Liverpool Pier Head at Dusk

We were back in Liverpool earlier this month, 43 years to the day after we left. I don't come back as often as I used to, but leaving never gets easier.

"It's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me // But my darling when I think of thee" - The Dubliners

We ate an exceptional meal at Cargo Seafood Restaurant & Bar on our first night, and took a long, sunset walk along Princes Parade afterwards.

We looked across the Mersey river when we emerged from the restaurant to see the sun setting over New Brighton.

I don't think I will ever not be in awe of the Liver Building. Built in the Edwardian Baroque style, the Liver Building has two clock towers, topped by copper Liver Birds (Note, Liver is pronounced lie-ver, unlike Liverpool which rhymes with river).

The sky began to glow ever more orange as we made our way back towards Albert Dock.

We saw brand new buildings that I had not seen before, these near to the new Isle of Man ferry terminal.

I should probably mention at this time that I'm an Everton supporter and went to see the brand new stadium earlier in the day. I predict that the derelict area between the Isle of Man ferry terminal and Bramley Moore Dock will be completely redeveloped within 5-7 years.

We watched skateboarders show off at the old Pier Head while the sky burnt orange behind them.

We stopped to admire the Beatles statue at the old Pier Head. I said to Stephen that I didn't know who they were but they must be famous as so many people were taking photos with them, which elicited several gasps and stares from the crowd of tourists.