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Knowing About Bermuda Beach Pink Sand

Bermuda has an astonishing natural beauty which is famous throughout the world especially because of its stunning pink sand beaches. These wonderful shores do not only please the eyes, but they also provide a unique place for special occasions like weddings. Let’s take a closer overview of what makes Bermuda beach pink sand so special. According to the Island of Bermuda’s summer forecast, its pink sands are a result of crushed coral and minute, pink shells blending with white sands from the island. Read more:- https://exclusivetransportationservis.hashnode.dev/knowing-about-bermuda-beach-pink-sand

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Second Chance at Forever - Epilogue

Here we are, at the Epilogue!  This has been a wild ride, and I’m so grateful to all of you for taking it with me!  Many thanks to @stupidsatsuma​, without whom I’d still be flailing alone in the corner.

For the @dwsecretsanta, my present to @wordsintimeandspace!

@doctorroseprompts​ and @timepetalscollective​ as an AU fic

General warnings for: alcohol use, cursing, discussions of sexual activities and mature situations.  No explicit love scenes.

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Summary

Once upon a time, a boy and girl met at a bar and fell in love - until he ghosted her.

Five years later Rose Tyler’s best friend Mickey is getting married, and arranges a dinner for her to meet the groomsman she’ll be walking with - unaware that the two already know each other.

John Noble’s not sure how his friend and mentee managed to connive with the Universe to bring the One Who Got Away back into his life; all he knows it carefully built and maintained walls are crashing to the ground with no warning.

Note:  this occurs during their trip directly after Mickey and Martha’s wedding

It was their second morning in Bermuda before Rose even considered opening her suitcase.  The afternoon they arrived John had her out of her sundress almost before the door shut behind them, and the most she donned after that was a robe whenever they had room service delivered.

The second morning, however, she woke to a view of the ocean, breathtaking in its beauty.  Carnal desires somewhat sated for the moment, she decided they should have breakfast in the hotel restaurant, if only to give the housekeeping staff a chance to clean the room and change the towels.

“What’re you doing?” John asked groggily, and she glanced back at him as she lifted her suitcase onto her half of the bed.  He was deliciously rumpled, the temptation to climb back into his arms almost unbearable, but she held fast.

“I want to go explore today.”  Unzipping the suitcase, she frowned at the unfamiliar garment bag folded neatly on top of what she had packed.  “Did you…” she trailed off, and he crawled down the bed to peer into the luggage.

“Oh.  I think that was Donna- she stopped by Thursday night, said she had a few things for you to pack.  What is it?”

“Dunno.”  She pulled the bag out, and when it unfolded a crisp envelope with her name printed in Donna’s neat handwriting fluttered to the floor.  “Hang on.”  Putting the note aside for the moment, she unzipped the garment bag to reveal a white halter neck sundress.  Thin cotton with a heavy lace overlay, it was simple and beautiful.  Rose slipped it on over her head, turning to the floor-length mirror in the corner to admire it. “Ooh, this is nice.”

John hummed in agreement, watching her with heavy eyes as she twisted and turned in the mirror.

After smoothing it down her hips one last time, mostly to torture him, she reached for the note again.  Reading it to herself first, she was glad she did at seeing the message.

Rose,

Grandad and I consider ourselves to be the best judges of your and John’s effect on each other, having known both of you before and after you found each other again.

The happiness and light you bring to each other is a beauty unsurpassed, one very rare and precious.  It should be treasured always.  We may have gone out on a limb with the contents of the other envelope, and please do not feel pressured to make use of it.  We love you, and we love your love.  Do what is best for you, and when the moment feels right.

If that happens to be on your lovely trip, well, consider yourself lucky to have such an amazing assistant-slash-sister.  (If so, we better be your first call!)

All our love,

Donna and Granddad

Rose bit her lip, blinking back tears.  The sundress was starting to make sense, and with a shaking hand, she reached for the other envelope.  This one was manila, legal-sized, and she was unsurprised yet unprepared to see a Notice of Intended Marriage.  The form was filled out already with their details, the only blank being the Place of Intended Marriage.  A receipt was stapled to the front, with directions on how to pick up a marriage license from the Registrar.

“Well?  What is it?” John asked, coming up on his knees.

She smiled tremulously at him, so touched by Donna and Wilf’s sentiments she barely even noticed the sheet fall from his hips, leaving him bare.

“This might sound crazy, but hear me out.”

John fidgeted nervously, sticking his hands in his pockets to try to contain their shaking.  It had certainly been an interesting day, full of unexpected adventures and discoveries.  Their hotel was right off the beach, and a short hike down had them settled on a blanket, their feet buried in the famous pink sand.

They’d debated for hours, going back and forth over verbal pro and con lists, when John finally took her hand.

“I love you,” he had said seriously, staring into her eyes, “and I want to spend my life with you.  That starts today, regardless of whether or not we sign a piece of paper.”

The conversation had changed then, and after lunch they’d found themselves in a taxi to Hamilton, making arrangements that fell into place easier than anything had yet.  A jewelry store on a busy corner by the ferry dock caught Rose’s eye, and they’d quickly found a ring with pink sand inside it that she fell in love with instantly.

When John had opened his own suitcase he’d found an envelope as well, this time in his grandfather’s hand.

John,

This was your grandmother’s.  We agreed to keep it for you to give to the woman who makes your heart sing the way hers made mine.

Only you can say if Rose is that woman.  If so, then it’s hers when you’re ready.

Granddad

Now the sun was beginning to sink, and he stood alone next to a justice of the peace.  Music began to play softly, and his head snapped round from where he watched the sunset to find Rose walking towards him, beaming.  She clutched a small bouquet, her hair unbound and feet bare as she made her way through the sand.

The tide was starting to come in, lapping gently at their ankles as he took her hand in front of the justice, and he thought the official might have even made a passing comment on it, some sort of parallel.  He was too busy staring at his bride, taking her in in wonder.

Never in his life had he felt so happy, so sure about something.  The same certainty was reflected on Rose’s face, the sunset paling in comparison to her beauty.

The most wonderful person he’d ever met wanted to spend her life with him, wanted to give him all she was, and for the first time he matched the feeling.  Rose made him want to be better, to do better, and if she held one hand, he could move mountains with the other.

Rings and kisses were exchanged, the photographer they’d hired snapping shot after shot, but all he cared about was her.

He’d gotten a second chance at forever with her, and it was glorious.

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The Year That Was: 2018

Wow. What a year.

2018 was our most adventurous and exciting and hard and and challenging and busy year yet. And you know what? We enjoyed every minute of it. The good, the bad, the REALLY bad, the trips and the days at home.

This year wouldn’t have been possible with you, sweet friend, so thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for being here with us. We appreciate you following along on our Instagram, our blog, our YouTube, Facebook, and our Twitter. We also want to thank you for supporting our first line of merchandise with our “y’all” sweatshirt line! This was an unforgettable year. Let’s take a look back at it…

The TRIPS! We traveled more this year than we ever have in our lives. One of our 2018 New Year’s Resolutions was to travel more and we are endlessly grateful we got the opportunity to do so this year. We went to Atlanta for Americasmart and stayed at Brian Patrick Flynn’s gorgeous cabin. We went on our first cruise together with Celebrity Cruises and visited San Juan, St. Maarten, and Saint Kitts. We flew to Columbus, OH for speak and present at our first ever home show event and had a blast. We celebrated PJ’s birthday in Alys Beach, our favorite beach, and found the newest member of our family: Alyster! We went on our second cruise of the year with Celebrity Cruises and visited Bermuda, where we fell in love with the beaches with the pink sand and got to hang out with Adam Rippon and his boyfriend JP for a night. After that, we went to San Francisco, which was our first time in California together. We went to our first major Pride parade and stayed with our new friends Kyle Krieger and Titus Fauntleroy. A few weeks after that, we were in Mexico with our best friends for a few days, soaking in all of the culture and delicious food. After that was Marfa, TX, our first time in the Lonestar state. What a beautiful, wonderful trip, where we made new friends that we still keep in touch with. We then traveled to the Dominican Republic to celebrate Pride in Punta Cana, which was such a fun and crazy experience that we will never forget. Then, a last minute trip to Amsterdam took our breaths away. By far our favorite place we visited this year, Amsterdam stole our hearts in every way possible. We were home for about a month until we went on our last trip of 2018 and our third (!) cruise with Celebrity Cruises to help them celebrate their new ship The Edge, where we met Nate Berkus (!!) and saw Malala speak, and Andra Day perform. To say we traveled a lot this year would be an understatement, but what we can’t say enough is how thankful and grateful we were this year for the chance to travel and experience these new places together. 2019, you have a lot of living up to do!

The BLOG! We feel like we really found our voice this year in our blog and what we wanted to write about and share. We discussed how people surprise you, our third wedding anniversary, and a small tradition we do every fall. The posts you seemed to like the most, though, were our posts on marriage, like sharing a last name, using the word “partner” over husband, sharing a bank account and sharing clothes, whether or not you show affection in public, on going to bed angry, and the magical thing that happens when the sparks wear off. Thomas shared a couple of relationship posts from his point of view, like this one and this one, and we shared more recipes this year as well. Though it wasn’t on OUR blog, a dream came true for us this year when our house was featured on Design*Sponge, one of our favorite interior design websites. We have many more topics planned in 2019 to talk about here on the blog, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Our favorite part of the blog this year, though, was learning about you and your stories with our Feature Friday series every Friday! You shared your ups and downs and your struggles and triumphs, your coming out stories and how you dealt with it. You inspired us more than you will ever know this year, and we can’t wait to learn even more of you in 2019.

Our YOUTUBE! We kind of stepped back from making YouTube videos this year to be honest, but we still posted videos like our weekend getaway to Atlanta, Thomas’ birthday weekend and Thomas’ video to PJ for his birthday, PJ’s video for Thomas’ Valentine’s Day surprise, and our reaction to the groundbreaking Love, Simon. We also shared our morning routine, and a couple of our traveling videos. You followed along as PJ got botox and Thomas got a tattoo, as well as when we fixed up our rental house to get it ready to sell. We even posted a couple of design videos, like this one and this one. The last couple of weeks have been so much fun, though, going live almost every night with y’all! It feels like we’ve built a small community where we all talk to each other about what’s going on in our lives and what we’re going through. We love being able to talk to y’all and learn more about what’s going on in your lives. It’s been such a fun experience and we can’t wait to continue it in 2019.

This year has been such an unforgettable, crazy fun ride, and we can’t believe it’s over. We can’t wait to see what 2019 brings for not only us, but for y’all as well. It’s been such an exciting adventure hasn’t it? We’ll look back on this year down the road and remember how much fun we had, and most likely not remember the arguments and disagreements we had, too, because nobody is perfect and we hope we never give you the impression that we are.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being here with us this year. You mean more to us than you’ll ever know, and we’ll see you in 2019!

xx

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An Official Invitation to Wear Every Color This Spring

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An Official Invitation to Wear Every Color This Spring

From: The Weather-Appropriate Wardrobe Committee To: bcc Subject: The Spring 2018 Colors Gala

Good morning,

It is our absolute pleasure to invite you to the Spring 2018 Colors Gala, featuring our guests of honor, stylist Stella von Senger and photographer Denise Bodden.

(And to all those astute members who pointed out our delay this year, we thank you for your kind patience and apologize for any inconvenience; your wait will not be in vain.)

After much deliberation, this year’s theme is “Picnics and Popsicles,” chosen for its satisfying alliteration, the cute hashtag possibilities and, most importantly, the color palette. The Committee would like to acknowledge that the theme’s name was decided in a 45/55 split, with just less than half the WAWC expelling an audible groan when “Picnics and Popsicles” was first suggested, and the slight majority: a delighted squeal. The former group came around once it was confirmed that “Picnics and Popsicles” could be viewed as ironic. All’s well that ends in bold, bright outfits.

Logistical Details:

Where: Your backyard, the park, anywhere you can put a blanket down, anywhere with scratchy grass, your imagination

When: Now until June 21st, 2018, technically (although you’ll find that the gala has been known to bleed into summer)

Temperature: 75 degrees Fahrenheit

Most importantly, the Dress Code:

– Tie-dye dresses with optional blouson sleeves (in aquamarine blues and sea glass greens) –Straw bags striped with berry colors and dangling yellow lantern earrings –Cocktail-olive-green silk dresses with enough fringe to make a grandmother’s ottoman blush –Square purses in a shade of pink so specific one might liken it to the color of a newborn kitten’s nose, with red lucite handles that, when paired with the cocktail-olive-green dress, look like the missing pimento -Bare feet

–Paisley mules in a groovy 1960s wallpaper hue –Tomato red gardening trousers, worn either with a newspaper-colored collared shirt or anything at all that your heart desires -A straw hat (to be placed on top of the head while standing; on top of the face while napping) –Sunglasses sourced by a Venice Beach bodybuilding museum in the same blue hue of a 1974 math textbook blue –Clear totes for a clear mind –Sandals that double as friendly baby bird monsters -Sun-blocking turtlenecks (if Diane Keaton can stand the heat, so can you) in key-lime-pie green –Bermuda-sand-pink pants and a gingham shirt tied around the waist -Black suede clogs to throw ‘em off your scent (if you have to ask who, then you’re safe) –Black square-toed embellished pilgrim shoes, just in case

–Key-lime-pie green and Bermuda-sand pink paired together, in general, also known as a “Palm Beach Wedding” –Floral pants without the Miranda Priestly “florals for spring” reference –Ribbed knit polos, preferably — though this isn’t mandatory — in the same shade of blue as a new folder on your computer’s desktop –Cherry-pie-red-and-whipped-cream-white checked dresses (worn with or without butter-yellow tights) –Pearls: rings, earrings, barrettes, etc. -As much citrus (oranges, lemons) as your acidity tolerance can possibly stomach -More pink: let’s call it anything but millennial, though (note that it’s especially swinging on a long skirt) –Pool-water-blue striped button-downs –Rouched everything, but especially dresses with teeny flowers all over them -Backbends, cartwheels, splits, bendy-legs -Sun squints, sunscreen, sunshine -Sleeping dogs

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As always, feel free to interpret the above as you wish: take what you love, leave that which activates your allergies, sing at the top of your lungs and forgo any sort of underpants.

See you there with bells on!

Sincerely, The Weather-Appropriate Wardrobe Committee

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Photos by Denise Bodden. Styled and modeled by Stella von Senger

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Bermuda Travel Guide

Bermuda Travel Guide

Date Visited: July 2017

Introduction

Exploring Bermuda has been on my bucket list for some time, so when I found a cheap flight from New York City I snapped it up. I then turned to booking.com to book my accommodation and saw the few hotels on the island were charging upwards of $600 per night. Ouch! Where were the cheap guest houses and hostels? I turned to Airbnb.com and found a wonderful, comfortable room in a family home for less than $100 per night – a real bargain for this island.

Warwick beach on the south coast.

Bermuda is one very expensive travel destination – a real challenge for those travelling on a budget. This British Overseas Territory doesn’t market itself as a budget-friendly destination, the island is all about 5-star resorts, fine dining restaurants and expensive boutique shopping – a destination for the well-heeled.

I originally planned to visit during June of 2017 but the already high prices were in the stratosphere thanks to Bermuda being the venue for the Americas Cup. I arrived two weeks after the cup and found retailers in town were still selling surplus clothing (from the cup) at full retail prices – there are never any bargains on this island.

South Coast beach.

Despite the scary prices, there are ways to keep costs down – such as eating in local cafes (where you can get a meal for around $12), or by shopping in supermarkets and self-catering.

If you choose to eat in tourist/ ex-pat restaurants, you should always be prepared for ‘sticker shock‘ when you receive the bill. In one cafe I paid $20 for a sandwich, which then came close to $30 once the gratuity and my drink was added. At the North Rock Brewing company, a small glass of one of their fine craft beers cost me $13.80 – that left a nasty aftertaste! I met a vacationing American family who had dinner one evening in a hotel restaurant. During their dinner the servers kept pouring water, which the family thought was house water. In the end they had a charge on their bill of $130 for water. You can read more about the high cost of living here.

Typical South Coast beach

If you can live with the high costs then Bermuda is a beautiful, engaging and rewarding destination and one not to be missed. On this well-ordered island, there is something for everyone – from a pristine environment, lots of history, a rich culture and so much more. Then there are the wonderful Bermudans – friendly, welcoming and always hospitable. Despite the budget-busting costs, Bermuda is a veritable paradise, one which I enjoyed and hope to return to again one day.

Bermuda Shorts

“The short-pant is a terrible fashion choice, unless it is from Bermuda.” So said Winston Churchill after a visit to Bermuda in the 1940’s.

Bermuda shorts in every colour of the rainbow at ‘Tabs’ in Hamilton

Bermuda shorts were originally designed by the British Army for wear in tropical and desert climates. During WWII, there was a shortage of clothing in Bermuda. At the time, the General Managers of two local banks (who were concerned that their male employees would not have suitable clothing to wear) arranged for a local tailor to make two pairs of formal shorts (modeled on the shorts of the British military), for each of their male employees. This was the beginning of Bermuda shorts as acceptable business attire in Bermuda. Since their inception, local designers have improved the design of the shorts, using better materials and brighter colours.

Bermuda shorts on sale at Tabs in Hamilton.

One thing I noticed while on the island is how popular the shorts are with local businessmen and government employees. Bermudans wear their shorts for all occasions – including weddings.

“How to wear your Bermuda Shorts” Source: “Tabs” – Authentic Bermuda Shorts

Men on Bermuda wear their Bermuda shorts in a variety of bright colours, always with long (knee-length) woolen socks – often in the same colour as their shorts. The look is completed with formal (black/ brown) shoes, a freshly ironed dress shirt with tie and a navy blue jacket.

Bermuda shorts come in a variety of colours, with red (same colour as the flag) being especially popular.

Bermuda Triangle

Boundaries of the Bermuda Triangle. Source: Wikipedia

A blog about Bermuda wouldn’t be complete without mention of the Bermuda Triangle. Since the 1950’s, writers have written fictional stories about ships and aircraft mysteriously disappearing in the vicinity of the triangle. The boundaries of the triangle were defined in a pulp fiction publication – Argosy  – in 1964.

The area defined by the triangle is one of the busiest shipping lanes on the planet and while ships have become wrecked/ disappeared, there is no evidence to suggest that paranormal activity was responsible for any of these misfortunes. Either way, the story of the triangle has sold lots of books over the decades and (today) lots of tacky ‘I went to Bermuda and survived the Bermuda Triangle..’ souvenirs.

Heather Nova

Heather Nova in concert.

It would be amiss of me not to make mention of one of my favourite musicians, who happens to be a native of Bermuda – Heather Nova. I first saw Heather in concert in Zurich, Switzerland in 2009. The concert was a magical experience – from her enchanting, mystical voice, to the meaningful lyrics of each of her carefully composed compositions.

Heather was touring Europe while I was visiting Bermuda so no chance of seeing her perform at home. If you ever have the chance to attend one of her concerts (she is often touring Europe) I would recommend you do so – but be warned – there is a magical quality about her music and she will put you under her spell.

Location

Bermuda is an extinct, isolated volcano, located atop a seamount, far from anywhere, in the middle of the North Atlantic ocean. The closest landmass is Cape Hatteras (North Carolina), on the east coast of the United States – approximately 1,070 km (665 mi) to the north-east.

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At different periods in history, the seamount has been completely submerged which has allowed marine organisms to form a limestone cap which covers the entire island and provides the white/ pink powdery sand beaches and turquoise water for which Bermuda is famous.

History

The Bermudan flag alongside the Union Jack.

Unlike its Caribbean neighbours to the south, remote and isolated Bermuda was never settled by indigenous Indians from the Americas. The island remained undiscovered until 1505 when Spanish navigator Juan de Bermudez passed by, while sailing back to Spain from a provisioning voyage to Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic/ Haiti). The island was named after Bermudez who returned again in 1515 dropping off some pigs who could be used as food by anyone unlucky enough to be wrecked on the isolated outpost.

Martello Tower in St. Georges parish, part of line of defensive forts built by the British.

Bermuda continued to remain off the radar until 1609, when an English provisioning ship – the Sea Venture (captained by Sir George Somers) – would be deliberately ship wrecked on its reef. The ship was en-route to the new English colony of Jamestown, Virginia when it became caught in a fierce storm and was blown off course. When the reefs of Bermuda were spotted days later, the ship was deliberately run aground in order to save all survivors and allow them to salvage parts from the ship.

The survivors spent ten months on Bermuda, where they found plenty of food – including a thriving pig population. During this time, they were able to use tools and parts from the Sea Venture to build two new ships – Perseverance and Deliverance – one of which they filled with food stores sourced from the island. When the two new vessels were complete, most of the survivors set sail, completing their journey to Jamestown. Upon arrival they found a starving colony, which they were able to save using the supplies from Bermuda. Had this not happened, England’s new colony of ‘America’ would most likely have failed.

Tunnel in Fort St. Catherine – St. Georges Parish

When Somers departed Bermuda for Virginia, he left two volunteers on the Island to maintain Britain’s territorial claim. As a result, Bermuda has been continuously inhabited as a British territory since the wrecking of the Sea Venture in 1609, and claims its origin from that date, and not the official settlement of 1612.

Initially the island was run as a company, with land divided up between shareholders. Tobacco was the only agricultural crop grown but wasn’t profitable due to the small size of landholdings. Due to the lack of agriculture, slavery was not as important to Bermuda as it was on the ‘plantation’ islands in the Caribbean.

With almost no natural resources, Bermudans would eventually turn their attention to other sources of income. For centuries, Bermudan salt traders would spend six months of each year in the Turk & Caicos islands (TCI) where they harvested salt, which was then transported and sold in America (for further information on TCI, please refer to my TCI blog). Due to the Bermudan presence on the islands, Britain claimed TCI as a territory – a claim which continues today. Following territorial disputes with the Bahamas over the TCI and a change in salt markets, the Bermuda salt trade ended.

Bermuda Sloop.

In the 17th century, the islanders gave up on agriculture and instead turned their attention to the sea and everything maritime. For years, Bermuda Cedar had been used for ship building and the island had become famous for its shipyards. Design refinements led to the development of the famous ‘Bermuda Sloop‘ which sailed faster than any other boat at the time. These speedy sloops were perfect for pirates and privateers and Bermudian merchant vessels turned to privateering at every opportunity during the 18th century – preying on the shipping of Spain, France and other nations.

During the American War of independence, Bermudian sympathisers sold sloops to American rebels through third-country ports. It’s said these sloops greatly aided the American war effort, allowing the Americans to defeat the British.

Towing the floating dockyard across the Atlantic Ocean.

After the war, Britain (who had lost control of all it’s ports on the US east coast) turned it’s attention to fortifying Bermuda and creating a strategic regional Naval Dockyard on the island, the centre piece of which was the world’s 2nd largest floating dockyard, which was constructed on the River Thames (London) over a period of three years then towed across the Atlantic to Bermuda in 1869. Today you can view the semi-submerged rusty remains of the dockyard in the mouth of Spanish Point.

Since WWII, Bermuda has positioned itself as a centre for Offshore Banking – the main industry on the island – with tourism being second. The official currency of the island is the Bermudan Dollar, which is pegged to the US dollar. Businesses on the island accept payment in both currencies.

The Bermuda Eastern Blue Bird is featured on the $2 note.

Architecture

Shops in St. Georges town.

As I flew into Bermuda, I couldn’t help but notice all the blindingly white rooftops reflecting the dazzling tropical sunlight. White rooftops are a unique architectural feature of the island, with every type of building sporting the same white pointy cap. The reason for this is a very practical one – besides the fact that it also looks very pretty. On an island which lacks rivers or any other fresh water source, rainwater is the only source of fresh water and all rooftops are required (by law) to serve as rainwater catchments.

Painting at the Masterworks Art Gallery showing workers constructing a Bermudan rooftop.

Roofs are constructed using limestone slabs (a natural filter), which step down to a trough which then directs water into underground holding tanks. All homes are painted in pretty pastel colours with thick stone walls designed to withstand hurricane-strength winds.

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Sights

Parish Map of Bermuda

For a small island, Bermuda packs in a lot of sights – from historical towns, museums, galleries, gardens, old forts, stunning beaches, diving, snorkeling, sailing, hiking, bird watching and so much more. After ten days of zipping around on my scooter I still hadn’t covered everything.

Included here is a brief overview of sights from the most northern parish (St. Georges) to the most southern (Sandy’s):

St. Georges Parish

St. Georges town.

The UNESCO World Heritage listed St. Georges town was Bermuda’s first English settlement and served as the capital of Bermuda for its first 200 years. The town today is pleasantly renovated and offers a wealth of sights for visitors to explore:

St. Peters Church – the oldest Anglican church in the New World, which includes a segregated Slave Graveyard.

Somers Garden – where the heart of George Somers is buried.

Tucker House Museum – once home to Henry Tucker (former president of the Governors Council), this museum provides a view of life in a typical home from the 1700’s

  Colorful St. Georges.

Kings Square – the main square which includes the historic town hall.

Bermuda National Trust Museum – housed in the former Globe Hotel, this museum highlights Bermuda’s role in the American Civil War.

World Heritage Centre – Located on the waterfront, this renovated, former warehouse provides an overview of the history of St. Georges.

Apart from sightseeing, the town offers lots of boutique shopping, restaurants and cafes.

The Unfinished Church.

The Unfinished Church

Located on a hill overlooking St. George’s Town, construction of the Gothic-style Unfinished Church was commenced in 1874 but never completed due to lack of funds and disagreements between local parishioners. The site is administered by the Bermuda National Trust who have closed the grounds due to structural deterioration causing risks to visitors. You can walk around the perimeter fence from where you can take photos. The church is located on the aptly named Church Folly Lane.

View of Catherine’s Beach from Fort St. Catherine.

Fort St. Catherine

Located over the hill from St. Georges town is beautiful St. Catherine’s Bay and Fort St. Catherine. The impressive fort is surrounded by a dry moat and accessed by a drawbridge and contains a large number of tunnels, towers and ramparts. Today, the fort houses a museum, which is one of the more interesting on the island. It was just offshore from the fort that the Sea Venture was wrecked in 1609. The entire crew came ashore where the Fort St. Catherine now stands. Further along the north coast are several smaller forts which you can visit.

The Rainbow Parrot-fish is the largest herbivorous fish in the Atlantic with males reaching 1.2 metres. Source: www.arkive.org

The protected cove at St. Catherine’s Bay is ideal for swimming and offers good snorkeling. On the other side of the fort is the small, protected Achilles Bay. The bay offers good snorkeling and it’s here you have a chance of spotting the giant Rainbow Parrot fish. Further along the coast is the much more developed (and busier) Tobacco Bay.

Hamilton Parish

The main chamber of Fantasy Cave.

The Crystal Cave complex is comprised of two caves (tickets sold separately) – Crystal Cave and Fantasy Cave. The caves were discovered in 1905 by two 12-year-old boys searching for a lost cricket ball and have been a tourist attraction ever since.

Native to Bermuda – the White Tailed Tropic bird is locally known as the Longtail – seen here on the north coast of Hamilton parish.

A great place to photograph the Longtail birds is along the north coast of Hamilton Parish – just to the north of Flatts village. This part of the coast is comprised of small cliffs where the birds have their nests.

The picturesque Flatts Village.

Beautiful Flatts Village is located in a small inlet and is home to the Bermuda Zoo and Aquarium. It’s also home to the Village Pantry – a great place for breakfast and coffee (see ‘Eating Out’ below).

Smiths Parish

Jamaican Anole at Spittal Pond Nature Reserve.

Located on the south coast of Smiths Parish, Spittal Pond Nature Reserve is the largest reserve on the island and is a great place to see the fauna of Bermuda. The reserve stretches along south shore and features an 8-acre Spittal Pond, a large brackish pond (home to Egrets, Herons etc), surrounded by marsh and woodland areas.

A recent introduction to Bermuda – the Yellow-crowned night heron at Spittal Pond Nature Reserve.

Devonshire Parish

Jamaican Anole at the Arborteum.

One sight worth visiting in Devonshire Parish is the Arborteum. Once British army property, this national park covers 22 acres of trees, shrubs, meadows and forest. If you wish to photograph the Bermuda Eastern Blue Bird, you’ll find them here.

The Bermuda Eastern Blue Bird.

Pembroke Parish

Front street in downtown Hamilton.

Capital of the island since 1815, Hamilton is a small, vibrant and a friendly city. It’s the heart and commercial hub of the island. Front Street runs along the waterfront and is the life and soul of the city. It’s here you’ll find shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Hamilton.

Away from the waterfront,  you’ll find the Bermuda Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, City Hall and Bermuda Art Gallery.

Cenotaph and the Cabinet Building, Hamilton.

  Courthouse in Hamilton.

  Artwork at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.

Located on the outskirts of Hamilton is the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), whose aim is to enhance understanding (through interactive exhibits) of the ocean including its diverse marine life, corals etc. The museum also includes information on Bermuda ship wrecks, including treasure found from diving expeditions.

Artwork at the Masterworks Art Gallery.

Located inside the Bermuda Botanical Garden, Masterworks Art Gallery is a nonprofit organization dedicated to art made in and inspired by Bermuda. The gallery displays some 1400 masterpiece collections including paintings, photographs, drawings and maps. The gallery cafe is a wonderful place for lunch.

Warwick Parish

View of Warwick Long Bay.

Located on a quiet stretch of the south coast, Warwick Long Bay beach is a fabulous, beautiful half-mile stretch of pink sand. The pink hue is caused by the crushed shells of a microscopic organism called foraminifera. The turquoise water is ideal for swimming and there are plenty of quiet little coves either side of the main beach.

Warwick Beach

Southhampton Parish

Storm approaching Horseshoe Bay Beach.

Ranked in 2016 by Conde Nast Traveller as one Top 20 beaches in the world – stunning Horseshoe Bay Beach features a curved stretch of pink sand against the blue waters of the Atlantic.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse.

Perched high on a hill, overlooking everything in Southhampton Parish, is the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse – the tallest lighthouse on Bermuda and was one of the first lighthouses in the world to be made of cast-iron. For the most panoramic view of Bermuda, you can climb the 185 steps to the top outdoor viewing platform.

Sandy’s Parish

View of the Royal Naval Dockyard precinct from the Bermuda National Museum.

The Royal Naval Dockyard was once used as a British navy base but today plays hosts to cruise ships and hoards of cruise ship passengers. The area around the dockyard is home to the Bermuda National Museum, Clocktower Shopping mall (lots of tacky souvenir shops housed inside an impressive British Navy warehouse) and restaurants and cafes.

The Old Commissioners House at the National Museum of Bermuda.

The best museum on the island – The National Museum of Bermuda is housed inside an old fortress – The Keep – and provides a comprehensive history of the island and it’s culture. The centre-piece of the museum is the Old Commissioners House – the oldest cast iron house in the world – built in 1820 in the Georgian style. The house contains two floors of exhibits, including a photographic exhibit of the Longtail bird by former Bermuda resident (and famous Australian TV producer) Reg Grundy.

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Built in 1860, Somerset Bridge is the world’s smallest drawbridge. The bridge is made up of two halves with an 18-inch wide piece of timber placed between the spans to bridge the gap between the two. This piece of timber can be opened (by hand) to allow the masts of small sailing boats to pass through.

Diving

While it looks ideal, Bermuda is surrounded by a treacherous fringing reef which has claimed many ships in the past.

The fringing reef which surrounds Bermuda has claimed many ships over the centuries – all of which has created a diving playground. I did a two-tank dive with Dive Bermuda who have their shop at the Grotto Bay Resort in Hamilton Parish.

The dives cost just under $200 which included all equipment, boat transfers and as much water as you care to drink. Food is not provided on the (half-day) trip so if you get peckish between dives you should bring something along.

Our two dives were at the wreck of the Cristobal Colon (very fragmented/ dispersed wreck) and then North Rock -both a 50 minute boat ride from the island on the north-west side of the seamount. You can view a Franko map of Bermuda dive sites here.

Accommodation

In a word – expensive! Most hotels on the island are upscale resorts/ hotels catering to tourists with deep pockets. There are no budget hotels or hostels. If you are on a budget it’s best to look at options on either Couchsurfing.com or Airbnb.com

Eating out

There are a variety of restaurants on the island catering for all budgets. Most places which serve mainly tourists/ ex-pats charge high prices and additionally add a 17% gratuity to the bill. You can avoid all of this by eating in local cafes.

Local Restaurants

Of the local ‘cheapies’, my favourites include:

Rotisserie Grill (South road in Smith’s Parish) – Always popular, this restaurant offers roast chicken meals with mashed potato and salads for under $15. Homemade desserts are also available.

Pizza House Restaurant (several branches on the island) – makes a mean pizza and roast/ fried chicken meals with salads and vegetables.

The Spot Restaurant (Cedar Avenue in downtown Hamilton) – cooking here is hit and miss but its hard to beat their prices. One of the cheapest places in the heart of Hamilton.

Tourist Restaurants/ Bars

Bar at the Swizzle Inn

Of the tourist restaurants, the Swizzle Inn is a local institution, which was responsible for developing the national cocktail – the Rum Swizzle. For those who are thirsty, the good news is – there are two branches on the island – one in the north at Baileys Bay (the original pub – located across the road from the Crystal Cave) and one in the south on the South Shore Road. Apart from great cocktails, the food menu is very good with blackboards dinner specials every evening and trivia and other activities during the week – plus you can leave a permanent mark on the island by adding your scrawl to the walls.

Flanagan’s Irish Bar, Hamilton

Located on Front street in downtown Hamilton, Flanagan’s Irish Bar is popular with tourists and locals for its extensive food and drinks menu. A great way to soak up the ambiance of Hamilton is to have dinner on the balcony overlooking the harbour.

If you are looking for dinner or drinks in St. Georges, I would highly recommend the waterfront Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio. The menu at Wahoo’s combines local and European influences from the Austrian-born head chef (and joint owner) Alfred Konard. The fish here is especially good.

Cocktails

The national drink of Bermuda is the Rum Swizzle, which was developed by the folks at the Swizzle Inn but is sold all over the island.

How to prepare a Rum Swizzle:

A Rum Swizzle at the Swizzle Inn

Ingredients (makes 6):

4 oz Gosling’s Black Seal Rum

4 oz Gosling’s Gold Rum

5 oz Pineapple Juice

5 oz Orange Juice

¾ oz Grenadine or 2 oz Bermuda Falernum

6 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

Method: 

Into a pitcher ⅓ full of crushed ice – add Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Gosling’s Gold Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, Grenadine or Bermuda Falernum and Angostura bitters.

Churn vigorously until a frothing appears or mix in a cocktail shaker.

Strain into a martini glass.

Another favourite cocktail is the simple but tasty Dark ‘N’ Stormy – made with dark rum (the ‘dark’) and ginger beer (the ‘stormy’) served over ice and garnished with a slice of lime.

An island staple – the Dark ‘n’ Stormy cocktail.

Cafes

As with every other destination, I was on a mission during my 10 days to find the best coffee on Bermuda. Finding a good coffee is not easy but after an exhaustive search, I can say the best coffee is served at the Devils Isle Cafe in downtown Hamilton. The cafe is open from early morning, which is a good thing since their breakfast offering is also one of the best on the island.

If you’re anywhere near the Flatts village, you’ll be happy to know the folks from Devils Isle Cafe are also responsible for the Village Pantry. I was staying up the road, so I started most days with breakfast here and would recommend the Avocado Crush (like guacamole on toast) with a poached egg added on top.

The best coffee in St. Georges is served at the CV Cafe in downtown St. Georges.

  Visa Requirements

Despite being a British Overseas Territory, Bermuda maintains it’s own visa policy. All flight and cruise ship arrivals into Bermuda are from just three countries – United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. All visitors to Bermuda must have a return ticket and the right to re-enter one of those three countries. You can check your requirements here.

Getting There

By Air

Around 1/3 of tourists (235,000 in 2015) to Bermuda fly into LF Wade International Airport – the only airport on the island. The airport is located in the northern parish of St. Georges and (due to the fact that most flights are between the US and Bermuda) offers US immigration/ customs pre-clearance, which means US-bound passengers clear Customs & immigration in Bermuda so flights arriving in the US from Bermuda are thus treated as domestic flights. At the time of my visit a new, bigger terminal was being constructed.

The following airlines provide flights to the island:

Air Canada – Flight to Toronto–Pearson

American Airlines – Flights to Miami, New York–JFK, Philadelphia

British Airways – Flight to London-Gatwick

Delta Air Lines – Flights to Atlanta, Boston, New York–JFK

JetBlue Airways – Flights to Boston, New York–JFK

WestJet – Flight to Toronto–Pearson

By Sea

Most tourists to Bermuda arrive on a cruise ship from the United States.

Around 2/3 of tourists (385,000 in 2015) to Bermuda arrive on cruise ships (mostly American tourists on ships from the east coast of the US), which berth at either the Royal Naval Dockyard (2 berths) or in downtown Hamilton (2 berths). The two berths at Royal Naval Dockyard – Kings Wharf and Heritage Wharf occupy the same long pier, and is where most ships dock. The other two berths are located on Hamilton harbour alongside Front street but due to overcrowding in town (when ships are docked), authorities allow few ships to berth in the capital.

Cruise ship docked at the Royal Naval dockyard.

Bermuda is a sailing paradise and attracts yachts from around the world, hence a small number of visitors (less than 1%) arrive by private yacht.

Getting Around

Ferry

Bermuda Ferry Routes Source: http://www.bermudaforvisitors.com

There are four ferry routes operating in Bermuda – a Blue, Pink, Green and Orange route. While I was exploring the island on my scooter, I always looked to incorporate a ferry trip into my journey. Ferry journeys save a lot of time as distances across the water are considerably shorter than those on land where roads are narrow, windy and long. Passengers pay $5 a ticket and you are able to take your bike or scooter on-board for an extra $5. The ferry journey from Hamilton to Royal Navy Dockyard is 20 minutes, versus the road journey of almost an hour.

Bus

Bermuda bus routes Source: https://www.bermudayp.com

Government-operated pink (inspired by the colour of the pink sand beaches) public buses provide comprehensive coverage across the entire island on 11 different routes from the main terminal in Hamilton. Fares are very reasonable, buses run frequently (i.e. until 7-pm) and service is very good. Since there is no car hire on Bermuda and taxi’s can be expensive, bus is a good transport option for visitors who do not want to hire a scooter.

Taxi

Taxi’s are available for hire, but like everything else on Bermuda, they’re not cheap. A taxi from one end of the island (St. Georges) to the other (Royal Navy Dockyard) will cost around $78.

Car

Renault Twizy’s at the Hamilton Princess Hotel

There is no car rental on Bermuda, however a small fleet of electric Renault Twizy’s are now available for rent from Current Vehicles, located in the car park at the front of the Hamilton Princess hotel in downtown Hamilton. The Twizy is an over-sized shopping trolley, able to carry two (smallish) passengers, with the second passenger tucked tightly in behind the driver. The cars were originally bought onto the island as support vehicles for the America’s Cup (June 2017).

Interior of the cosy Twizy.

Scooter

A scooter is the best way to maximise your time on Bermuda.

In the absence of car rental options (and apart from the recently introduced Twizy’s), scooter is the only rental option for those who wish to explore the island independently.

There are various scooter rental companies around Bermuda, all of whom seem to charge similar (i.e. high) rates. Prices start at $55 per day and reduce on a sliding scale, so the longer you hire the cheaper it becomes. I rented my bike through (and would recommend) Oleander Cycles – my ten day rental averaged out at $30 per day.

All companies will drop-off and pick-up their scooters from anywhere on the island and they require all drivers to do a short driving test before they will agree to rent you a scooter – they will not rent you a scooter if you appear to be less-than-confident on two wheels.

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