The weather seems to have gone downhill, sunny periods and showers, but getting progressively worse – though not as far as the mainland, with flooding around Manchester, and a league football match abandoned in Blackburn, as it had become impossible to kick and move the ball.

Day 4

Following overnight rain overcast becoming sunny. Took bus through the back doubles to Peel for bus to The Sound. Returned to Port Erin for bus to Derby Castle for return trip to Laxey on last northbound journey, which was not going beyond Laxey.

Day 5

Sunny turning wet in the afternoon, By tram and bus to Ramsey for ride on minibus with flexible route through Northern villages. Returned to Douglas by bus via Pier and Airport. Finally return trip to Port Erin for our evening meal out on last train of the day return by bus.

Day 6

Rain all day. Travelled around on our transport passes only stopping for drinks and snacks.

But trains are waterproof….

Especially in museums…

As are trams (through I’m not sure I’d like to travel on the ‘toastrack’ car, and I’m glad that the toilets were inside!)

As are horses….

As is Ron, apparently!

But not buses?

Really, it’s just the Great British Holiday.