Week Seven

So Christmas Day is over and the hangovers have set in.  What an amazing day everyone had.  The food was fantastic, the booze was free flowing and there was lots of laughter all day. It was just lovely sharing a very special day with our BAR Family.

26.12.16

Boxing Day, and what better way to spend it by going for a walk and blowing out the cobwebs. Again we were joined by the Lashley Family and we went to explore Admiralty Park and Spanish Point.  On our way we found a Bermudian House decorated very elaborately for Christmas.  It has to be the one house on the island that has the most decs!

Patrick was happy walking up as he was Pokemon hunting  ..... he caught a Peekachoo!

The walk down to Admiralty Park was pretty nerve racking as we had to be really careful walking along the roads and bends as some of the cars weren't sticking to the speed limit of the island which is supposed to be 21mph (35kph)!  They don't seem to believe in paths ... so Neil was up front and Kevin was ensuring we were safe at the back.

Once at Admiralty Park it was stunning but very windy.

Whilst on Clarence Cove Eleanor managed to take some beautiful Selfies .....

As it was so windy and not a beach day it was just better to keep on walking down to Spanish Point and take in the views.

 

This is our second visit to Spanish Point and it wasn't quite as windy as last time.

Spotted this road on the way home .... 

So after a full on day of walking The Wise's and the Lashley's took on the traditional playing of games on Boxing Day - Cluedo & Charades.  It was just like being back at home!

We even got to enjoy some birthday cake c/o Nate whose birthday was yesterday.

27.12.16

We're packing in as much as possible whilst Neil is off work this week - the Wise's and Lashley's set off to the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI).  There was lots of information of all the old ship wrecks around the island and lots of items that had been retrieved from the sea.  It was a really interesting place to have a look around and learn about the ocean, marine life and they also have a large shell and coin collection.  There is also a new interactive America's Cup exhibit where we tried the grinding machine and had a go on the interactive goggles - it was virtual reality of actually being on one of the boats.

My deep sea divers ...

Never too old for a Merry-go-round ride .....

28.12.16

Today we travelled up to Somerset Bridge to walk the first part of the Railway Trail.  Our starting point was to the smallest draw bridge in the world where only the smallest of boats with a small mast can fit through.

 Somerset Bridge

 These concrete platforms used to support the rail tracks

Leading up through the trees we were off on our adventure ....

Family of four having fun ....

What a gem.  We found a sign post up to Fort Scaur and the views were amazing (more photos and information of the Fort will be in a separate post for the 'Railway Trail')

As we were walking up through Somerset towards Dockyard we finished at the end of the Railway Trail.

We then explored the top of Somerset and went to Somerset Long Bay where we had a paddle and the children could play in the park.

Patrick found what looked like a Centipede and took these amazing photos ...

The beach was deserted and amazing ....

After a bus trip home we witnessed an amazing sunset whilst enjoying a glass of vino .....

29.12.16

Last night's pink sky at night meant that it was a nice sunny day today.  So what better way to spend the day than a group of us going down to Admiralty Park and spending the day in Clarence Cove.  Paddle boards and snorkels at the ready ....

 Neil snorkelling & Patrick paddle boarding (braver than Mummy!)

 Clarence Cove (within Admiralty Park)

 Patrick & Neil found a tunnel but had to lie down to get through

Neil swimming after a couple of Puffer Fish

 Patrick is off with Ben, Kevin & Moss for a bit of fishing

   Ben & Kevin about to jump off the cliff - preparing with wet suits and seeing how deep it is below

Neil jumped off .... whilst he climbed back up the rock face the rock gave way in his hands and he landed on rocks and cut his foot open - look away if you're squeamish!!

So back home and to reality that, yes we do live in a hotel room and yep things go wrong too! Just to show you that there's no escaping maintenance - the bathroom sink blocked up! The children's bathroom is being utilised as my kitchen sink area and it is where I have to wash up the dishes.

It's a bit like posh camping being in the hotel and I wanted to give everyone an insight in to how we are living.  So the photo below is one half of my kitchen.  I can cook in the microwave and it's where we are storing the crockery, cutlery and glasses.

This is the children's bedroom that they are sharing. Thankfully they are used to sharing so most of the time they get on really well.

Our bedroom

The other half of my kitchen which is in our room where we have the tea and coffee facilities.  It's also the space I have to prepare meals and the children's pack lunches.

01.01.17

Happy New Year to everyone .... Nothing was open so we decided to take a walk around a very deserted Hamilton.  In fact it was very spooky not seeing anyone about.  We did discover the Masonic Lodge Hall (this photo is for Dad)

On our walk we discovered these steps which had some beautiful poems on them ....

Scarily we are now in 2017.  We have been in Bermuda a month and a half and it has whizzed by.  So I'll sign off for Week 7 and rejoin you on our adventures in Week 8.

love The Wise Old Owls xxxx