On Holidays, the Gombeys come out to perform. I never know where, never know when, but they're there. It is SO cool to watch a parade of Gombeys pass. They are totally unknown performers, but considered a National Treasure. The rhythms the band plays while these performers dance is mesmerising. (And the 'baby Gombeys' are adoreable!)
In Bermuda, it is not appropriate for men to walk about the town with no shirt on - if a police officer sees you, he may well ask you to cover up! As well, women are requested to wear a shirt (not walk around in their bikini tops). Sorry boys....you'll have to hit the beach to see that!
On our last trip we were talking to one local guide and found out a interesting fact that we did not no.... many of the houses if not most...get all there water from the rain...If you look at the way the roofs are built they are like collection water ways, which funnel the water down and into pipes which go into the basement of the house. The entire basement is one big water tank which is used for the homes water..Just don't take a long shower...
All through out Bermuda you will see the Bermudian Arches... We were told that it is good luck to stand in them and make your wish...These are not hard to find as almost all the hotels have them and they are on many roads.This was our second time in one and well we have to beautiful children, and have been married this year May 9 for 17 years so far..Some thing must work
I took this photo outside the Aquarium. It's not a trash can. It's not a phone box.It's a mail or post box (for letters).Of course remember that if you post (mail) something here it will need a Bermuda stamp - even though Bermuda will take US dollars for payment, they won't mail your letters or post cards with a US stamps.
Like the Brits, Bermuda also has a teatime. Many of the hotels serve afternoon tea with scones. The scones on the island are yummy, theyre soft like the scones in England, not hard and cookie-ish, like NYC scones!tea-time is a little inconvenient though, as its usually in the middle of the day, around 3oclock.
Everyone in Bermuda is incredibly polite. Everyone says "good morning" or some other greeting when you pass them on the street. We noticed that even on the bus, riders would say "good nite" to everyone on the bus before departing. Its a very cordial country, so don't forget to be polite in return!
They do have a rule on the Island, at least I believe its a rule, that you must have acceptable clothes on at all times, meaning you cant walk around with a bathing suit on. Except for the beach. I know they dont let you on the buses, and most likely the ferrys either, if you dont have clothes on. I know they appreciate it when you do ahve clothes on. I doubt they would refuse to let you on, but they do tell you to put on clothes.
Bermuda is surrounded by water. But it is salt. One of the problems for the early settlers was not being able to find any fresh water springs. Since then, some have been found, but it's not enough for everybody. So Bermuda has strict rules. Each house must have a clean white roof and must catch the rainwater in a cistern for the use of the household. When I was in Bermuda in 1963, I could look from my St. George hotel over to the catchment basins on the hill opposite. Now there are desalinization plants. But Bermudians still collect water for their cisterns.Photo was taken either from a tape (photographed TV) or a slide. The person on the roof is cleaning it.
This sounds funny, but trust me, you'll learn to appreciate just saying "Good Morning". I think it's just something that has been programmed in our heads from the days Bermuda was really trying to be a very hot tourist destination. And trust me, I've seen people local and foregien alike been ignored for not say "Good morning" before asking or saying something to a staff member. So just do it, plus you'll get bonus points with the big man upstairs.
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