A Day in Liverpool, Liverpool, England (B)

There are some destinations we dream about for years. We read about them; plan for future trips, many of which go untaken; we save for them; and, when the time finally comes, we feel as though we’ve accomplished some big life goal.

And then there are some destinations we visit simply because the price was just too good to pass up. This is how I ended up spending a day in Liverpool.

In early-December, when I found myself with a full week off work I knew I had to take advantage of this rare opportunity. As it was nearing the Christmas season, and we were due to fly home in a couple of weeks time, I wasn’t too keen on spending a tonne of money so I decided that this was the perfect time to stay local and do a bit of sightseeing in my own backyard.

It was a cold and foggy morning when I made my way down to the bus station. It wasn’t unbearably early but felt that way thanks to the weather.

The bus was already waiting at the stand when I arrived, but the driver was nowhere to be found. He was off indulging in an early morning coffee, an activity I would have gladly participated in if it weren’t for the threatening sign on the bus prohibiting hot drinks aboard. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).