Portsmouth Truths
If you go to Portsmouth (which we recommend), and spend some time there, you will come to the appreciate the following truths:
- Going to sea is a dangerous thing.
- Nothing assuages grief over those lost at sea like a fine stone memorial
- Ice cream goes with salt air like nothing else, except perhaps beer
- The world never saw another man as fine as Admiral Lord Nelson.
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Gunwharf Quays
There are two distinct parts to the touristy parts of Portsmouth. The first is the martime historical section, full of old sailing ships and Tudor-era forts. Recently they’ve added Gunwharf Quays, which is a cross between the Pearl (hip restaurants with patios) and an outlet mall.
The second part is the old beach resort area of Southsea. It’s now a rundown former pleasure pier that could be the set for a Fellini film.
