Almost over

We spent the last few days of our time on the island watching some racing and enjoying the lovely scenery that it has to offer.

(taken out of the window of the car)

(another car picture)

We have made quite a few friends on the island and were thrilled we were able to have a visit with Gill & Neil for a chili dinner!

From the right - Gill, Neil, Ken, David & Christine

It is time to say goodbye to one of the most welcoming places,

 with the friendliest and hospitable people.

As the day we arrived was extremely windy, so was the last.

Here is Port St. Mary at high tide.

See you next year

We flew on to Manchester to catch our flight home.

We felt we chose the most fitting meal to end our journey!

 Thanks for taking this journey with us! 

An afternoon in Peel

On one of the few sunny days we had, Ken and I decided to visit Peel, on the west coast.  One of its highlights are the castle ruins

A panorama of Peel beach 

A favourite pub with the motorcycle crowd

All the bikes parked outside confirms its popularity!

On our stroll, we came across a really, really small museum called The Manx Transportation Museum

An antique porter's trolley

Another thing Peel is known for is the Peel Trident, 

the smallest car ever made.

They are now very rare and are very valuable

Peel Harbour

We treated ourselves to dinner out at the local Italian restaurant in Port St. Mary, Andreas, run by a charming couple from Italy

...the real McCoy!!

Seafood fettuccine

Only a few days left.....