The end of our first two weeks in Hastings. At last it feels as if we’re making progress. We found a centuries-old house to rent in the Old Town to live in and converted stables, which is home to artists, artisans and small businesses, to open our office. We’re scheduled to take occupancy of them later this month. There’s still much to do, however. But I look forward to getting back to work with a new routine.
We’ve met some entertaining, intriguing and talented people in Hastings. The town continues to fascinate. The weather does not, however. It’s been raining for days and the forecast for the rest of the week is heavy showers. Mmmmm.
This week, We look forward to seeing a recording of BBC Radio’s Just a Minute, which is the game show where the contestants have to speak for 60 seconds on a given subject without hesitation, repetition and deviation. Attending this hilariously silly show will confirm that, yes, we’re living in Britain again.
I’m reading Andrew Marr’s A History of Modern Britain to reframe myself from the US to the UK. So far, it’s a great read and informative. Which is also how I would describe Al Gore’s The Assault on Truth.
On lighter but equally serious matters, we’ve found three drinking holes to cherish. The first is “Pour Boys” and is run by Andy, who says he’s an “American married to a European.” It’s a small bar in what must have been a storefront. Only two types of beer are offered: Kirin Ichiban and Staropramen (spelling may not be correct!). We idly watch the locals some of whom drop by for a quick with their dog and bags of shopping from the supermarket opposite. This is bar is clearly a favorite with local artists and musicians. Then, in the Old Town, there’s the Jenny Lind with excellent vegan meals and First In Last Out, which offers delicious beer brewed on its premises.
