ggggg

I am usually quite "anti-phones" and "anti-social media" when it comes to holidays but when it comes to the TT and visiting the Isle of Man I break my own rule. I think due to the fact I am away with my brother it's nice for my mum to be able to see what we are getting up to and also for the boys to be able to look at the photos too. Instagram, for me, seems to be the best form of online photo diary. In fact I think I take more photos using Instagram than the general camera app on my phone. Looking back at these photos makes me smile so much. Once again I had an amazing experience on this island. Another one I will never forget.

I'm sat at Manchester airport...which FYI I have already decided I hate despite this being my first visit and having only been here 10 minutes. The first flight of my journey is done, and I'm in the departure area waiting to board the next Flybe flight to the Isle of Man. I can't believe this day is here already. For a year I have looked forward to returning to this island.  To the island that I fell in love with and the island that set me on the path I am now on. Last year I wasn't too bothered about seeing the bikes. I just wanted to spend a few days with my brother. And then the first bike went past and that was it. It hit me and soaked through my skin into my blood and now, I am returning, not just for my brother but for the bikes. But still, it's more than that. It's more than the sport, more than the atmosphere, more than the experience. This island changed me.  This island made me into the person I am becoming.  I don't want to say the person that I a...