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Bermuda is a British territory located in the Atlantic Ocean. It´s known for its pink beach sands and clear blue waters. English is mainly spoken, though Portuguese is spoken in some parts. The capital of Bermuda is Hamilton.
I discovered that the island is surprisingly close to the East coast. It’s just East of the Carolinas and Southeast of New York. A flight from New York is almost two hours!
Mom, grandmom, brother and I actually spent a day trip to Bermuda as a cruise destination, which took two days. We arrived at King’s Wharf port and rode a speed boat and a ferry to Hamilton. During the rides, we viewed the clear blue waters and unique building structures.
A lot of the architecture in Bermuda have white colored rooftops. These stone roofs are shaped in a pyramid to funnel rainwater since drinking water is scarce. Homeowners store the water in large tanks that sit next to the home.
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We arrived at the beautiful city of Hamilton, walking around and taking photos. It was partly cloudy and around 70 degrees, perfect weather for walking.
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We chatted with a couple Bermudians as well. I noticed that they had a slight British accent, and likewise, they noticed our US American accent. The population was also diverse, with blacks and whites who spoke with that accent.
Mom and I then spent the remainder of the day at Horseshoe Bay, which is one of many beaches in Bermuda. The pink sand here is a mix between the sand and remnants of coral reef. It may not seem like it from a distance, but it’s more visible close up.
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If you’re also into rock climbing and cave exploration, this is a beach worth checking out. Just make sure you bring some footwear and sunscreen if you do so!
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I personally loved this beach, but it was very crowded. We were lucky to get a spot!
We stayed at the beach until around 2:30 pm. The cruise would depart the island by 4, so leaving after 2 allowed enough time. Getting transportation back wasn’t too bad either: We only had to take a bus and ride a ferry. The bus ride was about 30 minutes and the boat ride was probably 45 minutes at least. But we made it back in time!
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