IOM

[Beelady]

My friend Leila's just come back from there. She was marshalling at the classic races last week.
She was amazed at how beautiful the island is.
Hope you both have a lovely time.

[CantCorner]

Chose the right week with the weather , but being a typical Brit , I'll complain that it was a little too hot for biking kit .
Hotel on Douglas sea-front for five nights .

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A really interesting self guided tour of Peel Castle .

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[CantCorner]

Down South of the island to see the Calf of Man (island) just as the sea mist came in .

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So headed back towards Douglas to the Murray Motor Museum . Met the (eccentric) owner who knew the whole history of the TT since 1911 so had quite a long chat there.

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[CantCorner]

Just to really send the other half over the top , following day went to the Manx Motor Museum at Jurby .

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A Japanese hearse was not what I was expecting .......

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[CantCorner]

Back to proper stuff - Conor Cummins TT bike from 2010

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[CantCorner]

Lunch stop before the Manx History Museum

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Loads of exhibits and relics from the Islands' viking era but they had a TT section as well ......

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[CantCorner]

Think they take the TT seriously ?

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[CantCorner]

Final day and decided to take the electric tram railway to the top of Snaefell .

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On a clear day , I was told it was possible to see England , Ireland , Scotland and Wales from the top .
Yet again beaten by low cloud .

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[Ninjachica]

Excellent photos.

Must go back sometime

When i did the Snowdonia360, at one point on Anglesey, we could see the IOM and Scotland.

[bobsnicholson]

Must go for the 1st time