Trip Planning Bermuda Flag History & Cruise Route Daily Log & Photos


   Trip Planning


On the right is Chuck and Viriginia on the Queen Mary II on their Transatlantic cruise from South Hampton to New Jersey a few years ago. Cocktails - Chuck's Harem! Cocktails  - Chuck & Virginia  - Queen Mary II! Over the last ten years we have been celebrating my birthdays all over the world. But this time Virginia decided to go on a cruise for her 83rd Birthday in 2022.

She wants to go on a cruise featuring fine dining on the Mediteraneum and the Atlantic Ocean!

We will visit Barcelona Spain, then on to other stops, Cartagena, the Azores Islands, Bermuda, and on to Newark!

We have been talking to our friend LaVerne and she told me she thought I was also going so she had someone to take the tours with, she is only 95 years young! Time will tell!

Here all of us are together 42 days before the cruise. On the left is Virginia, behind me is LaVerne, on the right is Jean Elizabeth Bramer and in the middle is Chuck and his Harem!

Jean Elizabeth Bramer, will be LaVerne's cabin companion, and their cabin is three doors down from us, Virginia and Chuck's cabin. So far, four of us will be going! The party is getting bigger!



   Bermuda Flag History


The color red and the Union Bermuda Flag History Jack are both traditional symbols of the British Empire, so their use on the Bermuda flag proudly represents the nation's history as a British colony as well as its current status as a British territory.

The coat of arms depicts a red lion supporting a shield that displays a wrecked ship.

Why is there a sinking ship on the flag of Bermuda?

The British ship Sea Venture, carrying some 150 colonists bound for Virginia, was shipwrecked on shoals off Bermuda during a hurricane in 1609.

A stylization of the scene - in which a ship in raging seas appears to be crashing into a cliff - was incorporated into the island's first coat of arms, granted in 1635.



   Bermuda History

Note: Though typically referred to in the singular, Bermuda has 181 islands; the largest of these being Main Island.

Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is approximately 1,070 km (665 mi) east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; 1,236 km (768 mi) south of Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia; and 1,576 km (979 mi) north of Puerto Rico. The capital city is Hamilton. Bermuda is self-governing, with its own constitution and its own government, which enacts local laws, while the United Kingdom retains responsibility for defence and foreign relations.

More History..............



   Bermuda Port of Call

The ship cruises from the Azores Islands to Bermuda and dock at the King's Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal.

Map of Bermuda


   Mid Atlantic Weather

We will be sailing in the middle of October to the Azores and Bermuda so it looks like the weather may be perfect for us, around 70 degrees F. Probably close to the same for Spain and Portugal!

Bermuda Weather


   Bermuda Dockyard

    October.22.2022

Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda

This port at the western tip of Bermuda was once a working fort, built by Britain's Royal Navy in the 1830s. Now this historic complex houses a maritime museum, crafts market, theater, arts center, shops, restaurants and more.

Explore the underground tunnels and 30-foot-high ramparts, and view displays of treasure recovered from the 17th century shipwreck of a Spanish galleon. Shore excursions include kayaking, catamaran sailing, snorkeling and biking the Bermuda Railway Trail.

Photo buffs will want to snap a picture of Gibb's Lighthouse. Most cruise ships dock at the King's Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal here.

Royal Naval Dockyard


   Tour of Bermuda

    October.22.2022

Bermuda Tour

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders and panoramic seascapes of Bermuda as you hike the historic Railway Trail. First, you'll enjoy sightseeing in the rural West End as you make your way to Somerset Island. Upon arrival at a beautiful and secluded harbor, you'll receive an orientation and safety briefing. Then, with an experienced guide leading the way, you'll embark on a scenic nature hike along the original Bermuda Railway Trail. Throughout the hike, your guide will stop at various points of interest and provide commentary on this natural, historical, and man-made environment. Learn about Bermuda's beautiful flora and fauna and enjoy spectacular views from stops along the trail, including historic Fort Scaur, the 17th century Mott Family estate, and Bermuda's smallest and oldest private chapel. After your hike, cool off with a refreshing swim at the beach and a complimentary beverage.

Highlights

  • View the limestone wall faces where natural vegetation has reclaimed its original territory along the path.
  • Enjoy a refreshing swim or quiet moment of contemplation after your hike at a private beach at the edge of a calm, secluded harbor.
  • Enjoy a unique combination sightseeing and fitness tour that introduces you to the natural wonders and historic sites along the Bermuda Railway Trail.

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