Liverpool

I am just back from a two night stay in Liverpool and wanted to share the joy of my trip.  It was my dad's 60th birthday and he loved every minute, every meal, every present.  The moment we arrived was priceless - Dad didn't know he would be joined by me and my boyfriend on this trip, and when we pulled up by his car in front of the hotel, it took his brain several seconds to register what was happening!

We stayed in the Adelphi Hotel, where we've stayed a few times before.  It's in a great location and has a history connected to the Titanic. We were staying in suites, and although the decor of the hotel was a little out of date, the rooms were large and airy and we had such a nice stay.

Then, for pleasure, we went shopping and enjoyed a meal in Bella Italia and a drink in the hotel bar.  The next day we went to Albert Dock, for a refreshing walk and to wander around the shops.  Later we stopped for lunch at the only Beatles themed hotel in the world, the Hard Day's Night Hotel.  We had some lovely sandwiches and mini cakes, very afternoon tea!  We were tired after walking so much in the sun, so next up was a Beatles taxi tour.

I hadn't expected it to be so fab!  We went to locations which we would never have found on their own, or know their significance; the colleges the Beatles attended, their childhood homes, where John and Paul met... For someone who knows a relative amount of Beatles history, I learnt some new facts, and I was struck by the humble beginnings of these young men who shaped music history.  In particular, the innocuous church hall where John and Paul were first introduced!

Later, we went for a bit of pub grub and then on to the Cavern to enjoy the atmosphere and live music.  Yes, a Beatles themed day, but it was my dad's birthday and he's a big fan.

Next morning before heading off, we had a look around the St George's Hall exhibition and civic buildings.  A lovely way to finish our trip.

Looking forward to going away for my boyfriend's birthday and our holiday now!