When one comes across something unexpected and delightful, the sudden awareness is always a joy. What better advertising for a yarn shop that to have a “sheep” standing amid the pansies. The photo below was taken in front of a brick building that houses a business called “The Yarn Basket.” Their phone number is (603) 431-9301. We found this to be a charming display.

As we were walking to the Warner House, another historic building which, unfortunately, is closed on Wednesday, we saw a most unusual site. Right along the side of the street were cemetery vaults from 1847, just three of them, I believe, with just the name of the person enterred there. These were located underneath the small cemetery plot above, rife with crosses.

Portsmouth is a walking town, as parking on the streets is limited, and a lot of the streets are one-way. Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers if you visit. The terrain is hilly. Also, print a map before you go. The streets are not laid out in a systematic fashion, and it’s easy to get lost. You will at least want to be able to find your way back to the municipal parking garage.

Sometimes we see harbor seals, romping about, but did not go to Prescott Park yesterday. The Tall Ships will be visiting this weekend, an event that draws multitudes. With antique stores and small boutiques all over the city, Portsmouth has a lot to offer.

Patricia Cummings

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