I'm a day behind writing this section of whats happening so far, after a few late nights, long days of walking and early starts to meet trains, in colder temperatures and winds, its been exhausting.
But it still has been exciting and fun to explore new places in Liverpool, things like the maritime museum at the royal Albert docks.
Which features several floors from the UK border customs confiscated items, how the port ran, taxation and smuggling, even ties to Australia and how emigration ran through liverpool as the main port.
It even has better history on the Titanic then the Titanic museum in Belfast, and its free to go to the one in Liverpool.
Other cool things in the same general area is the general history museum around the corner, showing the timelines from BC times till now days, the growth of population, building of the city, plans for a massive catholic cathedral that never was built in the end, other parts showing the history of warfare, many different weapons, building of the train networks, emigration throughout the world from Liverpool.
If you are a beattles fan, this city is for you, if you aren't, get use to seeing John Lennon everywhere and the rest of the band.
There is much to see in the centre of town, very large historic buildings, christmas markets, most of which are free to enter and explore, mass shopping, live music which we watched a band play their first songs and was tempted to buy the CD, also had a clown nearby and few other solo acts and singers too, its definitely a sight.
But if you are into your artwork, especially 16 to 19th century, the Art museum is a must see, even if you're not a fan or into it as much, still worth it. There is sculptures, original works, copies, including the mona lisa which you can get up and close to and no crowds.
There is a section for modern works but if someone can please explain how a few strokes and a messy looking abstract painting that look like it was done by a 5 year old and say its a castle, sell for 150k a piece and called art? That would be fantastic.
Other then that, their is much to see in Liverpool, you can kill several hours here and see not see everything, but it has been the cleanest city to go through so far, even the main river that runs near the royal Albert docks is a sight to see, with its long walkways parallel to the river, bridges, several connected sights and museums, the famous liverpool skylines and unique structures around, towers for one of the tunnels under the river providing ventilation.
Its definitely a must see place if you come here, no matter what your passion or interests.
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