Day 43. Saturday, August 9 – Liverpool to Chester, England

Saturday 9 August 2014

With no room at the inn and no room down the road, we left not knowing where we were going, but knowing we wanted to ride.  But first a ferry ride across the Mersey…….So duckies, cross the Mersey… ….Gerry and the Pacemakes created the iconic song.photo-2

Though you can throw a stone across the river,DSCN1743 we were treated to a tour down,DSCN1728 back DSCN1741and then over the Mersey River, offering a beautiful view of both LiverpoolDSCN1727 and the opposite shore.photo The wind was kicking up, blowing in the storm for tomorrow, but thankfully it was behind us.  That was the good part, the busy road on the other hand, was not so fun or picturesque.

We had tried for hours to find a place to stay in the next town, highly recommended by several as a place to see.  Since our sightseeing in Liverpool was limited, we were happy to find a hotel, DSCN1754the first one we came to, as we approached city centre.  A stroll around the town was not disappointing.  The wall around the city DSCN1761and other remnantsDSCN1769speak of the fort built in 79 A.D. by the Romans.

The streets are lined with interesting shops,DSCN1771 candyDSCN1789and old buildings,DSCN1770 but most notable is the Chester Cathedral,DSCN1790The cathedral…. dates from between 1093 and the early 16th century, although the site itself may have been used for Christian worship since Roman times. ”  It is amazing to walk a cloister built in the reign of Henry VIII.DSCN1777

The nave was amazing, as was the stain glassDSCN1779 and incredibly detailed mosaic wallsDSCN1787all viewed while listening to the choir sing like angels.  Fascinating Cathedral and lovely town.

A great day starts late, ends early and has the wind at your back the entire time.   The weather has been fabulous the last few days, guess it’s paying it forward, as the forecast for tomorrow is for 100% chance of rain.

5 Responses to “Day 43. Saturday, August 9 – Liverpool to Chester, England”



  1. Morgan Says:

    Glad your last few days have been in beautiful weather. Today looks like a day only fit for ducks, definitely not bikes. Be safe out there



  2. Bill Says:

    Nice hats…..looks like you guys are doing some major site seeing



  3. Pat and M.E. Says:

    The Bluecoat hospital? Didn’t we call them the Red Coats? I’m so dumb in history…. but what a nice day you had!



  4. Travis Says:

    Nice photo tour of the cities. Interesting places with a mix of old and new. Since many of the pix have lovely “birds” in them, I’m betting JB was behind the lens. Especially like the one of the dolly in the black dress giving him the eye.



  5. Jerry and Lori Says:

    yeah, couldn’t figure that one out either and never researched it.

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