Bermuda

A maritime calamity began modern Bermudian history.  In 1609, the British vessel Sea Venture, caring English colonists to Jamestown, Virginia settlement, grounded near Bermuda. The survivors were stranded, but with some ingenuity the unwilling new residents established the first permanent settlement. It took a year to build new ships and by the time they were ready to sail, some of them decided to remain.  Three years later, Bermuda colonization began in earnest, and by the end of the century, the island was a Crown Colony.  Bermuda, Britain’s Atlantic Star, is one of the world’s best known resorts – so well known many visitors are surprised to learn that the total land area is only about 20 square miles!

The archipelago is 600 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Hatteras, North Carolina in the direct path of the warming Gulf Stream current.  A protective undersea coral wall rings the chain. The climate is semi-tropical, so the islands are richly blessed with colorful marine life and magnificent flowering plants.  Bermuda is famous for its beautiful scenery, and its proud residents are determined to keep it that way. There are no high rises, no parking meters, no neon signs, no smoke stacks or pollution, and no income tax. Bermuda is a holiday destination, but it is also a major financial center. Visitors are welcomed as guests and while Bermudians see themselves as self-reliant.  Politeness and courtesy are treasured here.

The weather was about 75 degrees with the sun shining brightly.  We took a glass bottom boat ride to see the sights.  We saw a sunken ship that was being carried out to deeper water but it broke in two and there it stayed. But it was good for fishing around.  We fed bread over the side to the fish and they came swarming. This island is really a wonderful island to visit.

                                    

There is a bridge far out there