Whilst we were waiting for the marina flap gate to open, a large ferry arrived in the harbour, and proceeded to turn, using all the available space - quite scary !
We had an interesting trip to Snaefell, the highest mountain on the Island. Having taken a taxi out to Laxey to join the mountain railway, we had great views of the great Laxey water wheel, the largest operating water wheel in the world. A little later a peregrine falcon was spotted, it seemed peculiar to be looking down on this magnificent bird.
On a very clear day it is supposed to be possible to see 'The Six Kingdoms' from the top of Snaefell ( England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland, and the Isle of Man ); we just about saw Scotland, and some fantastic views of the I.O.M. but the others were lost in the cloud.
We had a very nice freshly carved roast beef bap in the Summit Hotel at 2036', before catching the tram back down to Laxey.
From Laxey we caught the Manx Electric Railway back down to the north end of Douglas prommenade.
There was a lovely view back across the bay towards Douglas.
After disembarking from the electric train, we embarked on yet another form of transport; a horse tram. This took us back to the ferry terminal in Douglas, from where we walked back to the boat after a thoroughly enjoyable day.
The flap gate has a raising bridge carrying the road over the marina entrance. The bridge opens at quarter to and quarter past the hour while the flap gate is down.
'NJ' in her berth in Douglas marina.
And the view from the berth, back towards the gate.
After four very enjoyable days in Douglas we left just after lunch, and headed south to do some bay hopping.
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