Thursday's Child: Trip moments inspired by the Beatles

Photo used courtesy of Lighthouse Picnics

When we visited Newfoundland three years ago, one of our favourite experiences was a family picnic at The Lighthouse. (Note:  for my readers in Australia, Malaysia, and other distant locations, Newfoundland is the easternmost of our Canadian provinces.)

Located along the southeastern coast in the charmingly-named community of Ferryland, the lighthouse operated until the late 1970s, when it was abandoned and fell into disrepair. The current owners saw its potential, and fixed it up as a beautiful home base for serving their picnics.

Photo used courtesy of Lighthouse Picnics

When we arrived, we placed our order, choosing from a number of sandwiches served on homemade bread with tempting fillings.  We also ordered lemonade that was served in individual mason jars.  Once we decided on our food, the servers gave us a couple of blankets along with a flag.  We ventured onto the rocky hills beside the lighthouse and found a grassy spot on which we spread our tartan blankets.  We placed the flag beside us so the servers knew where to bring our lunch.  After we had eaten our wonderful picnic, we walked to the edge of the cliff and watched whales swimming in the ocean below. 

And the Beatles connection?  With our desserts of strawberry rhubarb fools, we indeed enjoyed “Fool on the Hill”.

This got me thinking: what other trip moments have we experienced that can be described by Beatles’ songs? Anytime I give Andrew road directions from the passenger seat, it’s “Nowhere Man” (and sometimes “The Long and Winding Road”).  And in France this summer, when I enjoyed a croissant every day for breakfast, it was difficult not to think, “I am The Walrus”. 

How about you?  Any trip moments – or life moments – best described by Lennon and McCartney?