Liverpool, Sheffield, Scotland

Liverpool was really great. Although I had showers time and again I headed out to explore. The cathedral is massive and by its sheer size impressive. Really loved the Lady's Chapel inside.
Toxteth cemetary has loads of old tombstones and is definately worth a visit as well as Albert Dock although it's missing tombstones, haha.
Even browsed through the gift- & souvenir shops without feeling ashamed of being just another tupid tourist. I just don't get why 99% of the shirts are men's shirts.

Got over to Sheffield on Thursday then and had a nice walk with the guys on Friday. There are still some areas I haven't been to. Saw a haunted mansion which was obviously not inhabited but still had a burning lightbulb on the first floor. Spooooky! Was treated like a Sheffield citizen in a coffee shop which scares me, haha.

Over to Scotland on Saturday. The group was very nice again and the house we stayed in is an old farm house. Very cosy inside and has everything you would want.
Been six days in the highlands and it feels like a whole month. I really feel at home here and will come back for sure.
Had a pleasant walk at Glen Lyon the first day and one at Loch Tay on the second. The third day we spent at a whiskey distillery (I had six drams, haha) and then took a walk along "The Birks of Aberfeldy" - a more or less steep climb next to a rushing river with waterfalls at every turn. Had a little rain in the afternoon. Actually that was the only rain I had throughout the whole week!!! Very unusual but also very nice, haha.
Walked part of the West Highland Way on day four through the highest british moor with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains with the finish line at the entrance of beautiful and (in)famous Glen Coe. Did another part of the West Highland Way during the next day along equally famous Loch Lomond.
The last day was labeled "Munro Day" as we climbed up two Munros, Ben Lawyers and Ben Ghlas. Again we were very lucky weather-wise. Unbelievable view from the top!!!

Sitting in the bus to Edinburgh airport having free wi-fi. How cool is that, huh? I just love this country, hehe.

 Liverpool Cathedral - Lady's Chapel

 Glen Lyon

 Loch Lomond

 me on Ben Ghlas

 view from Ben Lawyers

Above us only sky

Arrived safe and sound in Liverpool. John Lennon Airport. How cool is that? And their slogan is "Above us only sky" Quite touching I think.
Took to my room at "The Liner" which is a hotel with a maritime theme... I stay on Deck 5, haha.
Just had a quick stroll around the city centre for some food. Considered checking out Cavern Club, but it's the tourist hole Anthony said it was. So I stuck to food and managed the self service at Tesco, yeah!
Since it's heavy showers outside I'm just enjoying my crisps with "flame grilled steak" flavour and BBC One on TV.

 

The Liner Hotel

Haha... what else would I need?

On the road again

Again my bags are packed. I just chill right now, play some guitar, have a rehearsal with Maria later and then catch my plane to Liverpool. Got a little lucky cause the flight controllers don't strike and although riots have started there as well they were south from where I intend to stay.

So Liverpool here I come!!! Home of the Beatles and the Reds, Albert Dock, Mersey, Penny Lane and Cavern Club!

Stay tuned!