I spent the day through the eyes of The Beatles. I drove down the roads they once drove down, I went to the houses they once lived in, I relived some of their greatest moments. Some even the greatest in history. The Magical Mystery Tour took me to Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, and the former childhood homes of George, John, and Paul. I have come to know so many little details about these gentlemen that I would have never known had I not come to Liverpool.
The first time McCartney and Lennon officially met, other than the occasional stare on the bus to school, was at St. Pauls Church after a grand performance by the young Lennon in the band The Quarrymen. The lyrics to his performance were ever-changing and he only played four of the five strings on his guitar. His mother had been teaching him how to play on the banjo. Thus having no clue what to do with the last string. When McCartney came along and self tuned it for him, he was so impressed. Not only was this Church the official meeting site of the two legends. But months after the hit "Eleanor Rigby" was released, a grave at the church with the name "Eleanor Rigby" carved on it, was discovered in the graveyard behind the church. McCartney claiming it had nothing to do with the song, that they didn't even know about it. An infamous coincidence I was unaware of until this adventure.
I later had the chance to see and hear The Beatles Story, through the voice of Lennon's sister. It was a spectacular museum with such greatness to it.
After the sun came out, fantastic noodles, from China Town Tokyou (I do recommend this place), And a day full of the Beatles and life, I am happy to leave Liverpool with high ambitions of coming back.
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