Robert Johnson's Posts

Everyone else on my boat has gone to bed but I want to enjoy the sounds of the water for a little while. #BlindWeek

My first sale of Blind Week aboard Buccaneer Charlie with Neil, Julie, and Fiona. #BlindWeek

I enjoy my Night Riviera sleeper compartment on my way from London Paddington to Falmouth. #BlindWeek

Having made it to the exit in time for the minibus to Henley station it was ever so slightly disappointing to have to wait over an hour in the rain only to discover that it had been cancelled due to there being too much mud. Never mind, true British spirit prevailed as twenty hardy souls trudged their way a mile down a farm track to the main road, where thankfully the original transport was able to meet them. Whilst tiring after a long day at the fair, it didn't dampen my memories of what was a wonderful time. #McAlpine #FawleyHill #SteamFair #2016 #Minibus #Station #Transport #Cancelled #Mud

Gio and I head for the exit and a long journey home after a brilliant day at the 2016 Fawley Hill Steam Fair, taking in its sounds as we went. #McAlpine #SirWilliam #FawleyHill #SteamFair #2016 #Music #Sounds #Fairground #DogShow #Arena #TractionEngines #Exit #GuideDog #May

This wonderfully named band plays in the beer tent. #AverageWifeBand #Henley #FawleyHill #McAlpine #2016 #SteamFair #May #BeerTent

More sights and sounds from the McAlpines' 2016 steam fair. #McAlpine #SirWilliam #FawleyHill #SteamFair #Aeroplane #TractionEngine #Steam #SteamRoller #May #2016

And eclectic mix of exhibits that would never be found anywhere else. The Fawley Hill Hill Steam Fair truly is a wonderful event! #McAlpine #SirWilliam #Birthday #FawleyHill #SteamFair #TractionEngine #Aeroplane #Camel #MainRing #Garden #May #2016

Television presenter, former castaway and friend of Sir William and Lady McAlpine, Ben Fogle introduces a parade of Labradors in the central ring during the 2016 Fawley Hill Steam Fair. #McAlpine #SirWilliam #Birthday #FawleyHill #SteamFair #Labrador #Dog #Show #Parade #BenFogle #May #2016

I take a ride on Sir William McAlpine's famous back garden railway, which is thought to be the steepest standard gauge line in Europe. #Steam #Railway #StandardGauge #Steep #McAlpine #Grounds #Garden #FawleyHill #May #2016 #SteamFair #Birthday #SirWilliam

It is truly one of a kind, the steepest standard gauge railway in the UK, possibly in Europe, and I had a ticket to ride it.

Every two years Sir William McAlpine opens up his back garden to the masses to enjoy a bit of a get together. Getting there is no mean feat however, including several changes and the last leg by small minibus.

From May 2016.

The cathedral bells fade away as our trip (nearly) comes to an end. After this, the final recording in this series, we enjoyed an informal lunch in a local bar, did a bit of gift shopping for our colleagues back at work, and headed for the airport. Thanks for listening. #Madrid #Spain #2016 #Madrid2016 #May #Holiday #CityBreak #Weekend #cane #VI #VisuallyImpaired #RobertJohnson #MarkRogers #Food #Culture #cathedral #bells #trip

As silly as it sounds it took us a while to work out the orientation of Madrid's Cathedral, with its wide transepts and ornate side chapel. #Madrid #Spain #2016 #Madrid2016 #May #Holiday #CityBreak #Weekend #cane #VI #VisuallyImpaired #RobertJohnson #MarkRogers #Food #Culture #cathedral

I only popped down to pay the bill but ended up wandering the streets of Madrid until I found a lovely garden the Neath the Bourbon Palace. #Madrid #Spain #2016 #Madrid2016 #May #Holiday #CityBreak #Weekend #cane #VI #VisuallyImpaired #RobertJohnson #MarkRogers #Food #Culture #sunshine #bourbon #palace #garden