Before I head back home, I should tie up some loose ends with some reflections on Portland. Portland is not a traditional tourist place, but I managed to find plenty to do there. The town itself is not the most interesting place architecturally - the most noticeable thing are the many bridges that cross over the river. There is also a lot of homelessness about (something that I have seen in all three locations, but particularly in Portland). However, it does have several things going for it, not least the public transport system which is plentiful and, in the centre, free. (It does stop every two block though so it is usually just as quick to walk).
The hotel I stayed at (Hotel Fifty) had definitely benefited from its recent makeover and was quite comfortable. It also had some good design features such as a way of turning on the water in the walk-in shower before you walk into it. Location-wise it was within walking distance of most things, particularly shops, giving it a similar feeling to being next to Broadmead in Bristol or the centre of Swindon. However, the museums and galleries there were well-stocked given the size of the town so it made for a diverting place to spend a few days.
Before I head back home, I should tie up some loose ends with some reflections on Portland. Portland is not a traditional tourist place, but I managed to find plenty to do there. The town itself is not the most interesting place architecturally - the most noticeable thing are the many bridges that cross over the river. There is also a lot of homelessness about (something that I have seen in all three locations, but particularly in Portland). However, it does have several things going for it, not least the public transport system which is plentiful and, in the centre, free. (It does stop every two block though so it is usually just as quick to walk).
The hotel I stayed at (Hotel Fifty) had definitely benefited from its recent makeover and was quite comfortable. It also had some good design features such as a way of turning on the water in the walk-in shower before you walk into it. Location-wise it was within walking distance of most things, particularly shops, giving it a similar feeling to being next to Broadmead in Bristol or the centre of Swindon. However, the museums and galleries there were well-stocked given the size of the town so it made for a diverting place to spend a few days.
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