Out and about

It is Cousteau-Cub's last full day before she returns to Thailand. We had a slow start as there was little to be done before Ocado had delivered. Once everything had been put away we waited for Urban-Cub to turn up with Ellie. The plan was to head into Chichester.

It was a bright and sunny day, if a little cool. We made our way along East Street and Cousteau-Cub, Urban-Cub and the Silver Vixen made the most of the various fashion outlets along the road. The Gorse Fox dropped in to Turner's to buy some of their superb pies and get them to put them to one side until we returned.

We stopped along the way at Crispin's Cafe. This is a small and unassuming little place, but we have been in several times before. It is very welcoming and one table is set aside for families with a pushchair. We tucked ourselves into the corner and ordered lunch. Ellie was keeping the proprietor amused with her flirting.

With the main course complete, Cousteau-Cub tried Ellie with a little bit of hot chocolate (now cool). Clearly she liked this. We decided to experiment further. A small portion of chocolate ice cream was ordered.

Watching Ellie's face as she experienced ice cream for the first time was an absolute treat. She clearly loved it and kept coming back for more, but she made some wonderful faces as she swallowed the ice cream.

After we finished with lunch we carried on round the shops of Chichester before heading home. Urban-Cub stayed for a while, but had to leave so that she get supper prepared at home and get to bed as she is on an early shift in the morning. Ellie stayed with G-force (strengthened by Cousteau-Cub's presence). As the Gorse Fox writes this there is a huge amount of noise and splashing coming from a suds-filled bathroom.