On Monday we attended a family funeral, a sad occasion but a celebration of life and chance to meet up with the wider family.
On Tuesday, we travelled to the Isle of Man, from York by train via Preston, Lancaster then the ferry from Heysham to the Island. The journey took all day but was enjoyable. The trains were not too busy, but not many masks being worn. We were collected from Douglas Sea Terminal after passing through the Isle of Man Covid boarder control (we are both double jabbed so all good). We had a lovely dinner with friends, unfortunately one was not well so unable to meet up.
Wednesday, after a walk around Colby, we each had a trip to the dental hygienist and our financial advisor, all of which were OK.
Thursday, Rog met up with previous work friends for lunch, then “after work” drinks, then the bus back down south to Port Erin. Nic had drinks with good friends. We moved to stay with different set of friends for a couple of nights, and Rog remembered which house to go to at the end of the night, so not too drunk!
Friday started with a walk to Port St Mary (see photo), followed by brunch. Spent the afternoon watching a dodgy film with friends, then a curry night with another group of friends, involving more beer and a card game called Pig!
Saturday, we moved back to Colby to stay. Saturday night had another dinner and more drinks with friends, including the one who had recovered from Tuesday.
Sunday, again started with a walk around Colby (see photo), then lunch at The Abbey Restaurant in Ballasalla, a wonderful meal as always, and a few glasses of wine.
So essentially our Isle of Man visit consisted of lots of eating and drinking.
Travurple 