Bermuda: Day 5 - The Summary

Day 5 dawned and we had to pack.

We did take some time to go into St. George's to look for mementos and a few last memories. We visited the church, the coffee shop, and a few shops. Carrie ended up talking with a woman who made jewelry for a long while. I enjoyed listening in. We got to hear about the roads, the lion-fish invasion, and all sorts of other things from a local perspective. We ended up with a discount before we left! Carrie's worn her new necklace almost every day since.

The packing and cab ride to the airport were uneventful. We had cab cash from the day before. Our landlord had given it to us as a small apology for the internet being out all week. It was appreciated.

The airport was eventful in that it was uneventful. We were checked in with a small horde and moved quickly towards our gate without hassle. That's rare.

We got on the plane without much else to say. I talked with a Bermuda local the whole flight back. When I asked, "What do Bermudans do for fun?" he joked "They get on a plane!" Sing said he lived in Hamilton and he could walk to work, his kid's school, and home within a mile or two radius.

Carrie and I really enjoyed our vacation. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for taking care of Shane and making it all possible! For five days and four nights we got to be on summer together as a couple! I think a piece of my wife's heart is still there. If I found a job there she would have us on a plane posthaste.

F.A.Q.

What was your favorite memory of Bermuda?

Not dying in a fiery moped crash and explosion.

Seriously?

Yes.

I knew going in Carrie would want her own moped. I had the choice of insisting we rent two or to be willing to hold on. I went with the latter. I discovered Carrie wants to be a professional moped racer when she grows up.By the end up the trip she was keeping up with the locals and trying to touch my knee to the asphalt when going through roundabouts. She hit a top speed of 59 kph on the straight run near the airport (humming "Highway to the Danger Zone" and grinning like a madwoman the whole time).

For someone who's risk adverse she's really not on two wheels. She'd love a moped here in the land of SUVs going 70 mph, but I won't let her.

Would you go again?

If we went with more family and took Shane. I'd want to go out in the water and spear some lion-fish!

How would you describe the locals?

Extremely friendly and laid-back. You couldn't walk by people without them smiling and acknowledging you. Anyone would be willing to start up a conversation about anything.

Can you think of anymore questions for this FAQ?

Nope. I thought I had some good ones, but I guess not.

All done!