On Saturday we took a spontaneous day trip. Miles was feeling a little landlocked, so we consulted the map and chose the seaside city nearest to us: Portsmouth. We drove 1.5 hours south, not knowing what to expect, as neither of us had been before. We decided first to visit the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and oh wow!!!.....we were both very impressed with the ships and museums there.
We toured the decks and interior of two amazing historic war ships. First, HMS Warrior (a British warship launched in 1860)
Next we toured the interior of HMS Victory, the worlds oldest commissioned warship launched in 1765. She is most known for her role against Napoleon and the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, under the command of Admiral Lord Nelson. The battle was won by the English, but Lord Nelson was tragically killed on board by a sniper's bullet. (It took me all of our 4+ years of living here to figure out that this is where Trafalgar Square in London gets its name from. Duh!)
After our boat tours, we explored a bit more of the city and had a play on the windy and rocky shore.
So that's two thumbs up to Portsmouth. We loved it and will most certainly be back!
Great pics, the ocean is so beautiful! :-)
ReplyDeleteoh I like Portsmouth. I grew up not far from there and we used to go a lot. I love seeing all the boats. You should visit during their festival of the sea event. It's not on every year but it tends to be in August and they have all the naval boats there for you to look around, like the aircraft carrier etc, really cool. They also have a fair few old wooden tall ships. It's great day out.
ReplyDeleteThe Mary Rose and Southsea Castle are interesting visits if you like Tudor history, and Southsea Castle. I adored Southsea when I was about Tess's age up to about 12. It has great tunnels and passageways in the walls to run around.
Those war ships are amazing! I love all the masts and rigging, etc. I also love that photo of tess and miles at the spy glass (i can't think of what they're really called... telescope? whatever.) and the one of just you on the beach. You look great!
ReplyDeleteMy hometown and I have just left to return to US! Made me homesick as here I am far from the sea! So much to see in that city for sure! Good luck on more of your ventures.
ReplyDeleteHey Lady! I can't wait to share your wonderful pics with MC. I think he will want to go after seeing your lovely pics:)
ReplyDeleteYay I was there last October! We enjoyed Portsmouth very much although we weren't able to see the ships but we did go up the Spinnaker Tower. Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThat ship is MASSIVE. Your family is cute.
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very neat!!! just love ur cute little family and so excited that it is growing too!! i always wondered, does tess get her curls from miles? also have you found out what u r having yet?
ReplyDeletehoping to get ur package mailed out this next week, i will let u know for sure!
Wow! What B-E-A-U-T-F-U-L photos! Thanks for sharing them; it helps me to be less envious of your trip. Would love to visit Portsmouth one day!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos - I haven't been there before, but my kiddos would love it! I just read your Expat interview - wow, we have so much in common :) The eye candy is amazing here, isn't it?! XOL
ReplyDeleteWhat Great Photos!! Love your blog!
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