Arriving in town with a vague ferry/Tate plan, we wandered along the main artery of Liverpool city centre and down to the river where we were generally mightily impressed by the majestic white buildings edging the Mersey. The boys somehow had not come across the Mersey Ferry song (gap in their education – I blame the parents). So I played it to them, in the Fab Four Café while waiting for it. They were generally unimpressed and asked me to keep the noise down.
The weekday commuter (cheaper) ferry being weekend-unavailable, we went for the “harbour cruise”, an hour and a half circular tour of the river. Would be educational. The brightly coloured boat contrasted sharply with the steely Mersey.
It was a bit November-nippy, but also undeniably atmospheric, standing on the deck looking out across the wide grey waters. The boys did not agree and sat screened in the café area.
Why had I never considered a trip to Liverpool before? Let me just go ahead and add that to my never ending English bucket list.
I imagine that dock would look wonderful in the sunshine!!
Sunshine would have transformed the Mersey Ferry! Must go back and check out more Beatles and bars.