Sea Odyssey

Before I show you what we've been up to in Liverpool this weekend, I must say a very big thank you for all your wonderful messages of comfort after my last post. It has been a very sad time here on the P.P.


My lovely daughter managed to get home this weekend, and we decided to check out what was going on in Liverpool. Three giants were roaming the city as part of a spectacular three day event to mark the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The whole story behind it can be found here at Sea Odyssey.

On Saturday we headed into Liverpool by train, and were absolutely delighted to see this amazing sight as we stepped out of James Street station. A huge puppet dog called Xolo was galloping up and down, to the delight of the thousands of people lining the road.

He was closely followed by the 'little girl' giant who was looking for her uncle. 

She was thirty feet tall, and operated by a team of puppeteers called the "Lilliputions'.

The event is based on the true story of a ten year old girl who had written a letter to her father, a steward on the Titanic. Of course, the letter was never delivered and her father never came home. The original letter is in Liverpool's Maritime museum.

Later, after lunch, we joined thousands of excited onlookers at St George's Hall, waiting for the arrival of the 'Uncle' giant who was looking for his niece.

We were so lucky that the heavy April showers had cleared and there was blue sky.

Suddenly, there was an incredible sound as everyone caught the first glimpse of the 50 foot giant coming round the corner onto Lime Street. It was as though everyone whispered "WOW" at the same time.

My photographs are rubbish really, as I couldn't get a good vantage point in the vast crowds..... but there are some wonderful shots and videos around on Google and Youtube .. just type in Sea Odyssey.

I can't begin to describe the atmosphere around Liverpool yesterday ... the whole city was smiling, and we were all happily chatting to strangers as we waited for the giants to appear ... it really was the most incredibly uplifting, magical experience.

The spectacle finished at lunch time today, with the three giants sailing away down the Mersey .....

(Google images)

Sadly, I couldn't be there see it today, but I'm so pleased that we got there yesterday, to be part of it all!

I've never been so proud of my home city!