Why did the Beatles cross the road? To become the most legendary band of all time.

We've finally reached the final stage of the Beatles-portion of my trip to England. Moving out of Liverpool, the last few pictures are pictures I took at Abbey Road studios in London. (Though, admittedly, the last one I did NOT take.) It was one of the relatively few sunny days in England and we hopped off the tube to the other side of London to take in the place where it all happened. Every. Single. Beatles. Song. Was. Recorded. In. This. Building. I just sat there staring at the entrance not even coming close to realizing what I was seeing. We're not allowed to go inside, partially because it's still an active recording studio, but mainly so hordes of people like me don't swarm the place. So, an outsider's picture behind a gate will have to do. The sidewalk is right outside of the studio, where the four took the infamous Abbey Road album cover photo in 1969. I took the picture the right angle, not the opposite side, like some people were doing. I had to stop myself from correcting them. The writing is my signature on the wall outside the studio, and as you can see, I'm one of many fans who have traveled the world to see this sacred place for music-lovers. Mine reads, "There are places I remember all my life though some have changed. With all my loving, Abby 7/1/13." It's the closest I've ever felt to  the Beatles. I like thinking, even though my signature is now obscured beneath the thousands of people who have gone there since July, that I left my permanent mark on something that The Beatles loved, were familiar with, and housed their great creative spirit. It was a fantastic trip, and thanks to my family for making this all happen. I remember every now and then that I've been to all the places I've read about for years and I am just shocked that I had the privilege to see where The Beatles became The Beatles.