With the mountain forecast looking a bit iffy, we made a spur of the moment decision to take ourselves off to Liverpool for some city fun and a bit of University reminiscing. It didn't disappoint!
After a bit of shopping en-route, we found ourselves at the Albert Docks by nightfall and ready to party!
Despite only being a few hours from the mountains of Wales, we felt a million miles away, as we picked our way across the docks, via a variety of dance floors and bars.
With Halloween only a matter of hours away, the city was gearing up to party and we were only too happy to join in!
The inevitable late night, necessitated a slow start this morning. We stayed next door to 'The Beatles Experience' and our deep slumber was broken a little too early by them belting out 'its been a hard days night' from loud speakers outside the hotel. Seemed rather apt.
Had a chilled day soaking up the sights of the city. Since I lived here (way back at the start of the century!), they've really 'done the place up'! The buildings are really impressive!
And the docks are much smarter (although, sadly, Fred weather map seems to have gone!)
Was less impressed with the Tate Art Gallery. Well, this exhibit entitled 'Four Folded Blankets', failed to fire my imagination or artistic appreciation very much...
Then, to crown off the mini-break, we went to visit what is widely regarded as 'the cradle of Outdoor Education excellence' - our old university house in Bennison Drive. A place filled with history and great memories for many a JMU graduate.
Struggling to stay awake, we were spurred on by a fabulous sunset on the drive back west.
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