Moongate : In front of a lot of houses, you can see an kind of arch just like Stargate SG-1. We asked our taxi driver who explained that these thing are called Moongate. Some people belief that people, especially young lovers or newlywed, pass through this gate and make a wish. The wish has 18 months to be realise or the whole process has to be done again. Some others believe that it’s a sign of luck.
BERMUDIAN DRESSING CODE. I have read on VT someone making fun of the Bermudian costum. I don't agree with such an attitude. Maybe what's funny for you is normal for somone else and what's normal for you is funny for someone else!!! SO BE RESPECTFUL! This is what travelling is all about!!!Personnally, my husband and I we took this customs very seriously when it was aksed to go to the Gala with Bermudian clothing. It is simple : Jacket, shirt and tie, with a bermuda and long socks. My husband socks were not long enough though...
Bermuda shorts are proper business attire during the summer. Try to look smart in general--this island is NOT laid back like the rest of the carribean--leave flip-flops and torn jeans in the Keys. Bermugens aren't snobs, but if you dress fairly well, you'll feel more comfortable.
Bermuda seemed to have a very mixed cultural population.One thing that was a riot was they consider it rude I think to turn your back to the bar if you are out for a drink.-Which would seem natural if there was a nice view of the ocean behind you.I don't know if this is a rule at every establishment but we were at some real local places, heres what happened: 1st the bartender will warn you not to turn your back then a second warning that if it is done again you are required to pay for all the drinks at the bar.-So we ended up spending the whole night at one place watching people buy us drinks all night!!!!!!-We couldn't leave because we had them stacked up so far we couldn't finish. SO if you turn your back and are warned * this IS true *
Bermuda is quite the proper place. It's a good idea to wear a proper coat and pants out to dinner at a decent place. 'Bermuda shorts' are acceptable attire anywhere, as long as they're accompanied by knee-high socks. In fact, the last vestige of Bermuda to restrict shorts, the Bermuda Parliament, has ruled in favour of them finally. There seems to be a growing black population in Bermuda, and rap music and rastafarian clothing seem to be common in some districts. Cricket is the local sport of passion, although as an American I'll never understand the bloody thing.
The Bahamian dollar is the local currency but they do accept US dollars.
Most stores on the island are open Monday through Saturday from 9am-5pm. The majority of stores are closed on Sundays unless there is a big cruise ship in port.
Bermuda is known for the Bermuda Onion. It looks better than it smells, smells better than it photographs, and tastes great. I did manage to find one worthy of a photo.
Here's a daytime picture of a Gombey dancer. Again, nobody knows who they are (and I'm sure nobody wants to - it would spoil the mystery).
Bermuda shorts must be worn properly. That is to say they must be worn with long navy or black socks, a white or blue short sleeved shirt, a tie, a navy blue blazer and loafers.
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