My Bermuda
Bermuda Onion — Bermuda Longtail — Whistling Frog
Where Native Bermudians are known as "Onions" and the name "longtails", taken from the longtail bird was given to female tourist visiting the island. When the first longtail (shown above) is seen, it is a sure sign of spring. One of the summer′s major events is "Cup Match", a cricket game between Somerset (red & blue) and St. George′s (blue & blue) which lasts for two days. The teams′ colors highlight their names. I am definitely a Somerset baby but have many friends which support the other team. Located in St. George′s is an island named "Peggy′s Island" located just off Smith's Island. On any given evening all over the island you can hear many tree frogs making a whistling sound and therefore are known as the "whistling frog".
Bermuda is a special island. Not only is it rich in beauty, but richer in the outpouring of true kindness which Bermudians extend to you whether you're a friend or a stranger.
Favorites
- My entire Bermuda Family which I love dearly!
- Being there with Auntie Lex and our trips to the beach.
- In the backyard at home on Soundview Road getting a tan in April and any other time.
- Woody′s Bar & Restaurant (not officially in BDA until you are here).
- Horseshoe Bay & Ferry Rides.
- Clearwater Beach.
All of my experiences in Bermuda I will cherish forever. Unfortunately, I can′t list them all so here′s a few.
Memories
- Taking my husband to Bermuda for the first time.
- A group of us from the states surprising my sister for her 50th birthday. It's hard to hide
from someone in Bermuda, but with the help of friends, we pulled it off. - First Cricket game in Somerset and the party in the backyard after Somerset beat St. George′s
at Cup Match. - Traveling from Hamilton to Somerset at 3:00 AM with a full moon in tow.
- First visit when my uncle taught me how to drink with Bermudians–gained 10 pounds in
a week. - Catching the boat to St. George′s for Cup Match at 7:30AM after partying until 3:00AM – I
was toasted! ("HOT" as they say in Bermuda)
