 A diary of walks, cycle rides and exploration that Peter Burgess has completed on his travels around his native 'north', his home in London and on his travels around the world. Most of Peter's accounts contain links to featured Youtube audio-visual presentations that he has created himself, not only to archive his travels but in order for him to share his experience. Please come back often in order to watch his current archive of 167 videos with 90,000 hits grow or even susbcribe to his RSS feed. "With the OFC, you see the outdoors from indoors!"
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Saturday, 15 August 2009 |
 An afternoon visit to the Royal Gunpowder Works at Waltham Abbey was the order of today. However, today's outing was to witness the array of vintage and classic cars that had gathered there for the day. The works is worth a visit in itself, but with the gathering of vehicles the visit was even more special. Along with Mark, and the kids I ventured onto a personnel carrier and spent a good time investigating the beautiful cars. There really were some iconic motors... |
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Saturday, 15 August 2009 |
 A visit to the Army Foundation College, Harrogate to witness the passing out parade of an ex-student. Christopher Murden-Wade kindly invited me to attend this great occasion which I proudly accepted. It was a fine day to see the product of 42 weeks training come to fruition. As well as Christopher, over 700 cadets were passing out and the whole event was kick-started by a display by the Red Devil Parachute Display Team. It was a long drive for Chris's family, Ray Wallin and myself but it was worth it so see a youngster make something of himself... |
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Friday, 31 July 2009 |
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With the visit of my niece Amy on the cards it was up to me to think of some places to visit and things to do in this great city. However, once I was in the mood, it didn't take long to get into the tourist mood with trips on the London Eye, an adventure on the Duck Tour and a visit to the Body Worlds & The Mirror of Time exhibition at the O2. Amy was only in London for three full days but we didn't stop. London really is a great place and it was great to share the experiences... |
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Friday, 31 July 2009 |
 As part of a friend's birthday, a few of us accompanied Steve on his celebratory visit to Dublin in order to watch Bruce Springsteen live. Tracy and I didn't see the live concert but it was great to visit the 'fair city' all the same. Arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday gave ample time to sample the delights of the tourist trail and order in the obligatory pints of Guinness. The weekend break really was fabulous and within the Irish capital we really relaxed and soaked up the Celtic charm. If you do nothing else when visiting our nearest international neighbour, a visit to Dublin really is a must. |
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Thursday, 30 July 2009 |
 A visit to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. This visit included the World of Top Gear, The James Bond Experience and the main museum building at Beaulieu. The museum includes dozens of wonderful vehicles from a recreation of Karl Benz's first motor car to the latest F1 vehicles. The highlight for me was seeing the land speed car 'Golden Arrow' and Donald Campbells Proteus Blue Bird. This really is a must see tourist attraction within the UK. I hope you can join me here and experience some of the fantastic exhibits... |
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Monday, 27 July 2009 |
 Two days accompanying friends to a crime writers conference in Harrogate left time for myself and a friend to see some of the Yorkshire Dales. Although Arthur wasn't aversed to walking, the thought of some pleasant touring, eating lunch in some rural hostelries and the chance to experience some great scenery was a chance not to be missed. As a result, the two of us spent two fantastic days, in good weather going under, over and through the Yorkshire Dales. Read more to see what we got up to... |
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Monday, 01 June 2009 |
 An annual trip to the Hay Festival again saw chance for walking on and around the Black Mountains on the border of England and Wales. Apart from the festival, this year's visit enabled a walk out with OFC member Lance Tucker and his two dogs as well as a long linear route along the crest of a Black Mountain ridge on the course of the Offa's Dyke National Trail. 2009 was the best visit yet! |
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