It seems the wind has blown me to Liverpool ...and by wind, I mean volcanic ash cloud. The original plan was to fly to Poland, but word came that the ash cloud was making it's return and rather than chance it and get stuck with a ticket to fly, I decided to get a ticket to ride...the ferry. Once I decided I left Dublin on the overnight ferry and as of this morning I've been out and about.

See, there's this thing called BEATLEMANIA!! And I has it... ha!

Beatles Story

I've decided to stay an extra day in Liverpool because there is so much I haven't seen and done . Plus, the guest House that I'm staying in is sooooo sweet! It wasn't that expensive, but I feel kinda posh. The weather today has been so damp and cold. I find it very hard to warm up even after buying some warmer clothes in Dublin. That's why I love this room-- a kettle, loads of tea /coffee , comfy bed and a giant bathtub... oh it's going to be so good.

Leaving Dublin was a hard thing to do. I feel so comfortable there and the CRAIC was good! I even got to get out of the city and visit Wicklow and the Glendaloch area. Gorgeous!!

As for food, I'd say my "diet" is a bust... curry n chips,... need I say more?

And as for what's next I'm not entire sure. I know I want to get to Prague and Berlin...and of course, Copenhagen for the 15th. As for anything else that comes along (Amsterdam etc,) it's all a bonus really. I'm loving this trip.

You know, Sir Paul McCartney has been quoted as saying Liverpool is the capitol of Ireland. Ha..maybe that's why I like it.

I'll keep you updated! Now, to warm up..

written by  Sarah Andrea on May 5, 2010 from Liverpool, United Kingdom
from the travel blog: Europe 2010
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Ah, Jolly Ole England! I think the "Beatlemania" thing would be awesome.....take lots of pics! The guest House sounds amazing and very "English/cozy" if you know what I mean...kettle and all. I'm sure you had mixed feelings about leaving Ireland but it sure sounds like you had "good craic" and hope you convinced some of them to come to Canada for a visit (I know Seamus and his family are coming in July (yeah!) but I mean like Paddys girls). Well, keep having fun Sarah, keep in touch, keep sending blogs and thanks again for the "Picasso" card from Malaga...very nice. Love you!
Mommsie

written by  Mommsie on May 5, 2010

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