So, I do not know why hostels seem to choose me to be the single female who gets to share a room with all men. This has happened a number of times on my trip and again last night. Let's just say I was shocked when I came out of the bathroom and was faced with 5 big Italian men! I was cool about it (quickly put away all my undies) but not too comfortable. I had a bad experience in Rome with the guys I shared a room with standing over with me with flashlights and taking pictures as I slept. That was really unnerving especially as I couldn't do anything: they were completely wasted and I was greatly outnumbered. So granted, I would be a little uncomfortable as I was outnumbered again this time. Fortunately, the hostel was great about moving me into another room once I asked. And they did say they racked their brain over who to put in my room: the 5 Italians or 5 English blokes. In my books, neither should have been an option. But it all ended relatively well. Just that the guys above my room were rowdy: they serenaded me with the full version of "99 bottles of beer on the wall" at 4am, accompanied by stomping, hooting and hollering. Ah, Liverpool - isn't it grand!
Yesterday was a marvelous day in Liverpool. I visited the two Cathedrals (very different). The Metropolitan Cathedral looked like a spaceship from the outside and glowed blue on the inside: very cool! Then I walked along the pier and started my Beatles experience. I visited the Beatles Story Museum (a little overpriced for what they had) and then the Magical Mystery Tour (cool to see a few of the important sites in Beatles history). I went to the Cavern Club and watched a bit of a performance and then headed back to the pier. I have plenty of pics for you Kristen - you would love Liverpool! It was a blistering hot day but I loved it! Since I arrived in Ireland, the weather has been great. It just has to keep up for another 2.5 weeks!
In the evening, I met up with Bill, a man from the Egypt Western desert trip. It was nice spending time with someone I met earlier on.
As I already mentioned, last night was rough as there was constant yelling, singing and stomping from the groups staying in the hostel. We'll see how today goes for me! I leave for Keswick, in the Lake District. It should be a really quiet and relaxing few days where I can walk up mountains. Got to relax before I hit Scotland with avengeance!
I hope everybody is doing well and enjoying spring. It sure feels like summer where I am! (Sorry, I don't mean to brag!)
Love, Lisa
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