Back to The Isle of Man!!

After a 3 year hiatus, we finally are able to return to our favourite Island to watch the motorcycles  race around the island!!  With much anticipation, we dove to Toronto to catch our flight to Manchester.  We had forgotten all the hassle that goes with airport nonsense: long lines, security checks and pat downs.  We anticipated getting fed on the plane, so didn't have anything to eat at the airport.  After several delays, (missing Co-Pilot), we broke down and bought a bag of chips and a coke as all the restaurants were closed!!  We treated ourselves to Business Class, so anticipated that the meal would be an improvement over what was being served in Economy.  No such luck.....dried out chicken with a sauce that had no taste.  At least the wine was acceptable!  

I think that one of the worst airports I have ever been at is Manchester.  We all trotted off to the baggage claim and waited for our luggage, and waited, and waited.......2.5 hours!!!!!  The company who was hired to unload the plane didn't show up!!  All I can say is that I am glad we had a 5 hour window before catching the plane to the Island!!! We had to change terminals....so back to all the security checks, yet again.  I never seem to make it through Manchester without getting pulled over for something.  This time it was the little welcome kits you get in Business...yup, it had an extremely small tube of toothpaste.  I should  be ashamed of myself for trying to pull that one over the security guards!!

We finally arrived and was picked up at the airport by the lovely hostess of the Air BnB, that we had to spend one night at.  The local pub just down the road from them stopped serving food due to Covid, so she kindly drove us to the next village to get some dinner! 

You can't go wrong with a Steak and Ale pie!!

We are now at the stone cottage where we will be for the next 2 weeks.

Coming up....actual pictures of motorcycles practicing!!!