One of the toughest obstacles I have to deal with is people thinking I'm faking my blindness, or simply need to get a good pair of spectacles, and/or that I'm crazy or suffer mental difficulties. I asked Julia to picture me on a beach because I very much enjoy the beach. I love the sound of the waves, I love the sand between my toes. I like it if it's sunny or rainy, and I love the sensation of being on the edge of a great expanse. Having grown up in the city of London, the beach is almost alien, surreal, and I find it very soothing." cat="1" name="photo © Julia Fullerton-Batten" gall="7">