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There are a lot of places in this world that I absolutely love. But none like Bermuda. Home during my formative years, this island holds a special place in my heart.
Dad was in the Canadian Air Force and we were lucky enough to be posted to there for a few year. I started school on this island and some of my first memories are from here.
My Bermuda was full of kite festivals, swimming lessons, beaches, gingham school uniforms, and first kisses.
I get homesick for this island and have been back a few times. Most recently with my husband on our honeymoon.
Things to do in Bermuda
Here are some of my favorite things to do when I go “home”.
Ride a pink elephant
We called the local buses Pink Elephants when I was a kid. I don’t recall why. Maybe because they were pink? Visitors often rent mopeds to travel around the island. While it’s a small island and easy to navigate the roads are made from coral. Meaning life long road rash if you fall. The local transportation go everywhere, are easy to use and include the Pink Elephants and ferries. I highly recommend them.
Visit one of Bermuda’s pink beaches
Bermuda sand is a unique combination of coral and shells. Absolutely beautiful and surprisingly soft. There is also some really fantastic snorkeling if that is your thing.
Lunch at the Swizzle Inn
An island staple, they have the best wings. The Swizzle Inn is also well known for an island drink called the Rum Swizzle.
Walk around St. George’s
The first English settlement on the island there is lots to see. Visit St. Peter’s Church and watch a reenactment of an 18th Century trial.
Walk through a Moongate
Legend has it that if you walk through a moongate holding hands, you’ll have good luck. You can find these gates in public parks, at the Dockyard and as entrances to private homes.
Visit the Crystal Caves
Go underground to see amazing formations and a crystal clear lake. Crystal Caves inspired one of my favourite Jim Henson shows growing up, Fragile Rock.
Sail around the island
Wether by public ferry or a glass bottom boat, this island has so much beauty to see. You can’t go wrong visiting here.
That looks absolutely amazing. Definitely made Bermuda another place on my list
So glad to hear it. 😊
Beautiful photos, never thought about going here, but will look into it more for sure! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, your photos are amazing! I love the pink elephant…totally not what I was expecting when I read that at first LOL. Thanks for sharing your insight and old photos of you 🙂
This is my favourite post about Bermuda so far!! I now want to all the things on your list. The Crystal Caves are something I would like to see.
Awesome photos! They were enough to convince me to look into this place a bit more…!
I’ve always wanted to go!!!!
Nice places and photos. Would love to go there.
Some great shots, I’ll add Bermuda to my ever-growing list!!
I love the memories your shared of Bermuda. A warm, inviting, magical place. I still get homesick for the lifestyle there. What’s there not to like. 😎