More from the Isle of Wight

On the last full day of my stay here, I boarded the bus that takes the coastal route all the way from Ryde in the east to the Needles headland in the West. I got lost a few times between the walking and finding the correct bus stop to get back on track, but I kept reminding myself of the old saying “Not all who wander are lost” and convinced myself that I was just wearily wandering, not necessarily lost. There is an Island Breezer bus (see pic below) that follows a more local route through the villages and points of interest in the western tip. This is fun and open at the top for better views.

Island Breezer Bus
Tennyson Down and the Needles Headland
Tennyson Down
Freshwater Bay and Sea Stacks
The Needless chalk cliffs
The Needles and Lighthouse
Alum Bay and Colored Cliffs

Exploring the Isle of Wight

I mentioned in the previous instalment of my UK trip saga that I was planning to travel to the Isle of Wight for a few days. This I have done, by means of a train, hovercraft, bus, and tired legs. Once I had established the whereabouts of a grocery store and other mundane necessities, it was time to explore the island. I had decided not to bring a car so I have been relying solely on public transport. This involves a lot of walking, since the buses are not obliged to drop you off exactly at your point of interest. These are some images from today as I explored my little village of Bonchurch, together with its quaint beach, and the Ventnor and Wroxall Downs which rise up from the coast and overlook the coastal villages below.

Bonchurch Beach
Bonchurch Village
11th Century St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
Ventnor Down (National Trust site)
View from Ventnor Down to Shanklin and beyond