326231. I love Japanese food and for a change it wasn't too expensive. Recommended.