I returned to Port Erin today, this time to walk the
headland north of the town, called Bradda Head. Bradda Head is only about half
the size of the headlands I walked yesterday, so I expected a shorter day. The
day became even shorter when strong winds and a narrow footpath literally
inches from a precipitous edge convinced me that today was not the day to
tackle this route. Instead, I moved inland to a much less dangerous footpath,
trading ocean views for comfort and safety.
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| Premature warning |
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| My poles meet the Irish Sea |
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| Safe footpath |
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| Cairn atop Bradda Head (Calf of Man in distance) |
The inland footpath was much shorter, and brought me back
into Port Erin right at lunch time and, as luck would have it, right past a
seafood restaurant with an inviting, wind-protected deck overlooking Port Erin
Bay. I took that as a good omen, had a pleasant lunch and returned to Douglas
on the Steam Train.
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| Marina at Douglas |
