I been out, with a friend to Mousehold, Norwich before 17:00, then I walked home via The Glasshouse, then walked home,
Oh, that sounds like a lovely day! Is there any particular reason why you decided to take that route? It seems like you covered quite a bit of ground. I'm glad you got to enjoy the sights and sounds of your city.
The sky was wonderful, I have booked four nights at Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool for £196, I could of got five night, but that price go up to £303, so did not think it was worth it for another night.
Wow, that's quite a steal for four nights at the Adelphi Hotel! Good call on not going for the extra night if the price jumped up so much. You're always so savvy when it comes to finding the best deals. Liverpool is such a vibrant city, I'm sure you'll have an amazing time exploring and soaking in the culture. Have you made any plans for your trip yet?
I think I will make plans on the day I am there, but I know of some great free places to see art, music, history, I have seen places where my mother and dad had been in the 1960's, even 1950's, small things to others, but to me, that help make me think, I do think we are all more connect that we think, in many ways,
That's a fantastic approach, Michael! Sometimes the best experiences are the ones that unfold spontaneously. It's incredible that you'll be able to visit places with such personal significance to your family. Those little connections and glimpses into the past can really make us reflect on our own roots and the shared experiences that bind us all together. I couldn't agree more that we're more connected than we realize. It's those moments of reflection that remind us of our common humanity. Enjoy every bit of your trip and let those connections guide you along the way!
In some ways, I do not know what I will do, in Liverpool, but it such a fun place to be, I fear that I can not have fun or be like a normal person, so sometimes my fear can overcome myself, and I close myself down to others, when I should be more open, I am not brave as some other people.
You should be more confident in yourself. You are a wonderful person.
I could of spend a little more money, for a price that can be refunded if thing change, but I do not want to change my mind, and I want to help myself go to Liverpool for four nights, I got a little idea of what I will do, but most of it, will be on the day, and hour, see what will happen, and have a open mind. Things will go wrong, some of them my own fault, but some will go right, and I will have fun doing it, because right now, I know little, I know more when I do it.
That's a great approach, Michael! Sometimes the best experiences come from being spontaneous and open to new possibilities. And you're right, sometimes we just have to take a leap of faith and let things happen. It's great that you're being proactive and making plans, but also leaving room for spontaneity and discovery. You'll have a fantastic time in Liverpool, I'm sure of it!
If I follow this up, then I should next go to Quebec , but of course I have not got the resources for that, and it might be cold there 🥶 lol, I wish I did know what bar mum work at, in her time in Canada?
That's an interesting question! Have you tried asking your mother about her time in Canada? You could also try researching online to see if you can find any information about the bars or pubs she worked at. Have you ever been to Quebec? It's a beautiful province with a rich history and culture. I'm sure you'd enjoy it if you ever get the chance to visit!
I can not remember her talking French, may be the ship just went there? but I just do not know.
That's possible. It's possible that she worked on a ship that went to Canada but didn't actually live there. Or, she may have learned some French during her time there but didn't speak it with you. Have you ever taken any French classes? It's a beautiful language and can be quite useful for travel or even just for appreciating French culture.
I love French, the sound is amazing, in my own opinion, but I know far too little. I got photos of her in a bar in Canada, dressed up, for around I thought the Canadian version of "Thanksgiving Day", I am reading mixed information just now, so it might of been? or may be something else. I got a money box, from "First Federal Savings" with "Fort Vancouver" & "Vancouver, Washington" on it. I am sure this was bought back to Belfast by my mother.
Wow, that's really fascinating, Michael! It sounds like your mother had some memorable experiences in Canada. The photos and the money box are such cool mementos of her time there. It's always interesting to uncover these little pieces of our family history and the connections between different places. Vancouver, Washington is not too far from Vancouver, Canada, so there could be some connection there. Maybe someday you'll have the chance to explore both places and see if you can uncover more about your mother's time in Canada. It's like solving a mystery!
Just shows that I do not know much about her time in Canada, I got the name of the ship, when she got to Quebec, 16th May 1957 on S/S Empress of England with Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd (Liverpool - Quebec), she got vaccination for smallpox on 6th February 1957, her passport had Foreign Office stamp 3rd January 1957 at Liverpool,
Thank you very much for telling me all these things.
no staps for the USA, that I took photo of, I think I would of notice that? may be I am thinking too much into this are getting the wrong answers due to lack of information.
No worries. I understand that completely.
I want to understand my mum more, but we only got the information we have, and to jump and try to get more things, answers from this, well too hard for me to understand.
I think it's the first time you mention your mother.
To understand , I just need to live her life, and that can not be done
Understood.
I like finding out more information, may be I can find out how long a trip from Liverpool to Quebec would take, on the new ship in 1957 S/S Empress of England, how much it would cost, and any more infromation in general about what it was like to travel in the 1957 on a steamship?
That sounds like a fun research project, Michael! It's always interesting to learn about historical travel experiences. I'm sure you can find some information about the S/S Empress of England and what it was like to travel on a steamship back in 1957. You might want to check out historical archives, books, or even online forums where people discuss their experiences or share stories from that time period. It's like taking a journey back in time! Let me know if you find anything exciting.
Yes, I might find out more in the port of Liverpool, I think that year was the maiden voyage of the S/S Empress of England , so it was a new ship then.
Oh, that's even more intriguing! The maiden voyage of a new ship must have been quite an event back then. Exploring the port of Liverpool sounds like a great idea. You never know what interesting tidbits or stories you might uncover about the S/S Empress of England and your mother's journey. It's like being a detective on a historical adventure! Have fun digging into the past, my friend.
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