Travel Day, December 19
December 19, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
We flew from Omaha at 11:30 a.m. to Newark. From Newark we fly to Manchester; we leave at 7:30 p.m. on the six-hour flight. It will be Wednesday morning when we get there though because of theRead more
Manchester
December 20, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌫 10 °C
Arrived about 7:15 a.m. and went to our hotel to leave our luggage. Walked to a nearby restaurant for breakfast. Architecture is amazing.
Manchester Christmas Markets
December 20, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌫 10 °C
After breakfast we walked through a few outdoor markets and shopping areas. Lots of yummy food in the markets! Town Hall was by the first market.
Manchester Cathedral
December 20, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌫 9 °C
The Cathedral is old and new. One displayed piece was from 690 AD and some original walls from 1250. The floor, however, was new last year and is heated primarily by two holes drilled deep into theRead more
More of the Cathedral
December 20, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌫 9 °C
National Football Museum
December 20, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌫 9 °C
This museum opened in 2001 and moved to Manchester in 2012. It is interesting with lots of interactive exhibits. Trevor had a great time looking at everything!
More of National Football Museum
December 20, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌫 9 °C
Train to Liverpool
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street, about a 40-minute ride. Walked quickly through shopping area after leaving train station. The buildings are so interesting to lookRead more
Bluecoat, 1717
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Liverpool's oldest building in the city center.
Goodison Park, Home to Everton FC
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Some shots outside the stadium, which was built in 1892 and is one of the world's oldest purpose-built football grounds. We ate at the restaurant before the tour.
Goodison Park Tour - Dixie Dean Suite
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Lilly was our guide. We had our own personal tour because they had to move our time since they had an unexpected group of school kids come for a tour instead of skating because the ice wasn't ready.
Goodison Park - Stadium
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Scenes from inside the stadium.
Goodison Park - The Pitch
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Up close to the playing surface after walking out the way the players do.
Goodison Park - Locker Room/Media Area
December 21, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Magical Mystery Tour
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Took a two-hour bus tour to see parts of Liverpool related to the Beatles.
The Beatles Story Museum
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
This museum had an audio-guided tour through the life of the Beatles.
Albert Dock
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Lots to see by the neat area by the waterfront.
Liverpool at Christmas!
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Beautiful lights!
Cavern Club
December 21, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
The Beatles played here in early 60s.
Etihad Stadium, Home to Manchester City
December 22, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
This is the football club Trevor likes. This stadium was built in 2002 and was really nice. We had another fun tour of this stadium. There is actually an entire campus with training facilities for theRead more
Etihad Stadium - Suites
December 22, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
These suites really were sweet as you can see! However, tickets for this team are actually some of lowest.
Etihad Stadium - Stadium and Pitch
December 22, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Some scenes from inside the stadium.
Etihad Stadium - Locker Room/Media Area
December 22, 2017 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
You can definitely tell these are newer facilities. The locker room is round so there are no corners and all players can easily see manager and each other.
Old Trafford, Home to Manchester United
December 22, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Tour #2 of the day! This team is a rival to Manchester City. It is the second largest stadium after Wembley in London and holds about 76,000.
Old Trafford - Museum and Suite
December 22, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
They had a huge museum. The suite was small and not as impressive, and I didn't even take a picture of it!
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