For Part 1, go here.
This is the 4th day of our trip, the 3rd day of the cruise. (Not full days. We left New York in the evening, spent the next day at sea and arrived in Bermuda the following morning.) I only have one day this time, so a few more pictures for that day. But I am still amazed at how few pictures I took. I think I was afraid of using up all my memory cards. If that was the case, I will be the first to admit how stupid that was!
When we awoke (after a sleepless night–although I love cruising, I don’t sleep well on a ship), we were slowly coming into the harbor. I think it took about an hour to get in once we slowed our speed.
The colors of the water were enchanting to me.
We docked across the bay from Hamilton at an old fort. It was a blustery day. Very cold. Very windy. A little rain. But we are adventuresome sorts, so just decided to make an adventure of it.
We took a ferry to Hamilton the first day to do the obligatory shopping. Gifts for lots of family and friends and hopefully something we liked for ourselves. I am NOT a shopper, so we decided to just do this and get it over with. Since it was a blustery day, I did not feel like I was missing much at the beach.
I was cold most of the day. We walked quite a bit around the city, but that did not warm me up. Periodically the sun would come out, and I would find a spot in it to sit when it was out.
That is when I became acquainted with the noisy little birds, the Kiskadees. I had never seen them before and had no idea what they were until we went book shopping (my favorite souvenir from places I visit) and found them in a book about Bermuda. As long as the sun was out, I could have stayed and watched them all day.
Apparently the weather that greeted us was unusual. It was the last day of March, but we were told it was “January weather.” Many things were in bloom. Hisbiscus were everywhere. This red one really grabbed me.
I decided to head out on a little walk of my own while Prince Charming took a break and guarded our treasures. I was enamored by the colors of the buildings. (More on that another day.) I decided to walk a little and see what kinds of colors I could find, but one of my favorite shots from the whole trip is this white City Hall building with the blue, blue sky in the background.
The wind and rain picked up, so we headed back to the ship for a nap. Note to self: If you have to pick a dinner time on a cruise, ALWAYS pick the late one so you can get in a nap before getting ready! (We were already missing our kids, but were grateful they were not there. It would have been fun with them, but a completely different kind of experience.)
Tomorrow is our first day of Letterboxing in Bermuda. (And do not begin to think that I am going to start regularly posting something every day!)
March 31, 2009 at 9:40 am
Wow. The cruise sounds great. What an experience! How lovely. Great photos as usual. Glad to hear you love NY too…cos I do too. And am enjoying being here with my daughter and her little family…and being able to have fun with the camera.
March 31, 2009 at 10:06 am
The color of the water is amazingly amazing .. and I love that little bird ..
March 31, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Thanks again for taking us along on your cruise. I like all of your pictures, but the first and last are especially good.
March 31, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Sigh!
I LOVE Bermuda. I’ve only been there once – with Mr. Chili in 2004 – but I’m DYING to go back. As a matter of fact, I’m campaigning to have our summer vacation be a cruise to the island.
Sigh…
March 31, 2009 at 1:23 pm
WHAT am I saying?! Not 2004 – 1994. JEEZ! In 2004, I was neck-deep in parenting to wee ones and trying to get my Master’s!
March 31, 2009 at 3:04 pm
The pictures are beautiful.
March 31, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Louise, you must have been too busy to take pics. I do that all the time.
Nice contrast of sky and water with the tug.
You’re a true naturalist getting to a book to ID colorful Kiskadees.
Look forward to tomorrow’s story, but no pressure.
March 31, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Although the bird, the flowers and the snow white building are all beautiful in their own way, the picture of the rays is my favourite again.
I didn’t know Bermuda could be that cold …
March 31, 2009 at 5:27 pm
So pretty Louise!! Sounds like it was a very fun trip too.
March 31, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Louise, These photos are absolutely stunning…and amazing! Where do I even begin? I love the photo of the water, the close-up of the Kiskadee, and the hibiscus are simply gorgeous! What a wonderful memory this must be for you…a beautiful trip! Thank you so much for stopping by…I’m so glad I came to thank you as I received a huge treat for my eyes…I am sorry about your mom…my heart breaks for you and her…Blessings to you! ~Janine XO
March 31, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Oh, fun! A trip. That bird is so different. Thanks for the photo. I liked your description of the ship pulling into the harbor. Thanks, too, for the dinner tip. You are so right!
March 31, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Wonderful. Can’t wait until June.
March 31, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Time passes slowly, but it has left a precious moment.
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March 31, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Definitely not a lay on the beach kind of day!
March 31, 2009 at 9:56 pm
The streaming light in that top shot is amazing… The color of the water is fascinating too…
(( going back a few days to answer your question — N – O – with a period after it (No.) is what my mother used to say to me at least six hundred times a day ))
March 31, 2009 at 10:35 pm
What great photos! LOVE that little bird, the blue sky, the lovely water. We have gone Letterboxing here in Benicia, CA., and it’s so much fun. Would love to try it at an exotic location like Bermuda. Have fun!
March 31, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Cold and Bermuda in the same sentence? I never thought that was possible.
Enjoying this part 2 so far.
March 31, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Splendid sequence of photos, Louise. The first image is so attractive, with that beautifully shaded atmosphere of air and sea!
April 1, 2009 at 12:12 am
the light and the water are amazing!!
April 1, 2009 at 2:28 am
Beautiful photography.
Great lighting in the first pic
, oh that red hibiscus.
April 1, 2009 at 5:55 am
I have been on both sides of that one.. not enough pics, and also using up my memory cards..some day I will learn to take a laptop along that I can upload pics to and free up my cards..LOVE this shot of the boat and the ocean.. the sky is amazing.. thanks for sharing
April 1, 2009 at 5:55 am
wonderful ! The first picture is breathtaking!I liked a lot that little bird as well!
Happy April!
God bless you
Léia
April 1, 2009 at 6:03 am
I love the pictures and all the colors!
April 1, 2009 at 6:34 am
Thanks for taking us along on your memory cruise. Someday I’d like to go there. But for now I’ll enjoy your virtual tour.
April 1, 2009 at 7:22 am
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April 1, 2009 at 8:53 am
Hi how are you Louise? This is a good site. Thanks a lot.
April 1, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Very beautiful photos, Louise! How wonderful that you were enjoying yourself so much! The sea looks so blue.Thanks for sharing and for your visit.
April 1, 2009 at 1:02 pm
The sky is so beautiful in the third photo. I’m on my way to read Part 3.
April 1, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Great photos, that ocean is so blue and you look like you’re having a great time. I went to Bermuda about ten years ago but I wasn’t brave enough to rent a scooter. We did the bus route. Good on you!!! I’m looking forward to seeing your other photos. Going to look right now.
April 2, 2009 at 11:41 am
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April 3, 2009 at 9:00 am
Kiskadee? How cute! Did you bring one home? 😉 I love that first shot! The boat, the water, the rays, all perfect!
April 3, 2009 at 12:02 pm
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