Blogs from Douglas, Isle of Man, Europe - page 2

Now I'm officially traveling solo for about a month. Today was all about transportation: the Tube, a train, a plane, and a bus. I've safely arrived at my hotel on the Isle of Man, the Rosslyn Guest House. I had to walk the last mile or so from the bus stop to the hotel, and it's a bit colder here than my last stop. So I'm going to rest and look forward to adventures tomorrow. I met with Eno for lunch before I left - it was regrettably short, since she had a meeting at 2. I will certainly miss her company and the comfortable place to return at the end of the day. I'm happy that we will be meeting up again in 2 months. I'm including 1 picture that I took on my plane ... read more

From Luxembourg to 'I Love Man' After a few days in Luxembourg and some shopping over in Germany at Louis and Polo, the motorcycle 'lolly Shops', we headed off to Rotterdam in overcast, but fine weather, to catch our overnight ferry to Hull in England. The ride to Rotterdam was a game of motorcycle/Car/Truck chess but we all made it in good time. Tom rode his Yamaha Tenere, Nadine on her BMW G650 and Bones and I on Tom's Suzuki 650 VStrom, that he rode with us on the High Andes Adventure in 2008. Bones had a problem getting on and off the VStrom, so Tom became her 'Care Giver' and everyone thought I had an invalid on my bike, until she stood up and walked after being dragged off the back of my bike....we need ... read more

Well that the dollars, and the finances sorted, now to start putting some clothes together and filling my mac with things to entertain my self on the flight.... read more

We’ve said good-bye to our lovely little Renault and the Continent. Our last night was spent in Leuven (no rooms in Brussels due to European day of action by unions against austerity measures) which is an old and vibrant university town, also famous for brewing Stella Artois, and where our Belgian friends live (see pic 1). We had a very nice dinner with them (salmon for me, scallops for A, frites for us both!) then headed off to the Brussels airport in the morning, bound for Isle of Man. It’s great to be here with my brother and his family - very relaxed. The Isle of Man is beautiful (see pic 2) and very interesting...... read more

Douglas (Manx: Doolish) is a capitol and the biggest town of the Isle of Man. In general Douglas looks very similar to different resorts on the British Isles fro example Llandudno in north Wales, but Douglas varies some details. Promenade is divided for three parts (from ferry terminal): Loch Promenade, Harris Promenade and Central Promenade. The promenade is very long, longer than I ever seen anywhere and I think it is about 3 miles long or even more. Douglad promenade has distinguishing feature - the horse trams. I regret a bit we didn't buy ticket for just one hack. We used only buses and we noticed that day railway station is located at the opposite site of promenade than the ferry terminal and bus station. I fully understand why these transporting features are dislocated - there ... read more