Pics of the Island, IOM

[avion]

Did quite a bit of walking during the week, plus on the gap day, Thursday we got to travel up north and west of Douglas. Here's some of the better pics...

Boat trips at Peel Castle:

Peel Bay:

The cove on the other side of the castle:

Some shots of the castle, very interesting listening to the recordings they give you, built during the 14'th and 18'th century:

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[avion]

Our 'local' pub that we somehow managed to stumble upon on the way home every night. :wink:

A group(?) of ducks that hang out there every evening?

...of course:

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[avion]

Some shots of Douglas:

The Castle of Refuge:

Quite a distance from the shore, you might be able to swim but I certainly couldn't, there's basking sharks in them seas.

A closer look:

The ferry of the Steam Packet Co.

Jetty / Harbour:

The Douglas Promenade:

Shots from the beach:

High tide:

The pedestrian shopping area, about 22H00 - still light!! Wow, wierd.

Earlier in the day:

Shots from walkabouts:

Bit of a burnout on the promenade:

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[avion]

This is where we stayed , in Santon, Mt Murray. Quite the 'posh' area we were told. lol :y114:

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[Rocky]

Thanks for the overview of the island :y115: :y115:
I've seen many pictures and TV coverage of the race track, but I always wondered what it was like away from the race track.
Good job!

 

[devo]

great pic avion
thanks for the effort
:y18:

 

[CarlS]

Really good shots, Gareth. Thanks for taking the time to post them. I love that windjammer in your first photo. I have a thing for tall ships. Do you know the history behind the Castle of Refuge? It looks intriguing.

 

[Roadrunner]

Absoluley STUNNING! Thanks for sharing…. :y115:

 

[The Seeker]

Thanks for the pics...good stuff!

A group(?) of ducks that hang out there every evening?

The proper term is a "gaggle" of ducks....Mallard ducks.

 

[Simmer]

Thanks for sharing your photos and information. This is wonderful of you to share your trip. I will probably never see this area.

Dave

 

[gumpt1oo]

[quote author=CarlS link=topic=6080.msg33595#msg33595 date=1245499081]
Really good shots, Gareth. Thanks for taking the time to post them. I love that windjammer in your first photo. I have a thing for tall ships. Do you know the history behind the Castle of Refuge? It looks intriguing.
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Here is a link to the history of the Tower of Refuge.
http://www.iomguide.com/towerrefuge.php

 

[Dilligaf]

If I don't make it to IOM within the next few years you guys get to kick my butt.

 

[CarlS]

[quote author=gumpt1oo link=topic=6080.msg33614#msg33614 date=1245516471]
Here is a link to the history of the Tower of Refuge.
http://www.iomguide.com/towerrefuge.php
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Thanks, Gump. Interesting. I am one of those who would walk to it during the right tided conditions. That is a barren piece of rock.

 

[MaeLyneS]

Avion, thank you for the excellent photos. I would love to go to the IOM. I'm glad you had mostly good weather.

 

[DaveM]

Gareth now this is what I would also like to do is just spend time walking around taking in the sites like this, very nice thanks :y18:

 

[Candy]

Those pics are really amazing!!!!

 

[Pooksta]

Avion,

Thanks for posting those pics. it's been over 34 years since I was last there. Hasn't changed much. Not like me anyway! lol. I took my newly restored BSA Bantam D14/4 175 over there in 75. I blew it up again on the way to the ferry. Had to push it up the gangplank... I emigrated to Oz in 77 and have promised myself another trip to theIsle when I return to the UK next year for a 10 week holiday. All being well, with my own bike and the Mrs..

The island is quite an interesting place an is full of history. The Celts, the Romans and even the bloody Vikings all had a go at it. The buildings are something else. Jeez, I can recall some very drunken nights on the IOM and Douglas waterfront. I also remember all the bikes lined up 3 deep along the footpath during the second week of racing. Magic stuff. The first week was practice and most of the good stuff arrived the following week.

Thanks again for jogging my memory Avion. Glad you had a great trip..

Lee :y18:

 

[avion]

it's a pleasure guys.

I mean when i say that i wanna go back though. really amazing place.

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