Day two of our stay at Bermuda started with a heavy
breakfast followed by a downpour of rain. However, this rain was not going to put
a damper on our plans for the day. We darted in the rain to the tour bus, where
we met our fabulous bus driver. Since we forgot his name we will refer to him
as Chanel, a name inspired by the one lonely Chanel earring in his left ear. Although
we were still getting used to driving on the opposite side of the road, Chanel’s
aggressive driving led to a forty minute bus ride of fun and interesting facts
about Bermuda. Since we don’t want you to jump on a plane and fly to Bermuda
immediately, we will just let you in on a few facts about the Bermudian lifestyle.
There are 365 islands that make up Bermuda. The main island is 21 miles long
and 1.5 mile wide. The reason behind Bermuda being such an amazing place to
live is because there are no slums, there is no income tax, no welfare, and
food stamps; “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.” Bermuda College is free, however
their houses cost an arm and a leg. After Chanel filled our brains with
knowledge about Bermuda, we arrived at Horseshoe Bay Beach. The sand was soft
and pink. The water was clear, blue, and warm. We had the opportunity to climb
a cliff that overlooked the water. Although coach did NOT let us jump, we sadly
had to eventually climb back down. We also were able to go snorkeling in the
water and saw many tropical fish. We spent four hours at the beach, but unfortunately
we had to leave, but it was to get ready for our game! Despite the ridiculous humidity
and heat, we worked as a team and played well together. We all were very
fortunate to play against a Bermudian team and enjoyed a big pasta dinner with
them after the game was over. Check back in with us tomorrow to hear about our
adventure at the Royal Navy Dockyards!
Catherine Duffin, Emily Marley, and Anna DeSimone class of
2015
Team gathers at Horseshoe Bay; after our game at the national stadium with the Bermudian Federation Team.
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