I took a train to Ainsdale, to the north of Liverpool, to see a chocolate maker who is a friend of one of my Melbourne friends. Ainsdale has a pleasant, village kind of atmosphere, with a neat main street, pretty houses and it’s near the water. There is a good range of shops including a smart looking bike shop near the station.

Robert runs Ainsdale Fine Chocolates with his partner Jo, and they welcomed me warmly, and with a large coffee! The shop has a delightful aroma of chocolate, and display cabinets reveal Robert’s skills in the art.

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They make a great range of chocolates and their Everton Mint chocolates are not only a work of art but a work of taste!