The Isle of ManMap
November The Isle of Man is a separate state located between Northern Island and Scotland. The country’s chief item of interest is its emblem, which consists of three legs.  An untrained eye could mistake the emblem for a swastika, but they have nothing in common.  The three legs are everywhere. On the lampposts.  Underfoot.  On benches.  And vehicles.  What’s particularly curious is how the three legs welcome visitors with open arms.  There isn’t a whole lot to do here.  And not that many sights to see.  Or places to visit.  In the summer, an electric railway and even horse trams operate here.  Once fall arrives, the country falls into hibernation.  Local residents prepare for Christmas.  There are a few old streets.  And a waterfront, along which everything is situated.  Let’s take a look around.  A wonderful bollard.  Of course, no British territory is complete without a classic red telephone box.  But the payphones on the Isle of Man are simply sleek modern ones.  The trash can compacts its own waste and operates from a solar panel built into the top cover (like in Puerto Rico).  A manhole cover.  Bus shelters have glass on the front, to shield waiting passengers from cold winds.  A bus.  The circular bench protects the tree.  A somewhat odd art bench in the port.  The most insane bench I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s constructed in the form of a conch, with seats in a circle at different heights.  A crosswalk button.  A pillar box.  Every windshield sports a tax disc.  A local resident’s parking permit.  A license plate.  Let’s take in all this beauty.  Stop for a snack.  And fly onwards.  |
