The end of the Isle of Man Visit

All good things must come to an end and we are just about ready to head to Somerset, UK for the last leg of our holiday.

Before we go, here are a few more memories of what we enjoyed.

For the last race, we went back to our favourite spot, Cronk y Voddy, where the view of the racers was the best.  This 'nail biter' was won by a local man, Michael Evans......

In order to satisfy my 'nature need', we stopped for a few more snaps at Glen Wyllin, on the west coast.

After visiting the island for so many years, we have come to know that Islander hospitality is so welcoming.  We had a fabulous evening with Gill and Neil (and a few of their friends) who treated us to a sumptuous meal.

We went back to one of my favourite places, Glen Maye, which boasts a gorgeous waterfall (arrived at by walking down many, many steps)

Back at the 'farm', I was totally amused by this silly goat, who managed to get himself into a bit of a jam.

Don't worry, he did manage to get out of there

For our last night, we went to The Hawthorn, for one of the best pub meals we have ever had on the island

My lamb shank fix!

 A final look up the hill behind our cottage....

So long, IOM.....until next year!

Communing with Nature

For such a small island, 

The Isle of Man boasts fabulous scenery at every turn.

On our way back from the Wildlife Park, Christine and I stopped at Glen Wyllin to check out the coastline. It is on the west coast of the island and this is the view looking north.

 Looking south, you can almost see the Cairn (monument on the hill on the far right) that sits it the backyard of the cottage we are renting

When we got back to the cottage,

 the view up to the Cairn was breathtaking

The next day, we headed south the the Sound, also known as the Calf of Man. Even though the clouds were ominous, (and it did pour down an hour later), the views were worth it!

 Here we have a family of seals checking out the visitors

 ...and this big guy basking on the rocks, keeping his distance

a fissure teaming with life

 Such a beautiful, serene vsta

After a fun day of sightseeing, we headed home to share dinner with our island friends.

Caprese salad to start

 followed by Sweet & Sour Chicken

 with the finishing touch....homemade lemon meringue pie

A fabulous day, ending with a fun evening with friends