If you don’t know it, Swanage is a lovely little traditional seaside town in Dorset, almost the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and in my opinion, the best way to get there is on the Swanage Railway steam train. The Swanage Railway has an illustrious history, on the subject of which I am somewhat hazy. … More A ride on the Swanage Railway steam train
I took the Caledonian Sleeper from London to Scotland the other day. Having decided I was going to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (hereafter called simply “Edinburgh”; sorry) this year, there came the subject of how to get there. It’s 430 miles, mostly on motorway and I bet there wouldn’t be anywhere to park, so that’s … More The Caledonian Sleeper
I’ve only just remembered that a month or so ago I went to the Larmer Tree Festival. Now, I’m not a festival fan. I’m still undecided on whether or not I like camping but I’m certain I don’t like camping under festival conditions. It’s noisy and busy and muddy and there are drunk people and … More The Larmer Tree Festival
I Am A Polar Bear 