For a city that has a lambanana as its symbol, you know you're in for a novel time there.It's not a joke, the lambanana, is intended to be just what you think it is - a cross between a banana and a lamb. Reminiscent of Liverpool's golden era as a flourishing dock where wool and bananas were common cargo.
Liverpool was colourful and inspiring for me at every turn,
allowing me to look past the rainiest of days and the bleakest of winter.
I'm pretty sure this has something to do with its hippy ties. As I infringe upon The Cavern where the Beatles use to stage live performances,
and fiddle with old school style nick nacks in various souvenir shops, I find myself happily transported to lala land.
This may be a controversial statement, but there's definitely more than the Beatles and Liverpool FC to the city.
There is art and architecture where you seek it
and dainty little Georgian houses to peer at.
The latest Liverpool One shopping district is a joy to stroll around for half a day,
and if you ever need a meal to fill you up and warm your heart, Barburito at the top floor of the arcade is an excellent destination. Quite like the Starbucks for burritos, you get to tailor make your dish - grilled chicken with mild beans, medium hot salsa, extra cheese and guacamoule please. The steaming hot, jam-packed and piquant wraps really can hit the spot.
In fact, I have had no problems with food at Liverpool. An all time favourite Chinese restaurant would be Mei Mei at Berry Street. The portions are hearty, the service friendly and the food...oh the glorious food! I can rest assure you that you are in good hands there. We had roasted duck wrapped in yam paste, deep fried to perfection; steamed garlic prawns and sizzling tofu. And that, was sincerely at the top end of the list of good Chinese meals I had in the UK.
Finally, a leisurely stroll at the Albert Docks among twinkling Christmassy decorations and buzzing restaurants is the perfect way to end a perfect day trip around Liverpool city.
