travisgill
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Day 6 - Wed, 29 Aug:
Today’s route: 270 km with a bit of sightseeing around Liverpool and then to the port in Hollyhead where we boarded a ferry to Dublin, Ireland.
We decided to make the best of this minor delay and try to see some interesting things in the Liverpool area, so we both hopped on my mule and rode two-up.
No wonder Chantil wanted her own motorcycle almost immediately after I bought one! Just look at the view taken up by my fat head!!
The morning was cloudy but dry…
… until we reached this section named “Scotland Road”. Is this a sign of things to come once we reach Scotland in a week?
We arrived early enough at Crosby Beach in Liverpool that it was just Chantil, me, and...
...100 cast iron figures facing towards the sea. Each one labeled with their own number.
The 100 human figures are a modern sculpture called Another Place by Sir Anthony Gormley. The figures are modeled after the artist’s own body.
Another Place was first exhibited on the beach of Cuxhaven, Germany, in 1997 followed by Stavanger in Norway and De Panne in Belgium.
As you walk further out to sea the figures take on a very different look...
...because the sea starts to create its own version of the statues.
Even the statues furthest from the ocean are sculpted by the harsh wind and blowing sea spray.
Chilling out with Sir Antony Gormley.
As far as art goes, this is one of the more interesting pieces because it covers such a large area and allows the viewer to draw their own conclusion on the meaning. What does Another Place mean to you?
One of my favorite vehicles is the Land Rover Defender. The UK has its share of them. I would love to find a decent one to bring back to the USA.
An advantage of a motorcycle here is that many tolls are free. Thumbs up!
We then rode over to the area that inspired the Beatle’s song Strawberry Fields Forever.
There used to be a Salvation Army here that housed a children orphanage.
John Lennon grew up near here and one of his childhood treats was the garden party that took place each summer - on the grounds of Strawberry Field.
We returned to Chester BMW Motorrad to pick up Chantil’s mule. They confirmed the high coolant temperature switch was bad but didn’t have the part until next week. We asked them how much we owed, and they gladly said “Nothing, we didn’t fix anything. Enjoy the rest of your trip!” Admittedly, I felt they should have received at least some payment for the labor of troubleshoot the sensor, but they refused. I hope that I can repay their kindness by putting the good word out to the world – Go to Chester BMW Mottorrad, their service department is excellent and their customer service is awesome! Repeat… Go to Chester BMW Mottorrad, their service department is excellent and their customer service is awesome!!
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day!
Next stop Denbigh Castle…
Today’s route: 270 km with a bit of sightseeing around Liverpool and then to the port in Hollyhead where we boarded a ferry to Dublin, Ireland.
We decided to make the best of this minor delay and try to see some interesting things in the Liverpool area, so we both hopped on my mule and rode two-up.
No wonder Chantil wanted her own motorcycle almost immediately after I bought one! Just look at the view taken up by my fat head!!
The morning was cloudy but dry…
… until we reached this section named “Scotland Road”. Is this a sign of things to come once we reach Scotland in a week?
We arrived early enough at Crosby Beach in Liverpool that it was just Chantil, me, and...
...100 cast iron figures facing towards the sea. Each one labeled with their own number.
The 100 human figures are a modern sculpture called Another Place by Sir Anthony Gormley. The figures are modeled after the artist’s own body.
Another Place was first exhibited on the beach of Cuxhaven, Germany, in 1997 followed by Stavanger in Norway and De Panne in Belgium.
As you walk further out to sea the figures take on a very different look...
...because the sea starts to create its own version of the statues.
Even the statues furthest from the ocean are sculpted by the harsh wind and blowing sea spray.
Chilling out with Sir Antony Gormley.
As far as art goes, this is one of the more interesting pieces because it covers such a large area and allows the viewer to draw their own conclusion on the meaning. What does Another Place mean to you?
One of my favorite vehicles is the Land Rover Defender. The UK has its share of them. I would love to find a decent one to bring back to the USA.
An advantage of a motorcycle here is that many tolls are free. Thumbs up!
We then rode over to the area that inspired the Beatle’s song Strawberry Fields Forever.
There used to be a Salvation Army here that housed a children orphanage.
John Lennon grew up near here and one of his childhood treats was the garden party that took place each summer - on the grounds of Strawberry Field.
We returned to Chester BMW Motorrad to pick up Chantil’s mule. They confirmed the high coolant temperature switch was bad but didn’t have the part until next week. We asked them how much we owed, and they gladly said “Nothing, we didn’t fix anything. Enjoy the rest of your trip!” Admittedly, I felt they should have received at least some payment for the labor of troubleshoot the sensor, but they refused. I hope that I can repay their kindness by putting the good word out to the world – Go to Chester BMW Mottorrad, their service department is excellent and their customer service is awesome! Repeat… Go to Chester BMW Mottorrad, their service department is excellent and their customer service is awesome!!
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day!
Next stop Denbigh Castle…