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Europe » Isle of Man » Douglas March 19th 2015

I had planned on going out around the island today, but a few factors changed my plans. Isn't that how an adventure is supposed to be? There's a 2-mile-long Promenade that goes the length of Douglas. I've walked the whole thing now - once in the dark, and once in the daylight. Speaking of daylight, wow. I actually had to use sunglasses for the first time on the trip today - it was so bright! That was a pleasant surprise. My hotel is 1 block from the Promenade, and squarely in the middle of the 2 miles, so it's pretty ideal for exploring this part of town. I'm on the top floor (4th by American, 3rd by British practice), and there's no elevator. I'm glad I was able to lighten my luggage, if only slightly, with ... read more
view down the Promenade
Manx money and the Manx tartan
Victorian houses

Europe » Isle of Man » Douglas March 18th 2015

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

Europe » Isle of Man » Douglas June 8th 2014

The Isle of Man Experience.... Over the years, I have been aware of the racing at the Isle of Man and the crazy riders that race here, including Graeme Crosby, another New Zealand rider from the 70's that I now have a lot more respect for, after winning here. Unfortunately there were two fatalities on the track this year that included very experienced riders, so that just proved the extreme demands and concentration that is demanded here on the Isle of Man. We enjoyed the racing from various vantage points and the weather was very kind to us all week -this also gave us the opportunity to find out what else the Island offered. We were very impressed with the friendly people and the small villages scattered about the island, we especially enjoyed Peel, Castletown and ... read more
Riding to Lunch
The Train to Snaefell
Tom, Nadine and Bones

Europe » Isle of Man » Douglas June 2nd 2014

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
Leaving Rotterdam
Linda and Brian
Bikes packed like sadines

Europe » Isle of Man » Douglas March 14th 2014

And of course, there will be those of you who wonder, “Why did they go to the Isle of Man?” The simple answer is because it was in the neighborhood of Ireland, which we have set out to explore for the next few weeks. A longer answer is that MJ has wondered about the isle for a couple of decades due to its relationship with the banking industry and those who invest. At any rate, we were, already going to Ireland, so why not pop over for a few days? When we began to plan our trip to the Isle of Man (IOM) we had contacted a B&B on the far north part of the island as it looked quite cute, but the lady wrote back and apologized for not being able to take our booking, ... read more
Isle of Man
Local architecture
Waterfront Hotel

Europe » Isle of Man August 14th 2013

Wow just ten days until we leave the island and head off.. I'm getting nervous about the long flights.. but excited about finally making it to New York... looking forward to seeing the sights and have a great central base booked near Times Square... read more

Europe » Isle of Man » Douglas July 25th 2013

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

Europe » Isle of Man July 7th 2013

I have decided to start my travel blog. It's 50 days and counting until we start our big holiday, and I am really excited. It's time to start to plan where to go what to do and see.... read more

Europe » Isle of Man » Peel June 28th 2013

Travelled from Liverpool to Isle of Man on an Easyjet flight. Took only 20 minutes, so by the time the pilot turned off the seatbelt sign he had to announce we had begun our descent! Have spent three days on the island visiting relatives and seeing the sights. The IOM is a small island only 60 km long by 20 km wide. In fact one of my cousins walks home from one side of the country to the other at least once a week! The weather has been great here and we have had the chance to do a bit of walking. My family live in Peel which is spectacular with its ruined castle on the end of the beach. We walked up Peel Hill to Corrin's Folly and down the other side to The Creek. ... read more
Roger at Corrin's Folly
Down by The Creek
Calf Of Man

Europe » Isle of Man » Douglas April 26th 2013

Gillian has tried to set the kitchen on fire twice when trying to cook carrots on a gas stove. David is now expert in cleaning blackened saucepan and carrots are now off the menu. The trains in England are amazing, they travel at 200km per hour. They are very clean and comfortable. Campbell Newman take note. We started this leg of our trip to the Isle of Man with a train journey to Liverpool and were impressed at the transformation of Liverpool Docks. The whole area is now magnificent mix of old and new buildings. Elvis and the Beatles memorabilia are everywhere, museums are first class. Next day we travelled on a catamaran built in Tasmania that the Australian Government would not buy, and we had a very rough crossing to Douglas on the Isle of ... read more
6 Isle of Man Ferry made in Tasmania
9 Refuge Island
10 Port Perin Steam Train




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