One thing about Bermuda that I LOVED was the water. I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s not like North American water- it’s vibrant, it’s bright, it’s like an aqua color. Now, I’ve been to other countries in the past, but it usually wasn’t on the coast and definitely not on other islands before either. It honestly looks photoshopped, but it’s not!
When we arrived in Bermuda, this is what the water looked like outside my room. (Yes, I got a balcony).
Now, tell me that isn’t the most magnificent water you’ve ever seen, and if it’s wasn’t- WHERE DID YOU GO? And maybe I’ll put that on my bucket list!
But I suppose, that’s not what this post is about huh? On our first day docked at Bermuda, I went on the zoo/aquarium/crystal caves tour, but really our guide took us all over the island; it was an all day tour! This post will be strictly about the beaches and lighthouse though.
Bermuda has 25 beaches, which felt like a lot to be honest, but considering Bermuda is an island and everything is covered by water on all ends- maybe it’s not that much. We went to a couple beaches, but one of my favorites was called Warwick Long Bay.
There is the beach, of course- but to the right, there is a path that leads to some more rocks to get a better view; it’s on higher ground. I found a lot of sea glass and neat shells in this area- but unfortunately, we weren’t able to take them back with us.
Bermuda prohibits to take any sand, shells, plants or animals back and they do a backpack security check once you return to make sure.
Something our guide said was that there was a lot more seaweed that docked on the beaches this year. He wasn’t sure why but it’s apparently not typical in Bermuda and they are working on removing it. Where? I don’t know. Would they just throw it back in the ocean? Is there another place to put it? Growing up as a city girl, I don’t have any of this knowledge, but I’m sure whatever they do, it’s healthy for their environment. One thing I learned is that Bermudians are very environmentally-conscious and so greatly care for the island.
After we visited some of the beaches, we were taken to the lighthouse where we were able to get souvenirs if we wanted to. Before I went, one of my friends had asked me what I collected when I travel- and for me, it’s not one specific thing- I have a keychain from Israel, post card from London, a map from China, etc. From Bermuda, I purchased a small dolphin figurine. What do you collect when you travel? Comment below!
I wasn’t able to snap a photo because they hide so quickly, but one thing I wasn’t used to was all the wild roosters and chickens that are around! I didn’t know this was a thing and apparently, according to some of the other passengers (as it was a group tour), Bermuda has “wild chickens” and so does Hawaii (which I have not been to yet.)
I suppose that’s where Heihei (the rooster in Moana) came from. I don’t believe he has an owner and is just wild? These roosters/chickens did seem to be a little smarter than Heihei, so I’ll give them that but I assume for them to be pretty pesky given the amount of farming ground Bermuda has.
The lighthouse itself was neat- I don’t know necessarily if it was anything special- but like I said, it did have a cool souvenir shop with shot glasses, cookware (I think), clothing, postcards, kitchen/bathroom tiles (Bermuda design obviously) and more. It was a neat and cute place to be! It had a map on the front of the building and a giant anchor in the back. And yes, it did accept major credit cards.
So what did I learn from this tour guide today?
- Many people come to Bermuda to retire.
- The official language is English, with some of the population speaking Portuguese.
- Many roads do not have sidewalks and are narrow and winding. If you live there, I suppose you’re used to it- but the driving is a little scary with a lot of windy roads!
- Guns are NOT allowed on this island.
- Bermudians do not believe in the Bermuda Triangle, however- Bermuda is considered the “shipwreck capital of the world.”
- Bermudians use different currency.
- The roofs on houses are made of different materials (not shingles like you see in the US) to allow rainwater to fall off more easily.
Do I recommend visiting the beaches and lighthouse in Bermuda?
BEACHES! How could I not? The lighthouse was a cool feature, but I wouldn’t necessarily say it was a “must-see.” However, given how small Bermuda is- why not? I wouldn’t put it at the top of my priority list, but it was definitely a cool feature if you’re in the area and want to find a souvenir.
Cheers friends and travelers!
~ Backroad Butterflies ~
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