Discovering Bermuda

Bermuda

Bermuda was a gorgeous country to visit. It was everything you could ask for in a vacation: scorching hot weather, beautiful beaches, and tacky souvenir shops. We were also there when the America's Cup was in action and that was cool to see from a distance. In this tropical chain of islands, there are some things to be cautious of so you don't get sucked in the "triangle" (or at least to avoid your wallet getting sucked in).  

Be aware of the pricing: Since Bermuda doesn't grow anything on it's island, everything has to be imported. So what might cost you $5 in the states, could cost you close to $30 in Bermuda. For example, a case of beer costs about $55 and a Carton of Milk is close to $12 at a local grocery store in Bermuda (wow-zas). The good news is, Bermuda uses the same currency as the U.S., so you don't have to worry about exchange rates or paying with different bills.

Be aware of the weather: Not only will you get burned if you're not wearing sunscreen, but the weather is also fairly unpredictable. A couple of the days we spent in Bermuda were either windy or rainy (or both).

Beware of the transportation: Although Bermuda is small island, it can still take you awhile to get from one island to island. If you are trying to get to certain parts of Bermuda (like St. George's or Hamilton), taking a ferry may be your best option to save time and money. The ferry is a set price, where the taxi's are metered. For example, from Somerset Village to St. George's, it's about an hour and a half drive metered or a 30 min boat ride. So take the ferry, it's about $5-10 per person.

Even though there are some spendy faults to Bermuda, it was overall enjoyable. The first day we were there, we went to St. George's. This little town was filled with history and magnificent sites. You can easily see all of St. George's in about 3 hours. Everything was so compact, it was rather simple to see everything in this town fairly quickly. There were ship replica's of what the first settlers traveled on, unfinished churches, fresh seafood, and charming little parks.



Our second day was a beach day. It was probably my favorite day in Bermuda because the weather was nice, the water was clear and cool, and our biggest concern was figuring out which beach to go to. Bermuda has so many beautiful beaches, we didn't know which beach to choose. But after talking to our family friends that live on the island, we decided on Horseshoe Bay (a local favorite). From where we were, the taxi drive was about 20 minutes and $7 one way.

After talking with my boyfriend Caleb, and my mom Claire, we all agreed this was by far the best beach we have ever seen. The PINK sand was as soft as a baby's bottom and the water was so clear; not to mention this beach stretched for what seemed like miles so it didn't feel that crowded. There were also little caves and coves you could adventure and swim in throughout horseshoe bay. We found ourselves drifting toward these secluded coves for privacy and relaxation. There were also so many critters crawling around the coves which made that part of the beach much more fun to explore. From sea urchins to baby crabs to schools of fish, you could "sea" it all.

On our last day, I spent time walking around shopping, drinking, and walking to the near by beaches while others went fishing or swimming. It was a peaceful, relaxing last day, minus the shopping. My favorite kind of shopping is bargain shopping, but in Bermuda, there is no such thing. The only thing I bought in Bermuda was a bro-tank for Caleb. It said "I had a big boner" on the back with a big beer glass. The big beer glass was called "the big boner," so it's not as sexual as you think, HA! I also went to a beach that had great snorkeling. This beach also turned into a night club once the sunset. If you're a girl, you will get in for free, otherwise your SOL and have to pay to get in.