Bob and I escaped to Liverpool on Saturday…great train escape southeast of Leeds . On the train ride, we saw crowds of guys lined up with cameras at a number of crossings so we thought someone famous might be going by….we found out later that the guys were ‘trainspotters – group of old blokes usually, who take pictures of all the trains going by and tracking them’!
Liverpool is a busy port city, and like Leeds , has a city centre and pedestrian mall. We checked out Matthew Drive, a back alley where the Cavern Club is – the start for the Beattles (formerly known as The Quarrymen!!) – 50 years ago! Very cool!
The weather was cool and sunny but the natives were feeling the heat…all came out in summer attire while we had on sweaters and jackets - obviously tourists!
The Titanic had strong ties with Liverpool, the White Star Shipping Line that built the Titanic is headquartered in Liverpool and many of the crew was from this port city as well.
The last week of April will be hectic here on the island…someone’s wedding(!) and massive number of bank holidays! A few of us will be heading to London
PS – The Hibbards did London
-carole
Sounds like a great trip to Liverpool!!
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