Longship off coast of Mann

 

Draken Harald Harfagre Arrives in Peel

 

The Draken Harald Harfagre ( Dragon Harald Finehair) visited Peel

a few years ago...not the first time a Viking Longship has arrived in Peel, although this time 

with a warmer reception than previous visits in the past.

A magnificent vessel which is named after the famous first King of Norway

King Harald Finehair. I believe this is the largest Viking replica ship still sailing at the time. 

Crowds of people turned up during the visit.

 The Viking association is engrained in our Manx culture with place names and our 

Parliament Tynwald formed by the Vikings and still operating.

 Spot the Wallaby

Yes it is a wallaby if you look closer.

Spotted him while out walking this morning.

Very shy and well camourflaged.

 

 

Herons on the beach

Herons on the beach

Usually most early mornings the herons are on the beach looking for breakfast. They are stunning and majestic and spend long times being perfectly still concentrating on their hunting skills

Pen and ink Tholtan

 Tholtan

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Rainbow over Douglas Harbour

 Douglas Harbour 

Out for walk today, one minute fine and dry, next minute heavy downpour of rain followed by this rainbow, later a few hailstones thrown in for good measure then calm and dry.

Monk's Bridge

 Monks Bridge

Situated in Ballasalla Monk's Bridge is a pack horse bridge built in 14 century. For more details https://www.iomguide.com/monksbridge.php

Douglas Head lighthouse

 Douglas Head Lighthouse

Douglas Head Lighthouse in Pen and Ink