Alternative travel
The tram tracks have undergone an update and renovation during the closed winter period. General maintenance and shiny new cables, and paved and painted. A popular way for tourists to view the island, by tram all the way from Ramsey, through Laxey when you can depart for Snaefell Mountian, or continue on to Douglas. It's a long ride, so if you're in a hurry bus or car might be for you, but on a sunny lazy day, a slower ride through the Manx landscape might be the way to go. If you don't mind a bit of a chill sit in the outdoor car, as it's a great vantage point for photography.
Jane Hards Photography
Image part of abc
All in a days work
Earlier this year, the town of Ramsey and other parts of
the Isle of Man suffered from high tide flooding. No amount of sand
bagging the doorways of local business can completely save the
properties from the tidal deluge and ensuing damage. The town was easier
to canoe round than walk round for a day. In fact some people did canoe
home with their shopping. This is Market Place, right near the harbour.
The fireman and crew were busy not putting out fires, but pumping the
tidal flooding from the local corner sweet shop (pictured) and other
business premises along there, such as the local nightclub, cafe, and
pub on the corner. All in days work for the local firemen. Thanks to the
fire brigade and other services, most businesses were up and running
within the week, though some suffered and closed until refurbishment
work had been completed.
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Before even the sun rises, I'm up
Not often you can stand in the middle of the road to take a photo, but before sunrise you can. Absolutely no traffic. Ballure Road is the road leads out of Ramsey, towards, Maughold, and eventually onto the Isle of Man Capital, Douglas. You can see by the chimney pots, this is a residential area. Behind those chimney pots lies, the beach. That's where I was heading to capture the sunrise. On the left hand side you can see silhouetted scaffolding where locals flats/apartments are having a spot of renovation and building work. From those flats you get a fantastic coastal view straight onto both beaches. Yes we have two, as the harbour inlet separates them, unless the tide is out far enough to have one continuous walk round beach. The view before sunrise is often more intense than sunrise itself.
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