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dear visitor Greetings friends and welcome to Bermuda, We are delighted that you chose our island home as your vacation destination. We hope that your stay is highlighted with the sights, sounds and experiences of this vivid island. Beyond the beautiful, the pink, and the lush, Bermuda is a country steeped in history, art and culture that begs a closer look. The combination of British charm and island soul, along with friendly residents and fabulous scenery create a safe, comfortable open-air island-resort that compares to none other. Boasting the most golf courses per capita in the world, Bermuda is the ideal place to perfect your drive or putt. Our championship Port Royal Golf Course and its signature 16th hole also makes the course one of the world’s most picturesque. The UNESCO World Heritage site Town of St. George, is the oldest continuously operating English town in the Western Hemisphere. The town, situated at the water’s edge, with its cobbled-stone walkways, narrow lanes and traditional Bermudian architecture, represents a unique pairing of a ‘living historical museum’ and world-class yachting port. Hamilton, Bermuda’s business and retail center bustles with restaurants, retail shops, art galleries and historical landmarks worthy of a day’s excursion. A guided walking tour with the Town Crier lets you see areas of historical significance in the ‘back of town’ while enjoying a unique blend of urban and island chic. The South Shore continues to boast miles of pink-hued coastline, dotted with intimate coves and bays that we, and our visitors love. Beyond the world-famous Horseshoe Bay, the newly restored Gibbs Hill Lighthouse and our railway trails provide unique sightseeing alternatives to sand and sea. The Royal Naval Dockyard offers a variety of experiences in one location. From land and water excursions, a craft market, al fresco dining, beach activities, live entertainment, and more, all activities are in close proximity to one another. The Hall of History mural depicting Bermuda’s 400-plus years of existence is a ‘must-see’ amongst all of the activities on offer in the west end. Lastly, but not at all least, Bermuda’s surrounding waters and aquatic activities, including world-class big game fishing, shipwreck and reef diving, whale watching, boating, snorkeling and more are ideal island experiences. Bermuda and its people have much to share with you while you are here. We encourage you to get acquainted with the local charms and welcome you to share your fond memories with others living beyond our shores. Sincerely, BILL HANBURY CEO, BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

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welcome Happy New Year! If you are visiting Bermuda in January you may be here to enjoy one of three things, The Bermuda Marathon Weekend, The Bermuda Festival or perhaps youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to indulging at some of our fabulous restaurants during Restaurant Week. Whatever the reason we are happy to have you and would love nothing more than to point you in the right direction, ensuring you enjoy a fabulous stay. Be sure to download our app! Simply search your app store for Bermuda.com or visit us online at the same address. If you have any questions or other interests, give us a call or drop us an email. We would love to hear from you! Candice Dickinson / Editor - info@exploreparadise.bm / 441 295 1189

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whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside On The Cover The Bermuda Festival.

2 - 10 Welcome 12 - 13 The Versailles Butterfly 14 The Bermuda Festival 16 - 23 Calendar 24 - 25 Watersports 26 - 44 Explore 25 Weddings 46 - 47 Inspired by Bermuda 50 - 55 Shopping 56 - 51 Art 62 - 63 Golf 64 - 67 Historical Stories

Meet Photographer Amanda Temple & Jewellery designer Alexandra Mosher and learn about the making of The Versailles Butterfly and this fabulous image. More on pages 12 - 13. The Bermuda Festival January schedule is on page 14. Our App: Bermuda.com Facebook: /BermudaDotCom Twitter: / BermudaDotCom Instagram: BermudaDotCom Pinterest: BermudaDotCom

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After 41 years working for the Bank of Bermuda as a Mortgage Officer, Mr. Zuill took early retirement. Not long after, while shopping at Gorham’s, he was approached by Mr. Carlton Crockwell, CEO of Security Associates. Their friendly encounter led to an interview and he was soon recruited as a Security Officer. Mr. Zuill went on to represent the team at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for four years and then moved to the XL building for another three. While he’s really enjoyed working with the group over the past seven years, the time has come for him to return to his retirement plans. First assignment, a trip to El Paso Texas with his lovely wife in honour of their 44th wedding anniversary.

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Don’t get your bread where you get your potatoes... BY ROGER CROMBIE

There’s a saying: don’t get your bread where you get your potatoes. It translates as a warning not to date those with whom you work. I disagree. People at work know things you don’t, and by dating one of them, you might find those things out. They also know what everyone else is saying about you, and take great pleasure in passing it on. In Bermuda, as always, it’s slightly different. You don’t need to hear the gossip at work; it’s usually in the Gazette. We spend a very large part of our waking lives at work, where we are in close contact, all day long, with those of the opposite persuasion. Many of them are as presentable at work as is humanly possible, especially in Bermuda. You know each other, so most of the standard early-stage lying required for successful dating is pointless. Plus, if you work long hours, where else are you going to meet people? At a bar, in the dark, surrounded by loud music and drunks? Not optimal, is it? With the exception of the odd job I held in Bermuda, therefore, I routinely ignored the warning. This approach produced mixed results. I had my share of girlfriends, but I then had to have my fair share of new jobs because employers can and will fire you for enjoying an office romance. My greatest achievement in this field was dating the boss’s secretary. It was initially more her idea than mine. She couldn’t resist the British accent (this was in Washington, DC). We talked work all day and all evening, and I would have become sick of it, only she was a lovely woman and we shared the crazy gene, and so got up to all kinds of wild nonsense. In the fullness of time, she drifted away from me as fast as possible, and drifted into the arms of the boss, a man 30 years her senior, and quite forgetful. They married. After leaving Washington, I didn’t see either of them for 20 years, at which point I spent a weekend at their house in California, celebrating a wedding. At a bar, catching up, the three of us discussed old times. That’s when the weirdness set in. My ex told all kind of tales about the mad things we had done together, only in every story, wherever I had featured, her husband had been installed in my place. My being her boyfriend had been expunged from the record, and the boss was credited with my experiences. At first I thought my ex was being funny. But it became clear that the boss had such a bad memory that he had accepted her stories as gospel. She appeared to have brainwashed herself into believing them too. Did I say anything? Nope. If they were happy reliving my past, who was I to burst their bubble? So somewhere out west is a couple who believed they lived my life. Perhaps I should start believing I lived theirs.

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the versailles butterfly & The Renaissance Women BY NADIA HALL

Long time friends and collaborators, photographer Amanda Temple and jewellery designer Alexandra Mosher, have come together once more, this time to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Bermuda Festival. Eternally passionate about the arts, particularly ballet, Amanda Temple was the perfect choice for creating the official programme artwork. Her ongoing “Lumiere” portrait series is a luminous journey through her fertile and fantastical mind. With full creative control and a wide-open framework, where do you go when the realm of possibilities reach lengths as boundless as your imagination? “I was keen to portray a renaissance of sorts,” she reflects, “to create a magnificently elaborate image that portrays ballet’s intensity and encapsulates all the arts coming together.” She called on local dancer Samantha Hollis as muse and, while visions of violin playing fairies danced in her head, she found herself looking for ways to include the traditional ruby within the image. Speaking to fellow visionary Alexandra Mosher to provide samples of the precious gem, the pair soon realized the best way to include the stone was to make it tangible. A keepsake and glimmering symbol of metamorphosis, Alexandra created the Ruby Anniversary Butterfly, cast in Sterling Silver and set with a single red ruby. Her oxidizing process creates such a stunning array of patinas that mirror the light in Amanda’s work and her signature aluminium prints. The final image is a stunning and ambitious composite of over 30 layers. A graceful Samantha on pointe balances artfully on a balcony at the Palace of Versailles beneath a heavenly Paget sky. “The Versaille Butterfly” is available for purchase on canvas, aluminium or small notecards. Each piece is unique and made to order. Alexandra’s Ruby Anniversary Butterfly is also available for purchase as a pin or pendant, in three different finishes, all inscribed with the festival logo. The festivities kick off on Friday the 23rd of January, bringing in some of the most popular performers from festivals past as well as new and exciting world-class talent. Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will be headlining.

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Stop by and enjoy the window display at Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery inside Washington Mall on Reid Street in Hamilton. There are note cards, matted prints and limited edition archival digital photographs on canvas or brushed aluminium, and of course, Alexandraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful butterflies! Everything is also available online at www.alexandramosher.com. Part proceeds to the Festival to go towards their Outreach Programmes. To learn more about Amanda Temple Photography visit www.amandatemple.com

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bermuda festival of performing arts January 23 - March 8 WWW.BERMUDAFESTIVAL.ORG

“To entertain, educate and inspire through the medium of the Performing Arts, presenting performances by artists of outstanding talent in a festival of diverse cultural appeal”. Bermuda 2015 basks in the ruby glow of 40 continuous years of outstanding performances by celebrated international performers. Thanks to the vision of Yehudi (later Lord) Menuhin, former Governor of Bermuda, Sir Edwin Leather, and founding chairman, John Ellison, the inaugural Bermuda Festival burst into life in 1976 and ever since Bermuda has annually enjoyed a culturally diverse collection of performances from a steady flow of illustrious performers. We have chosen to look back over those years and to celebrate them by inviting back some of the most popular performers who have established a special relationship with the Island. From workshops with the tiniest of children, to master classes for adults, to collaborative performances, the opportunities provided for local residents by these performers have been rich and varied and it is a pleasure to see some of them return to share in our celebration. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support we have received from the local corporate community over the 40 years, and for the support of individual donors who dig deeply into their pockets to help our cause. Please take a moment to reflect on 40 magnificent years of Bermuda Festival and help us to ensure the next 40 years!

JANUARY 2015 LINEUP Official Opening English Chamber / Orchestra / Outreach Ensemble January 23, 12:30pm, City Hall & Art’s Centre steps English Chamber Orchestra January 23, 8:00pm and January 24, 8:00pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall Alonzo King Lines Ballet January 25, 4:30pm and January 26, 8:00pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall Rebecca Faulkenberry January 30, 8:30pm, Fairmont Southampton Ellis Marsalis January 31, 8:30pm, Fairmont Southampton visit www.bermudafestival.org for more info and to see February’s schedule

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calendar January Highlights NEW YEARS DAY January 1, Across the island Public holiday. Celebrate New Year’s Day with the Gombeys. This is one of the days in the year when the Gombeys can appear anywhere, anytime. Just listen for the rhythm of the drums! THE MET: LIVE OPERA IN HD PRESENTED BY GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY January 10. 5-8.15pm (approx), BUEI auditorium, Hamilton Met. Opera in glorious HD – Verdi’s ‘Macbeth’ on screen (proudly presented by The Gilbert & Sullivan Society) Tickets *$35 / *$30 students / *Package (min. 5 for $30 each) available online now via gands.bm or ptix.bm or purchase at door – cash/check/card. More info – synopses, video clips: www.metoperafamily.org and www.gands.bm. 10% discount at Harbourfront restaurant after performance with ticket. Harbourfront provides cash bar for pre-performance and interval drinks – and complimentary hors d’oeuvres served during intermissions Star soprano Anna Netrebko delivers her searing portrayal of Lady Macbeth, the mad and murderous mate of Željko Lui’s doomed Macbeth, for the first time at the Met. Adrian Noble’s chilling production of Verdi’s masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy also stars Joseph Calleja as the noble Macduff and René Pape as Banquo. Fabio Luisi conducts. (In Italian with English subtitles.)

BERMUDA RESTAURANT WEEK January 15 - February 5 Guests and residents alike can explore the diverse culinary offers of Bermuda during the 4th Annual Bermuda Restaurant Week, featuring prix fixe menus starting at $29, $39 and $49 per person at dozens of local restaurants. Info: www.gotobermuda.com BERMUDA MARATHON WEEKEND January 16-18, Front Street, City of Hamilton and the National Sports Centre, Frog Lane, Devonshire Set against a backdrop of pastel coloured buildings, lush greenery and tropical blue water, the Bermuda Marathon Weekend is the perfect destination event. Spread over three days, this event features a series of mile races, a 10K, Half Marathon and Full Marathon and the popular Restaurant Week with Chef Tamara and Junior Chef Jaelen Steede. Photo courtesy of The Bermuda Tourism Authority. Continued on page 18

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restaurantweeks Food lovers...dine at our top restaurants and discover Bermudian culinary delights that will leave you wanting more! For $29, $39 or $49, enjoy and rate your 3-course prix fixe Bermuda-inspired menu for a chance to win great prizes through our new ‘People’s Choice Award’. To book your reservation visit, www.table.bm

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BERMUDA MARATHON WEEKEND JANUARY 16 - 18 BERMUDA MARATHON WEEKEND CONTINUED... Bermuda Triangle Challenge. Participants can choose to run just one or two races and for some the Bermuda Triangle Challenge, three races in three days, will provide an unforgettable experience. January 16, 6:30pm - KPMG Bermuda Invitational Mile January 17, 9:00am - Bermuda 10K and 10K Walk January 18, 8:00am - Bermuda Marathon and Half Marathon Online registration: www.bermudaraceweekend.com Info: Anthony Raynor, Race Director, Bermuda Marathon Weekend, 441 296 0951, athlete@logic.bm or www.bermudaraceweekend.com HISTORICAL HEARTBEAT LECTURE SERIES January 22, 6:00pm. Film Night at Bermuda National Library: Shipwrecks and Blockade Days in St. George’s. Free. Info 441 292 1681. BERMUDA FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS January 23 - March 8 Celebrating 40 years of outstanding performances by celebrated international performers, this year’s Bermuda Festival promises to be better than ever with culturally diverse events, workshops, masters classes and more. Info: Visit pages 12 & 13 or www.bermudafestival.org/2015/default.asp

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calendar ongoing events BERMUDA REGIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT January 24 - 30 Known for friendliness, fun and a touch of class, the Bermuda Regional Bridge Tournament features daily competitions, expert lectures, as well as lively evening entertainment and events. Info: www.bermudaregional.com THE MET: LIVE OPERA IN HD PRESENTED BY GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY January 31, 5-9pm (approx), BUEI auditorium, Hamilton Met. Opera in glorious HD – Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro – NEW PRODUCTION on screen. TICKETS *$35 / *$30 students / *Package (min. 5 for $30 each) available online now via gands.bm or ptix.bm or purchase at door – cash/check/card. More info – synopses, video clips: www.metoperafamily.org and www.gands.bm. Met Music Director James Levine conducts a spirited new production of Mozart’s masterpiece, directed by Richard Eyre, who sets the action of this classic domestic comedy in an 18th-century manor house in Seville during the 1930s. Dashing bass-baritone Ildar Abdrazakov leads the cast in the title role of the clever servant, opposite Marlis Petersen as his bride, Susanna, Peter Mattei as the philandering Count they work for, Amanda Majeski as the long-suffering Countess, and Isabel Leonard as the libidinous pageboy Cherubino. (In Italian, with English subtitles.)

Ongoing events BYWAYS BERMUDA TOURS Daily. Various Locations Island wide Heidi Cowen, a sixth generation Bermudian, runs Byways Tours and offers an up-close and personal look at the island from her eight-seater van. Her tours last five to six hours and revolve around her passion for her island home and its incredible history. Every tour includes a visit to Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse, where Heidi’s grandfather was the lighthouse keeper, plus a stop for a picnic lunch. She also caters to families, offering a shorter tour designed to engage parents and children in the natural and historic world of Bermuda with stops to feed fish, climb forts, look for caves and visit turtles. Info: 441 535 9169 or visit www.bywaysbermuda.bm BERMUDA LECTURE & TOURS’ GUIDED WALKS & TALKS TOURS Daily. Various Locations Island Wide, 8:00am - 5:00pm Join Tim and Mary Rogers as they lead private guided walking tours (no join-up’s). Tours are led by this husband and wife team, who specialise in history, architecture and natural history. Info: 441 238 0344 BERMUDA BRIDGE CLUB GAMES Mondays to Fridays. Pomander Road, Paget Games are open to all except on Tuesday (restricted to players with less than 100 Master Points) and Thursday evenings (restricted to players with less than 300 Master points). Mondays 12:30pm & 7:30pm. Tuesdays 7.30pm (under 100 points). Wednesdays 9:30am. Thursdays 7:30pm (under 300 points). Fridays 7:30pm. Info: $10 per game for non-members. 441 541 0551, www.bermudabridge.com Continued on page 20

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calendar ongoing events BERMUDA SOCIETY OF ARTS (BSOA) Mondays to Saturdays. City Hall, Church Street, City of Hamilton The BSOA has a number of exciting exhibits and workshops on. Info: 441 292 3824 or www.bsoa.bm BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY Mondays - Saturdays, City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton See Thursday for the free tours BNG offers a variety of local and international exhibitions. The Ondaatje Wing is dedicated to telling the story of the development of the visual arts through the Bermuda Collection. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm. **Closed until January 16, 2015 for exhibition changes INFERNO LOUNGE WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT (NIGHTLIFE) Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat. 81 North Shore Road 2-4-Tuesdays, Twin Starr Lounge Wednesdays with DJ, Fire Fridays (DJ and happy hour) & Kick Off Saturdays featuring English Premier League Football. Info: 441 295 7474 ST. PETER’S THEIR MAJESTIES CHAPPELL TOUR Daily. 10:00am - 4:00pm, 11:15 am Sunday Worship Duke of York Street, Town of St. George Visit the oldest Anglican Church in continuous use outside the British Isles that was originally built from Bermuda cedar in 1612. Learn about the significance of this church through your guided tour guide. A small donation to this Bermuda iconic treasure, described as a must-see, will greatly assist in keeping this top visitor attraction open for our visitors to experience.

Heidi Cowen, a sixth generation Bermudian, runs Byways Tours and offers an up-close and personal look at the island from her eightseater van. Her tours last five to six hours and revolve around her passion for her island home and its incredible history. Every tour includes a visit to Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse, where Heidi’s grandfather was the lighthouse keeper, plus a stop for a picnic lunch. She also caters to families, offering a shorter tour designed to engage parents and children in the natural and historic world of Bermuda with stops to feed fish, climb forts, look for caves and visit turtles. Info: 535 9169 or visit www.bywaysbermuda.bm

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calendar ongoing events FORT ST. CATHERINE & MUSEUM Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Coot Pond Road, St. George’s Closed January 1, Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors and $3 children 75% wheelchair accessible, including restrooms MASTERWORKS MUSEUM OF BERMUDA ART Monday - Saturday, Botanical Gardens, Paget Georgia O’Keeffe, Winslow Homer and Henry Moore lead the way to an impressive collection of over 1,400 pieces of Bermuda inspired art. Stay for a quick lunch at Homer’s Café’ or visit The Museum’s gift shop full of goods and original art work. Museum is wheelchair accessible Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission: $5; free for members and children under 12 Tours available during operating hours; complimentary coffee available New Year’s Day Open House on January 1, 2015 - free admission

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The insiders guide to Bermuda’s cultural adventures MONDAYS Visitor Golf Day at Port Royal Golf Course, Info: 441 234 0974 Hidden Gems, All-Inclusive Eco Tours at Royal Naval Dockyard, 10am - 3pm Info: www.bermudahiddengems.com or 441 236 1300 $100 pp Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art – Director’s Tour Botanical Gardens, Paget, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Info: 441 299 4000 or www.bermudamasterworks.com Guided Walking Tour in the City of Hamilton, , departs from Library on Queen Street,10:00am Sessions House Tour in the Sessions House, City of Hamilton, 11:00am Skirling Ceremony, Fort Hamilton, City of Hamilton, 12noon Bermuda Cookery Demonstration, Fort Hamilton, City of Hamilton, 12:30pm - 2:00pm TUESDAYS South Shore Eco Walking Tour, Jobson’s Cove/Warwick Long Bay car park Warwick Long Bay, South Road, Warwic. 10:30 - 12noon Bermuda Gombey Revue, Pier Six Passenger Terminal, Front Street, City of Hamilton, 4:00pm WEDNESDAYS Visitor Golf Day at Ocean View Golf Course, Info: 441 295 9093 Hidden Gems, All-Inclusive Eco Tours at Royal Naval Dockyard, 10am - 3pm Info: www.bermudahiddengems.com or 441 236 1300 $100 pp The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Tour (BIOS) Biological Lane, Ferry Road, St. George’s, 10:00am. (First Wed of each month) Historical Re-enactment & Tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Site King’s Square, Town of St. George, 10:30am, 11:45am and 12noon Defenders of Bermuda: World Heritage Forts Tour King’s Square, St. George’s, 1:30 pm - 3:30pm. $25pp

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THURSDAYS Visitor Golf Day at Port Royal Golf Course, Info: 441 234 0974 Somerset Boat Tour & Slide Show Somerset Country Squire, Somerset, Sandys 10:00-11:35am. Bermuda National Gallery Tours, City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton 10:00am. (Not held Jan 8 and 15) Chit Chat, Dolphin Quest, Royal Naval Dockyard, 12:00noon. Hands on Craft Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:30pm - 4:00pm. (not on Dec 25) Discovering The Royal Naval Dockyard, The Victualling Yard 2:00pm. - 3:15pm and 3:20pm – 4:00pm. FRIDAY Hidden Gems, All-Inclusive Eco Tours at Royal Naval Dockyard, 10am - 3pm Info: www.bermudahiddengems.com or 441 236 1300 $100 pp Sweet Honey Tour, Honey Bee House, Fracture Street, Hamilton Parish, 10:00am. $15 SATURDAY Spittal Pond Nature Reserve Tour, Smith’s. 10:00am – 11:30am (not held Dec 26) Bermuda National Trust Historical Homes ‘Tucker House’ on Water Street, Town of St. George, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Historical Re-enactment & Tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Site King’s Square, Town of St. George, 10:30am, 11:45am and 12noon Dolphin Show, Dolphin Quest, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:00pm Defenders of Bermuda: World Heritage Forts Tour King’s Square, St. George’s, 1:30 pm - 3:30pm. $25 pp SUNDAY Royal Naval Dockyard Tour, 10:30am - 11:30pm (meet at the Clocktower) Dolphin Demonstrations, Dolphin Quest, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:00pm Sunday Tastings, Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Hands on Craft, Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:30pm - 4:00pm Railway Trail & Herbal Gardens Walk, Paget, 2:00pm - 4:00pm (tour starts at the Railway Trail on South Road)

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K.S. WaterSports (Royal Naval Dockyard Location) Jet Skis, Parasailing, WildCat Adventure Tours and Boat Charters Dockyard Watersports Centre, Royal Naval Dockyard Experience the very best Watersports Adventures & Tours while visiting or living in Bermuda. The K.S. Watersports Jet Ski Adventures are rated one of the best on the island amongst visitors and locals alike, and their Parasailing Adventure has become one of Bermuda’s favorite excursions to do amongst thrill seekers and persons looking to see Bermuda from an ariel perspective. Now with the addition of the WildCat tour boat which takes guests on a high-speed adventure and tour around the entire island, water adventurists can really see Bermuda from several fun and unique perspectives. Whether by air or by sea, K.S. Watersports has an amazing adventure that will suit just about anyone who’s looking for fun and excitement on their vacation. Dockyard Location: 6 Dockyard Terrace, Dockyard. (Located at the “Dockyard Watersports Centre”) St. George’s Location: 8 King’s Square, St. George’s. (Located at the White Horse Pub & Restaurant) Info: 441 238 4155, info@watersportsbermuda.com, www.kswatersports.com

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watersports explore our turquoise waters K.S. WaterSports (St. George’s Location) Jet Skis, Pontoon Boat Rentals, Boston Whaler Rentals, Parasailing, Kayaks, Paddleboards and Boat Charters 8 Kings Square, St. George’s Experience the very best WaterSports Adventures & Tours while visiting or living in Bermuda. The K.S. WaterSports Jet Ski Adventures are rated one of the best on the island amongst visitors and locals alike. Join their experienced guides as they take you past some of the best areas and places to see in the east end, plus stop at a secluded beach area for a swim and a taste of paradise. If you’re looking for something adventurous and slower paced then try their one or two person ocean kayaks or stand up paddleboards where you can explore private islands, lagoons, beaches and amazing parts of Bermuda at your own leisure, plus get a nice workout too. Fancy something private and at your own pace to bring out the explorer in you, then rent one of their brand new 23’ Pontoon boats or 16’ Boston whaler boats which are easy to navigate and allow you to plan out your own itinerary, stop at a secluded beach for a picnic or swim, or just get out on the water and have fun. Their staff will provide you with a detailed map of points of interest to see plus give you a thorough orientation on how to operate your vessel safely. Cooler with ice, map, beverages, fishing tackle, and snorkeling gear is provided. They can also provide a picnic style lunch for you and your guests which can be provided by the White Horse Restaurant in St. George’s. Whether by air or by sea, K.S. WaterSports has an amazing adventure that will suit just about anyone who’s looking for fun and excitement on their vacation. Dockyard Location: 6 Dockyard Terrace, Dockyard. (Located at the “Dockyard Watersports Center”) St. George’s Location: 8 King’s Square, St. George’s. (Located at the White Horse Pub & Restaurant) Info: 441 297 4155, info@watersportsbermuda.com, www.kswatersports.com

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A Living legend, Johnny Barnes He’s the ultimate ‘morning person’ and a warm greeting from folk hero Johnny Barnes is the ideal way to start your sightseeing tour. Every weekday he’s at Crow Lane roundabout from 6am to 10am, showering city commuters with waves, blown kisses and a smile that could melt the heart of even the most jaded traveller. We begin our tour in the historic former capital, St. George’s. Wherever you go, don’t forget to greet all you meet: as Johnny reminds us each morning — it’s the Bermuda way!

Using our maps It’s easy to find your way around Bermuda. There are four main arteries: South Road runs along the south shore, North Shore Road hugs the north shore, Middle Road runs through the centre of the island and Harbour Road follows the inner harbour, across from Hamilton. Each road brings you into the city of Hamilton. Key attractions are numbered on our maps in this section and described in the text. In addition to the full key map of the island on pages 32 & 33 there is a large pullout map in the centre of this magazine; for a map of St. George’s, see page 19, the City of Hamilton on 24 and Dockyard on 34. ‘W’ at the end of a listing denotes ‘wheelchair accessible’.

Parishes In 1609 the survivors of the English wreck of the Sea Venture struggled onto Bermuda’s shores, well short of their intended destination of Jamestown, Virginia. By 1615 the Somers Island Company was developing Bermuda and exploiting her natural resources. The island was surveyed and what is now St. George’s Parish was set aside as public or company land. The remainder was divided into eight tribes or parishes, named after the principal shareholders in the Somers Island Company. These were, from east to west: Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. Along with St. George’s, they have become the nine parishes of Bermuda.

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ST. GEORGE’S PARISH Bermuda’s oldest town, St. George’s, was founded in 1612 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. It was our capital until 1815, when Hamilton became the capital. 1-17 are on our detailed map above. 1 St. Peter’s, Their Majesties Chappell, Duke of York St., is the oldest Anglican church outside the British Isles. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Services Wed 8am, Sun 11:15am. Suggested donation of $5 per adult. Call ahead for group visits. 297-2459 2 Bermuda National Trust Museum at the Globe Hotel, corner Duke of York St. & King’s Square. Built by Governor Samuel Day, circa 1700. The offices of the Confederate agent, Major Norman Walker, were housed here during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The museum highlights Bermuda’s American Civil War involvement along with a video presentation ‘Bermuda: Centre of the Atlantic’. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 297-1423. Closed on Public Holidays. Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. Gift Shop. *Combination tickets to all 3 museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont). 3 Tucker House, Water Street. Built in the 1750s. Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council, moved here in 1775 and his family stayed until 1809. On view are antique heirlooms from one of Bermuda’s oldest families and a room furnished as a tribute to Joseph Rainey, the first black man to be seated in the U.S. House of Representatives. The cellar houses a permanent archaeological exhibit. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 297-0545. Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. *Combination tickets to all 3 museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont). bermuda.com

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THE UNFINISHED CHURCH, ST. GEORGE’S 4-13 are on our detailed St. George’s map on page 27 4 St. George’s Post Office, open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Tel. 297-1610 5 World Heritage Centre, at Penno’s Wharf in the Queen’s Warehouse, circa 1860. History is brought to life through the St. George’s Foundation’s restoration of this building. Enjoy the Orientation Exhibits Gallery, ‘A Gateway to Bermuda’ and film ‘A Stroll through St. George’s’. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Adults $5, seniors $3, students $2. Tel. 297-5791. Also home to Second Hand Rose Charity Shop. W 6 Stocks & Pillory and the Ducking Stool re-enactment at King’s Square. See the ‘gossiping wench’ get ducked in the harbour at noon on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs & Saturdays. 7 Deliverance, a full-scale replica of the ship built by the Sea Venture castaways to take them on to Virginia. Located across the bridge from King’s Square, on Ordnance Island. Mon-Fri and Sat, 10am - 2 pm, tel. 297-5791. Adults $3, children $2. 8 Town Hall, facing King’s Square, the meeting place of the Corporation of St. George’s. Open 9am-4pm, Mon-Sat except holidays. W 9 State House, above and behind the Town Hall, one of the oldest British stone structures in the New World, dating from 1620. Originally the seat of government, now a Masonic Lodge. Open Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, May to October. 10 The Bermudian Heritage Museum, junction of York & Water Streets, showcases accomplishments of black Bermudians. Open Mon-Wed, 10am-2 pm. Entry $4, seniors $3, children $2. Tel. 297-4126. W (lower floor only). 11 St. George’s Historical Society Museum, Printery & Garden, Featherbed Alley. This historic house, a museum since 1922, features cedar furniture, paintings, and other local relics along with a replica of an early 16th-century Gutenberg press. Open Wed and Sat, 10am-4 pm. Adults $5, children $2. Tel. 297-0423 12 The Old Rectory, Broad Alley, behind St. Peter’s Church. Captain George Dew built this Bermuda cottage circa 1699. A private residence owned by the Bermuda National Trust. Exterior viewing only. Tel. 236-6483 13 Unfinished Church. Top of Duke of Kent St. This magnificent Gothic revival structure was meant to be a replacement for St. Peter’s Church. Started in the 1870s, it was beset by financial difficulties, parish infighting and a damaging storm. It was abandoned on the eve of its completion.

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FORT ST. CATHERINE, ST. GEORGE’S 14-17 are on our detailed St. George’s map on page 27 14 Fort St. Catherine, off Barry Road. 19th-century fort contains cannon, guns, military exhibits. Open Monday to Friday, 930am-4:30pm. Last entry at 4 pm. Adults $7, children 5 to 15, $3 (must be accompanied by an adult), seniors $5. Tel. 297-1920 W 15 Gates Fort dates from the early 17th century. Originally a small sea battery of three guns. Open during daylight hours. 16 Somers Garden, Duke of York Street. British Admiral Sir George Somers was shipwrecked in Bermuda in 1609, continued his journey to Virginia and then returned to the island in 1610. When he died in Bermuda his heart was buried near here and his body was taken to England. Open daily. 17 The Bermuda Perfumery is located in historic Stewart Hall, 5 Queen Street. For more than 80 years, the Bermuda Perfumery has been creating and manufacturing perfumes. All are made on the premises. Take a free tour and sample unique fragrances. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Tel. 293-0627. Afternoon tea served Wed and Sat 1-4pm. $33pp. Call 705 2390 for reservations.

18-22 refer to large island map on pages 40-41 18 Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Ferry Reach. On the first Wednesday of each month at 10am visit this world-renowned research station. Take a free tour of the laboratories, grounds and learn about ongoing projects. Open Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm, last entry at 4pm. Closed Christmas Day. www.bios.edu Tel. 297-1880 19 L.F. Wade International Airport 20 Carter House. An historic stone structure thought to be the oldest dwelling in

St. David’s and a replica settlers dwelling. No entrance fee, donations encouraged. Open Wed and Sat, 10am - 4pm. Tel. 293-5960 21 Great Head National Park. At the end of Battery Road, St. David’s, lies a 20thcentury abandoned fortification surrounded by open spaces, plus a Lost at Sea Memorial. 22 St. David’s Lighthouse, built in 1879. Stands at the top of Lighthouse Hill Road.

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CRYSTAL & FANTASY CAVES, HAMILTON PARISH 23-32 refer to large island map on pages 40-41 For opening hours, tel. 236-5902.

HAMILTON PARISH Named after James Hamilton, second Marquis of Hamilton, an original member of the Somers Islands Company. After leaving the Causeway, go up Blue Hole Hill to the junction of Wilkinson Ave & North Shore Rd. You are now in Bailey’s Bay. 23 Crystal Caves, 8 Crystal Caves Rd, Hamilton Parish. Formed more than 30 million years ago and discovered in 1905 when 14-year-old Bernard Wilkinson stumbled upon a cave opening. He was later lowered down the 140-foot drop where he saw magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites that surround a clear 55-foot deep lake. Tours 9:30am-4:30pm year round. One cave, adults $22; children under 13, $10; under 5, free. Combination tickets, adults $30; children under 13, $12; under 5, free. Last combination tour 3:45pm, last tour of the day at 4.30pm. Tel. 293-0640 27 Blue Hole Hill Park. Located just over the Causeway, the park joins Walsingham Nature Reserve and Tom Moore’s Jungle and provides an excellent walking trail, with caves and fish ponds.

SMITH’S PARISH Named after one of the nine chief investors of the Somers Isles (Bermuda) Company, Sir Thomas Smith. 29 The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo boasts native fish, exotic reptiles, freeflying birds, and pink flamingos in a beautiful, colourful setting. Exhibits include ‘North Rock’, a 140,000-gallon replica of a local living coral reef, and ‘Islands of Australasia’, the interactive ‘Discovery Cove’, new ‘Madagascar’ exhibit and scenic ‘Coastal Walkway’. The Natural History Museum focuses on the island’s geology, native biodiversity and habitats. Open daily 9am-5pm. (last admission 4pm). Adults $10, children (5-12 years) $5. Tel. 293-2727 W 30 Flatts Bridge. Wander across to quaint Flatts Village with its magnificent views of the Inlet and Harrington Sound. 31 Devils Hole Aquarium 32 Spittal Pond, South Road. This 64-acre reserve is part of a necklace of wetlands along the south shore, providing a diversity of habitats and a wide variety of birds,

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33 Verdmont, corner of Collector’s Hill & Sayle Road. Built about 1710 in the Georgian style, Verdmont houses our finest collection of antique Bermuda cedar furniture, porcelain, portraits, children’s furniture and toys. A new exhibit highlights the people who lived at Verdmont. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 2367369. Closed holidays. Adults $5, children 6-18 years, $2. *Combination tickets to three museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont).

DEVONSHIRE PARISH Named after William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire. 34 Palm Grove, South Road. Wellmanicured private estate. Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm (closed holidays). 35 Montpelier Arboretum, Middle Road. A tranquil retreat featuring a wide range of island trees and plants.

Some areas of the Arboretum may be closed due to ongoing storm clean up.

PAGET PARISH Named after William Paget, 4th Baron Paget de Beaudesert. 36 King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road. See page 53. Tel. 236-2345 37 Botanical Gardens, Berry Hill, Point Finger & South Roads. Enjoy hundreds of well-marked flowers, shrubs and trees. Admission free. Visitors’ Centre usually open 9am to 1 pm, Mon - Fri. W 38 Camden, South Road, in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. Official residence of the Premier. Open Tues & Fri noon-2pm, weather permitting. 39 Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, includes Bermuda-inspired work by Winslow Homer and Georgia O’Keeffe, plus changing exhibits. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sundays 11am-4.30pm, closed public holidays. Tel. 299-4000. 40 Waterville. An elegant house, built circa 1725, now the HQ of the Bermuda National Trust. See the Bermuda Rose

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CITY HALL & ARTS CENTRE, PEMBROKE PARISH 41 refer to large island map on pages 40-41 Society’s showcase garden and the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Memorial Garden & Gazebo. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, admission free. Tel. 236-6483 41 Paget Marsh and Boardwalk, Paget Parish. Lush 25-acre nature reserve, a joint project of the Bermuda National Trust & Bermuda Audubon Society. The pond and marsh attract many birds. Open daily, daylight hours, free. Tel. 236-6483

42-49 refer to Hamilton Map on page 32

PEMBROKE PARISH Named after English aristocrat William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke (1580-1630). Home of our capital city of Hamilton since 1815. 42 Barr’s Bay Park, on Hamilton Harbour beside the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Pitt’s Bay Road. Sit in the sun and watch the boats sail by. W 43 Point Pleasant Park by the waterfront, Albuoy’s Point, next to the Ferry Terminal. Relax on a bench, bring a picnic lunch. W 44 The Birdcage, a photogenic traffic kiosk at the corner of Front & Queen Streets. 45 Perot Post Office, Queen Street. An architectural gem and a handy spot to buy stamps, transport passes, tickets and tokens. Credit cards accepted. Open Mon-Fri 9am5pm Tel. 292-9052 W 46 Bermuda National Library & Historical Society Museum, Queen Street. Set in the gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park. Library has free internet access, local studies room and displays on Bermuda’s culture. Open Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am5pm, Sun closed. Tel. 295-2905. Museum open 10am-2pm Mon-Fri (May–Oct); 10:30am– 1pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri (Nov–April); closed holidays. Free. Tel. 295-2487 W 47 City Hall, 17 Church Street, one of Hamilton’s most beautiful public buildings. Houses City Hall Theatre, the Mayor’s Parlour and Corporation of Hamilton offices. Tel. 2921234. The Bermuda National Gallery is on the second floor (tel. 295-9428), featuring both historic and contemporary local and international art. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Guided tours Thursdays, 10:00am. Entry $5.Closed January 1- 15. Also home to the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Free. Tel. 292-3824 W 48 Central Bus Terminal, Washington Street, close to City Hall. All routes serving Hamilton arrive and leave from here. See page 52.

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FORT HAMILTON 50-58 refer to Hamilton Map on page 32 49 Queen Elizabeth Park, Queen Street, Hamilton. A haven for relaxation, named to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. W 50 Victoria Park, Cedar Avenue. Lovely park created in the 1880s to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. W 51 Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Church Street, a neo-Gothic city landmark. Open 8am-5pm. The cathedral tower, with panoramic views of the city, is open 9am-4pm MonFri. Audio tours $3, tower entry $3. Sunday service at 8am and 10am. Tel. 292-4033 W 52 General Post Office, corner of Parliament & Church Streets. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-noon W 53 Sessions House. The House of Assembly meets Fridays at 10am. Visitors are permitted in the gallery; dress appropriately. Tel. 292-7408. Tours take place Mon-Thurs, 10.30am-12noon and 2.30-3.30pm. The Supreme Court is located on the lower floor of the Sessions House; visitors are permitted. Tel. 292-1350 W 54 The Cabinet Building, Front and Parliament streets. Here the Senate (our upper house) meets Wednesdays at 10am. Visitors are permitted. Fronted by the Cenotaph on Front Street, a memorial to war veterans, and Sally Bassett statue. Tel. 292-5501 55 Bermuda National Library Youth Division, 74 Church Street. Open Mon-Thurs & Sat 9am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm. Tel. 295-0487 56 Fort Hamilton, approached by Victoria & King Streets & Happy Valley Road. A restored fort, its moat is filled with native plants. Spectacular views of the city and harbour. Open daily 9am-5pm. Free. W 57 The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), a 15-minute walk from the city centre, on East Broadway. Two floors of interactive exhibits revealing the mysteries of the ocean. Experience deep-sea exploration through the eyes of worldrenowned explorers including Bermudaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Teddy Tucker. See artefacts and treasure recovered from shipwrecks around Bermuda. Gift shop and waterside restaurant, The Harbourfront. Open seven days, 9am-5pm, last admission 4pm. Members free, adults $15, seniors $12, children (6-17) $8, children (under 6) free. Tel 292-7219. W

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explore our west end 59-67 refer to large island map on pages 40-41 58 Johnny Barnes Statue. Just down the road from the BUEI, a life-size statue of our unofficial ambassador of goodwill, Johnny Barnes (see page 17), by sculptor Desmond Fountain. 59 Government House, North Shore Road & Langton Hill. The imposing residence of His Excellency the Governor.

WARWICK PARISH Named after Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658). 60 Christ Church, historic Presbyterian Church dating back to 1719, one of the oldest in the western hemisphere. 61 Warwick Pond. Take a walk on the interpretive woodland nature trail in this nine-acre nature reserve, with Bermuda’s second-largest fresh water pond. Open daylight hours.

SOUTHAMPTON PARISH Named after Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton (1573-1624). 62 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, built in 1846, provides panoramic views. Open daily 10am4:30pm. Entry $2.50, children under 5 free. Tel. 238-0524.

SANDYS PARISH (Somerset) Named after English aristocrat Sir Edwin Sandys (1561-1629). The western-most parish, made up of five islands. 63 Somerset Bridge is the smallest drawbridge in the world; just wide enough to let the mast of a sailboat pass through. 64 Scaur Hill Fort, Somerset Road. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Sound and Ely’s Harbour. Open daily 7:30am-4pm, free. Grounds open 24 hours. Tel. 236-5902. 65 Heydon Trust, 43 acres of meticulously preserved grounds, filled with indigenous plants. The tiny, exquisite chapel was built in the 1620s. Open daily, dawn till dusk, free.

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National Treasure Visit the National Museum of Bermuda, home to 500 years of island culture and history. See the massive mural of Bermuda history, our exhibit Shipwreck Island: Sunken clues to Bermuda’s past, and spectacular views.

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69-75 refer to Royal Naval Dockyard Map below 67 Springfield & Gilbert Nature Reserve, Somerset. This National Trust Property once comprised a small plantation. Springfield, the old mansion with buttery and slave quarters, dates back to 1740. Five acres of walking trails. 69 Somerset Village overlooks charming Mangrove Bay. Stop for a meal or some shopping. 70 Dockyard Visitor Information Centre is near the fast ferry dock. Open daily, Sat and Sun, 9am-4pm. Tel. 542-7104 71 The National Museum of Bermuda includes the Commissioner’s House, which exhibits our rich nautical history and extensive artefact collections. Open daily, 10-4 Mon - Fri, 10 - 5 Sat and Sun, last admission 3pm. Adults $12, senior citizens $10 and children under 16 free, if accompanied by an adult. Tel. 234-1418. W 72 Dolphin Quest Bermuda, Dockyard. Enjoy an extraordinary encounter with dolphins. Open 9:30am-4:30pm daily. Reservations required. www.dolphinquest.org Tel: 234-4464 or toll free 800-248-3316 73 The Bermuda Craft Market in the Old Cooperage features Bermuda cedar work, candle and jewellery making, pottery, banana dolls and many other crafts, with demonstrations by local artisans. Open daily 9am-5pm and until 8pm when cruise ships are in port. Tel: 234-3208. W 74 The Bermuda Arts Centre features studios housing various artists and exhibits which change every few weeks. A shop offers an extensive range of locally made gifts, paintings, sculptures and a wide print selection. Open daily 10am-5pm (closed Good Friday. Tel. 234-2809 W 75 Clocktower Shopping Mall boasts a delightful collection of boutiques and branch stores in a charming, covered mall. W

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On May 1st, 2002, the Bermuda General Post Office issued 4 postage stamps to commemorate Bermuda’s Caves. The photography was by Gary C. Berdeaux and the liner information was written by David Summers. 35¢ – The Fantasy Cave was discovered in 1907 by Arthur Elystan Haycock. From 1912 until 1931 the cave was open to the public as ‘Wonderland Cave’. In 1999 the cave was redeveloped and reopened to the public in 2001 under its original name ‘Fantasy Cave’. Crystal Cave

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Dream-like: Soft, late afternoon light on a ‘Bermudaful’ beach — could it be more romantic? Photo: Amanda Temple Fine Art Photographer

BERMUDA WEDDING ESSENTIALS TO GET YOU STARTED... FLOWERS GiMi on Front Street, 37 Front Street, Hamilton. 441.297.GiMi(4464), www.flowersbygimi.com MARITAL LICENSE Registry General, 30 Parliament Street, Hamilton. 441 297 7709 FOR THE GROOM Anthony’s, 2 Church Street, Hamilton. 441 292 3889 WEDDING PLANNER Bermuda Bride, 3 Park Road, Hamilton. 441 295 8697. www.bermudabride.com CATERING Indigo Catering, 6 North Shore Road, Flatts. 441 533 6503 VENUE Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke. 441 292 7219. www.buei.org JEWELLERY David Rose, Water Street, St. George’s. 441 293 7673, www.davidrose.bm MAKEUP & HAIR Strands, 31 Reid Street, Hamilton. 441 295 0935 PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda Temple, www.amandatemple.com RESISTRY A.S. Coopers, 59 Front Street, Hamilton. 441 295 3961. www.ascooper.bm For a full list of vendors visit www.bermuda.com

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inspired by bermuda Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery Bermudian artist Alexandra Mosher draws from the island’s natural beauty to create inspired, sculptural jewellery. “I create expressive and original pieces; they’re certainly conversation starters,” she explains. “There is nothing more fascinating than taking art as we know it and giving it a whole new context on the body. I make sculptures to be worn.” Considering Alexandra’s background as an artist, it is no wonder her intricately sculpted jewellery designs have been influenced by her studies in fine art. “I developed a love for craft at a very young age, and was often creating little presents for my parents out of assembled found objects,” she told us. “My family still has a collection of pretty little things I made them.” Alexandra studied Studio Art at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts and later, Jewellery Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She launched her line of jewellery in 2005 and since that time has won several prestigious awards for her collections. Her process involves the ancient technique of lost wax casting; she first hand carves her designs in wax and then casts them in silver and gold in limited numbers. “I remember reading an art critic’s review of my work and feeling like I was on the right path when he said he was surprised at how I could create such original pieces at such an affordable price.” Although her work is highly coveted, she has something for every level of collector.

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Alexandra is perhaps best known for her Bermuda Reef Collection in which she incorporates Bermuda’s famous pink sand into sterling silver and gold to create captivating pieces of wearable art. “‘Is it a gemstone?’ people ask me, and I just love watching their reaction when I explain how I’ve set our beautiful sand into each unique piece.” She told us that visitors often go on to say their daughter, sister or friend would never forgive them if they didn’t bring a little something from her pink sand collection back home as a gift. “It warms my heart to hear that,” she beams. Finding a little piece of your own is a delightful experience. You can find the lovely pink Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery Boutique in the Washington Mall at #7 Reid Street in Hamilton or some of her collections at A.S. Cooper & Son’s stores island-wide. For infomation or to shop online call 441 236 9009 or visit www. alexandramosher.com.

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ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING CONSULTING & ADVISORY SERVICES Expert Accounting Service For Bermuda Businesses Let ABS in Bermuda handle your bookkeeping and accounting requirements. Our experienced team provides flexible services tailored to your business needs and budget. We are a highly cost effective solution for small to medium size businesses providing expert guidance and advice regarding all aspects of business in Bermuda particularly employment and payroll tax issues. ABS Victoria Hall, 7th Floor 11 Victoria St., Hamilton T: (441) 292-1918 F: (441) 292-6477 W: www.abs.bm

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A great way to see Bermuda and all its attractions Regularly scheduled buses operate at frequent intervals to most of the destinations throughout Bermuda which visitors may find of interest. Bus stops are indentified by pink and blue poles. Poles that are pink indicate service inbound to the City of Hamilton. Poles that are blue indicate service outbound from the City of Hamilton. The table below lists many of the destinations that visitors ask us about most frequently. Alongside each destination is the number of the route(s) serving that destination, the appropriate fare zone, and the times buses leave The Central Terminal in Hamilton. If possible avoid the rush hour. The best time to travel by bus is between 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Destination Route Number Fare Zone* Buses Leave Hamilton** L.F. Wade International Airport 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57 Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo 10,11 3 Zone 09 21 33 45 57 Belmont Hills Golf Club 8 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 57 Botanical Gardens 1,2,7 3 Zone 05 15 17 29 41 45 53 Crystal Caves of Bermuda 1,3 14 Zone 15 45 Royal Naval Dockyard 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Elbow Beach 2,7 3 Zone 05 15 17 29 41 53 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Grotto Bay Hotel 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57 Horseshoe Bay 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Mangrove Bay (Somerset) 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Maritime Museum 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 John Smith’s Bay 1 3 Zone 15 45 Surf Side Beach Club 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Fairmont Southampton Hotel 7,8 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 St. George’s 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57

* See Bus Fare Information for additional details on 3 and 14 Zone fares. ** Departures on the hour and minutes past the hour from The Central Terminal in Hamilton.

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Telephone: (441) 292-3851 Fax: (441) 292-9996 E-Mail: info@ptb.bm Internet: www.BermudaBuses.bm 26 Palmetto Road devonshiRe dv 05 • P.o. Box hm 443 hamilton hm Bx, BeRmuda

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ONLY THE BRAVE WILD A unique masculine fragrance where classic urban meets untamed nature. This fragrance features fresh top notes of grapefruit and citronella underpinned by an exotic coconut accord. Are you brave enough to be wild? Available at Gibbons Company. A.S Cooper & Sons Ltd. and Brown & Co. Info: infobb@pdl.bm

shopping guide A.S. COOPER & SONS LTD. MAIN STORE 59 Front Street, City of Hamilton Cosmetics, fragrances, duty free perfume, fine jewellery with diamonds, precious and semi precious stones in gold and silver. Gifts & collectibles. Info: 441 295 3961 ext 407, www.ascooper.bm MAN 29 Front Street, City of Hamilton Men’s Fashion. Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm CHILDREN 27 Front Street, City of Hamilton Infants to childrens clothing up to age 14. Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm EXPRESS Washington Mall, Reid Street, City of Hamilton Juniors fashions & accessories. Info: 441 296 6525, www.ascooper.bm DOCKYARD Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard Ladies fashions and accessories, gifts, souvenirs & fragrances at duty free prices. Info: 441 234 4156, www.ascooper.bm FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON 101 South Shore Road, Southampton Ladies fashions and accessories. Info: 441 239 7094, www.ascooper.bm STUDIO 3rd Floor Main Store, 26 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Women’s Fashions. Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm 27TH CENTURY BOUTIQUE | THE HAIR STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON 92 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Fashion for men and women. The Hair Studio offers manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, eyebrow waxing, braiding and all other hair services. Info: 441 292 2628 or 441 295 2258, 27_century@northrock.bm ANTHONY PETTIT By appointment only. Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera. Info: 441 292 2482, www.anthonypettit.com

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DAVIDROSE JEWELRY ALEXANDRA MOSHER STUDIO JEWELLERY Lower Level Washington Mall, 17 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Bermudian artist Alexandra Mosher creates art jewellery designs inspired by the beautiful motifs found in Bermuda’s Flora and Fauna, the ocean, architecture, history and culture. Info: 441 236 9009, www.alexandramosher.com ARROWROOT GIFT SHOP Botanical Gardens, Paget Works of art by local artists including paintings, drawings, prints, pottery and an extensive list of items made of Bermuda cedar. Books by local authors, note cards with images from Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art permanent Collection. Info: 441 236 2950, www.bermudamasterworks.com ASTWOOD DICKINSON LTD. JEWELLERS & WATCHMAKERS 83-85, Front Street, Hamilton With an on-site watch maker and jewellery workshop, creating individual designs Astwood Dickinson invites you to discover the Original Bermuda Collection, manufactured by hand in their workshop and includes replicas of the island’s flora, fauna, landmarks and traditions that make Bermuda unique. Astwood Dickinson is the exclusive agent in Bermuda for Tiffany & Co., Links of London, Baccarat, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, and Mont Blanc. You will also find Omega, Tag Heuer, Gucci, Baume et Mercier, Tissot and a wide variety of diamonds, treasure coins, gold, precious and semi precious jewellery. Info: 441 292 5805, www.astwooddickinson.com BERMUDA HEAT, BERMUDA BLUE & BERMUDA BREEZE Available from: Gibbons Company, City of Hamilton, The Bermuda Island Shop, St. George’s. , The Perfume Shop, Royal Naval Dockyard, Brown & Co., City of Hamilton, A.S. Cooper, Front St., City of Hamilton, and branch stores, Carole Holding Shops, Royal Naval Dockyard & Fairmont Southampton Hotel. Distributed By P.D.L. Limited. Fine Perfume. Info: 441 292 1710 BERMUDA CEDAR GIFTS Washington Mall, City of Hamilton Handcrafted cedar pens, winestoppers and more sold at the Alexandra Mosher Studio in Washington Mall just off Reid Street; on Queen Street at the Island Shop, Hand Made Bermuda in the Clocktower mall in Dockyard and online at www. luxurygiftsbermuda.com. Info: 441 532 4869, www.bermudacedargifts.com

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shopping guide BROWN & CO. 35 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fragrances, gift ideas and greeting cards. Books from local and internationally acclaimed authors. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm BROWN & CO. - HALLMARK Reid Street, City of Hamilton Gift ideas and greeting cards. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm BROWN & CO. - BOOKMART Reid Street, City of Hamilton Books from local and internationally acclaimed authors. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm CHATHAM HOUSE 63 Front Street, City of Hamilton A historic retailer of Cuban cigars. Info: 441 295 2351 CRISSONS JEWELLERS HAMILTON Queen Street, City of Hamilton . 55 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fairmont Southampton, Southampton Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard. Info: 441 295 2351, www.crisson.com DAVIDROSE JEWELRY Water Street, St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Jewelry. Info: 441 293 7673 or www.davidrose.bm DIGICEL Church Street Retail Store, Washington Mall, Church Street, City of Hamilton Court Street Retail Store, Corner of Dundonald & Court Street, City of Hamilton. Info: 441 500 5000, www.digicelbermuda.com OCEANS GIFT SHOP Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke Oceans Gift Shop is a treasure trove of unique gifts, memorable keepsakes, books, toys, t-shirts, artefact reproductions, Bermuda souvenirs and more! Info: 441 292 7219, www.buei.org PICTURESQUE GALLERY Walker Arcade, 47 Front Street, Hamilton The Picturesque Gallery is an innovative source of distinctive decorative art, for both the home and office, or for creative Bermuda gift giving. Info: 441 292 1452, www.picturesquebermuda.com

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REBECCA LITTLE . JEWELER DESIGNER MAKER Photo By Akil J. Simmons

P-TECH 5 Reid Street, City of Hamilton P-Tech, a department of the Phoenix Stores is Bermudaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier provider of consumer electronics, including digital cameras & accessories, MP3 Players and so much more. We also provide other complimentary brands of products & services; which include online photo processing services, digital picture frames and Cellular Phone accessories. Info: 441 295 5496, www.ptech.bm REBECCA LITTLE JEWELER DESIGNER MAKER Available at David Rose Fine Jewellery, Water Street, St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or by appointment. Rebecca Little is an emerging British/ Bermudian contemporary jewellery designer and maker graduating from UCA Farnham in 2006. She specializes in creating intricate designs in silver and 18 carat yellow gold, simulating the texture and shimmer of woven fabrics. Info: To make an appointment call 441 704 0766 or shop online at www.rebeccalittlejewellery.com

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art Exploring the Landscape By Lisa Howie, Director, Bermuda National Gallery

Bermuda has a long-standing tradition of landscape art, which is no wonder considering how absolutely stunning the Island is and how magical the light. It is handy that the rooftops are blinding white as they serve the perfect canvas to reflect the sunset. Painters have been putting up their easels outside to capture the bliss for centuries now. With this history in mind, many artists today are breaking from the traditional forms of landscape art by arriving at their own stylistic vernacular or language of expression. For this new exhibition, Marking Territory: A Focus on Bermuda’s Landscape, BNG curator Sophie Cressall selected from diverse portfolios of artwork created since 2010: “This exhibition is a respectful departure from the tradition of landscape art. It is an examination of the new marks being explored today, some of which may not be predictable or as easy to ‘read’ because they are new expressions. Some works exhibited have a direct connection to the digital era while others actively repel these influences. This exhibition explores how artists articulate the landscape around them today – whether it is through the use of technology, the manipulation of the image, the construction of the form or the composition.” Come and be surprised by expressions of a landscape that you have come to love albeit for a day or for a lifetime. These paintings, photographs, video and print by local artists will inspire you to creativity or, at least, rethink the landscape outside your door. For those who prefer traditional art forms, The Ondaatje Wing is replete with impressionistic paintings mostly by well-known American artists like William Chadwick, Reynolds Beale, Prosper Senate. Interestingly, the works by these artists would have been considered new ways of expression during their day. Join us for an art experience. Take away a memento with a BNG art book. For more information: www.bng.bm or call (441) 295-9428/ 297-9428.

Jonah Jones, Jonquils, 2012, oil on canvas. Collection of the artist.

Kok Wan Lee, Astwood Park, 2014, acrylic on paper. Collection of the artist.

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Teresa Kirby Smith, Frick’s Beach 8, 2014, silver gelatin resin coated lambda print. Collection of the artist.

art ALEXANDRA MOSHER STUDIO JEWELLERY 17 Reid Street, Lower Level of the Washington Mall, City of Hamilton Art jewellery designs are all handmade and inspired by the colours and natural motifs of Bermuda. Info: Free, 236 9009, www.alexandramosher.com Monday to Friday 11:00am-5:00pm ANTHONY PETTIT By appointment only Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera. Info: 292 2482, www.anthonypettit.com BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY City Hall & Arts Centre Church Street, City of Hamilton (Upstairs) Exhibitions change throughout the year & hold a variety of interesting lectures, films, and events. Info: Free, 295 9428, www.bng.bm Monday to Friday 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm DNA CREATIVE SHOPPE 129 Front St., City of Hamilton Bermuda’s only online and brick & mortar art supplies store. Monday to Saturday, 11:00am-7:00pm Info: 747 5399, www.dnashoppe.biz

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS MARKING TERRITORY: A FOCUS ON BERMUDA’S LANDSCAPE An exhibition of contemporary landscape expressions

MASTERWORKS MUSEUM OF BERMUDA ART Botanical Gardens, Paget Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm, Sundays 11:00am-4:30pm Info: $5, free for members and children under 12, 2994000, www.bermudamasterworks.com WINDJAMMER II ART GALLERY Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton Where professional artists come together and show their work. Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Weekend 12pm5pm Info: Free, 295 1783, www.windjammer2.com

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BNG COLLECTION Historical and contemporary artwork THE YOUNG COLLECTION Global eclecticism in painting, sculpture, and prints CITY HALL & ARTS CENTRE CHURCH STREET, HAMILTON Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm Tel: (441) 295-9428 Admission: $5 Adults Free: Members, Seniors & children under 12

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art Bermuda Cedar Gifts Alan makes a number of beautiful gifts using old Bermuda Cedar. He has created a special collection of pens, pencils, wine stoppers, men’s razors and shaving sets and even a coffee scoop! Each piece is carefully hand crafted and special orders including engraving by Bermuda Blueprinting can be requested. These hand crafted pieces of art make the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates having a little piece of Bermuda. Alan uses reclaimed wood and sometimes a small nail hole appears as he turns the wood on his lathe. It is especially cool to come across these markings as it really makes each and every piece original. Alan’s beautifully hand crafted Bermuda Cedar Gifts can also be found at the Alexandra Mosher Studio in Washington Mall just off Reid Street; on Queen Street at the Island Shop and online at www.luxurygiftsbermuda.com where all purchases are elegantly gift-wrapped and hand delivered same or next day. Alan is happy to talk about custom designs and orders. He also works with coloured acrylic. So the next time you’re looking for a gift that is really unique and special, give Alan a call at 532 4869 or email him at info@bermudacedargifts.com

Located on Front Street in the City of Hamilton, the Picturesque Gallery features Bermudian Photographer Roland Skinner’s colour archival prints of Bermuda. Select images can be reproduced on canvas and a variety of available boutique prints make an idyllic souvenir perfect for preserving a memorable stay in Bermuda. The latest reprint of Roland’s At A Glance book is also available. Roland Skinner has been photographing the island since 1958. His wonderful photography truly captures the unique colours, contours of the island, its flamboyant sunsets, lush floral landscapes and sweeping aerial views.

Walker Arcade, 47 Front Street, Hamilton. 10am - 3pm Tuesday - Saturday 441 292 1452, www.picturesquebermuda.com Facebook/PicturesqueBermuda

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Anthony Pettit One of Bermuda's Leading Art Dealers Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints & Ephemera

George Alan Swanson 1908 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1963 Large watercolour The Square, St Georges. 17 x 22 inches. c1936 The 1930s was a particularly exciting time for Bermuda as famed naturalist William Beebe pierced the waters off Nonsuch Island in the Bathysphere, making amazing marine discoveries. George Swanson, Else Bostelmann and Helen Tee-Van were among a group of fine illustrators depicting hundreds of fish and other species seen in the deep ocean. Swanson also painted on land and even ran his own art school for a while in St Georges. This colourful sketch shows his leisure-time style. Price on request. By Appointment Only Tel: 441 292 2482 www.anthonypettit.com bermuda.com

the artist No Man Is An Island Charlie Godet Thomas By Nadia Hall

Charlie Godet Thomas, Untitled (A Form Fading Amongst Fading Forms No. 1), 2014, digital print on satin photographic paper. Collection of the artist.

“You should always be trying to write a poem you are unable to write, a poem you lack the technique, the language, the courage to achieve. Otherwise you’re merely imitating yourself, going nowhere, because that’s always easiest.” – John Berryman Reflections on water, the sky moving through the trees while driving, a boat moored in shallow waters, collected over the years, these images have been edited together to the soundtrack of Charlie Godet Thomas’s Blues Poem, a video installation that plays the internal monologue of the artist’s fictional poet. The piece, originally inspired by a television interview with confessional poet John Berryman, paraphrases philosophers Sartre and Seneca – big ideas for an afternoon at the gallery. The use of soothing imagery alongside serious verse aids the viewer in accepting material that is otherwise challenging. Each time it loops, you absorb something more, it’s pleasantness and pastel pink frame acting as vehicles for delivery. This entry for the 2014 Bermuda Biennial “A View From the Edge” is exploring the idea of an island as a psychological state. By inserting this character, this poet, the idea takes shape. Images and ideas collected over time without method can make demands on the collector that cannot always be met. This constant editing

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Charlie Godet Thomas, Untitled (A Form Fading Amongst Fading Forms No. 2), 2014, digital print on satin photographic paper. Collection of the artist.

and reducing, exemplified across Charlie’s portfolio, makes concise that which is interminable. Just as artistic control is an essential quality of good poetry, the same level of control can bring the artist closer to what he is trying to communicate. These personal snippets or half-truths are saved and the re-presented to be understood later. The final frame, hypnotic, like a swinging pendulum – or a windscreen wiper – draws you in further, asking questions. Speaking of questions, a candycoloured loop punctuates a stark white background. Untitled (A Form Fading Amongst Forms No. 1 & 2) two striking images are in fact a photograph of earlier sculpture works of the artist. They are abstractions, originating as family photographs, reconstructed into three-dimensional form and then re-photographed and reprinted. The works appear minimal, but this strategic process reaches depths that far belie first impression. “The process of reworking and revisiting an image is not a search for reason or understanding, but rather a manifestation of denial,” he explains. “Repainting and reconfiguring the image in the way that I do is an attempt to transform it so that I can enjoy it as colour and form, whilst failing to achieve that aim is reason to continue working on the series.” Charlie Godet Thomas lives and works in London. An alumnus of the Royal College of Art, he recently exhibited in Bending Light at HomePlatform in Bristol, Dizziness of Freedom at Bermondsey Project Space, London and a solo show at BALTIC Center for Contemporary Art in Newcastle, United Kingdom. www.charliegodetthomas.com

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golf Port Royal Welcomes America’s Cup BY KIM SWAN, J.P. TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

Bermuda awareness as a destination is a critical component to marketing Bermuda internationally. Our forefathers successfully built our tourism around world renown sporting events , mainly Golf, Sailing and Tennis which are all great sports for Bermuda year round. Through golf in the late1950s Bermuda played host to televised golf prior to the famed Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf later gracing our shores in the 1960s - we were pioneers and our most celebrated Golf Professional at that time Archie Compston walked with royalty and was an golf exhibitionist dating back decades prior. Tennis fans from the eastern seaboard of the United States had Bermuda to thank for Tennis. Yes, our own Bermudian cousin, Mary Outerbridge, introduced Tennis to the United States. That would make for a great ATP Heritage Tournament that not only celebrates our place in history but reconnects us perpetually with each generation of tennis enthusiast from America. The Newport Bermuda Yacht Race is a century old event and our maritime heritage is already etched in the history books. But the Gold Cup Series and the exploits of Peter Bromby and Lee White in recent years and others, have kept Bermuda on the radar of the sailing community. The PGA Grand Slam of Golf finale in Bermuda was eventful - sandwiched between two hurricanes - Bermuda and the PGA of America demonstrated how to make the best of a bad situation. Hurricane Fay surprised everyone with as it crept up on us early Sunday a ravaged Port Royal Golf Course, television equipment, concession stands, the tented village and made many doubt that the event would take place. The Show Must Go On The decision that the event will continue, set in motion a restoration of the port royal golf course and tournament services that must go down in our history book as an undertaking that demonstrated to the world the resilience of our people but also the quality of our infrastructure. When TNT went live to show the world Port Royal Golf Course, it was extremely difficult to discern any evidence of any major damage caused by a hurricane. An incredible feat that showed Bermuda at its best. Today we have the America’s Cup 2017 destined for our shores which will catapult our name to the front of the minds of people around the globe. Awareness in marketing is key and now in two of our key sports, golf and sailing, Bermuda can be identified by hosting the best in the world competing in their craft. My experience in the golf industry reveals that it is common for spill over benefits between sports. The followers of sailing are likely to be avid golfers or tennis players, enjoy fine wine, dine in good restaurants, engage taxis regularly, travel to the beach, arrange parties/events for clients &/or friends - generally they have a reasonable amount of disposable income. We at Port Royal Golf Course are considered one of the best public golf courses in the world. It is my understanding that Port Royal is on the bucket list of many planning to come to Bermuda to enjoy the festivities of the Americas Cup. As one of my dear sailing friends of mine put it recently, “there is only so much time we spend on the water racing......” Indeed, many man hours of the America’s Cup will revolve around activities on land in Bermuda. We at Port Royal who overlook the Great Sound - not only welcome the America’s Cup to Bermuda - but we invite everyone planning visit Bermuda for the America’s Cup to pay us a visit. Port Royal and the Bella Vista Grill are your local championship golf course.

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historical stories The Bermuda Militia Artillery and the Great War By Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA

This image was captioned ‘Bermuda Contingent R.G.A. 1916 to 1919. Somme July 16 to Nov.18. Vimy 1917. Messines 1917. Ypres June 1917 to Jan 1918. Operations in France and Flanders from July 1916 to Nov 11 1918. Returned to England April 1919.’

Soon after the old Queen’s Birthday in May 1916, a convoy left Bermuda that included a ship with over two hundred black Bermudians soldiers and their white officers, off to the Great War in Europe. On 9 June, the English coast was sighted and the commander of the First Contingent of the Bermuda Militia Artillery (Royal Garrison Artillery) commented: ‘Well, we’re about to see how the native Bermudian from the land of eternal peace can adapt himself to the brutalities of war…I believe that our men have the guts.’ The Contingent received orders to proceed immediately to France and arrived on 24 June 1916. ‘All Bermudians were under fire a few days later when they were engaged in the attack of the Somme, 1 July.’ That was the day the epic ‘Battle of the Somme’ began; it ended in mid-November, with the loss of over a million men killed or wounded, ‘making it one of humanity’s bloodiest battles’. After service into late autumn, the Bermuda Contingent felt the effects of a European winter and Major Thomas Dill, commanding, obtained leave for the men to refresh themselves in the ‘salubrious climate of the South of France’, at Marseilles. In 1917, they returned to the Western Front and acquitted themselves ‘heroically during the attack on Vimy Ridge’ on 9 April. At the end of June, forty more men and two officers arrived from Bermuda and thus increased the strength of the force.

In the spring of 1897, a flyer sought to enroll ‘a few more young men’ in the Bermuda Militia Artillery, promising ‘military training and a Summer’s holiday’.

In December 1917, Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig noted: ‘This contingent served with the Canadian Corps during the operation in May and June, subsequent to the capture of Vimy Ridge. They were employed on Heavy Ammunition Dumps, and great satisfaction was express with their work. Though called upon to perform labour of the most arduous and

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historical stories heritage matters A page from the BMA War Diary, signed by Major Thomas Dill, indicates that in April 1917, one of the places they worked was Villers-au-Bois in the north of France, near Calais and the fierce battlegrounds of Arras and Vimy.

exacting nature at all times of the day and night, they were not only willing and efficient but conspicuous for their cheeriness under all conditions. Their officers rendered valuable services in the management of the dumps.’ ‘The unit also worked on ammunition dumps from end of June to the beginning of September in another Corps. On more than one occasion the dumps at which they were employed were ignited by hostile shellfire, and much of their work was done under shellfire. Their behaviour on all these occasions was excellent, and commanded the admiration of those with whom they were serving. In fact the manner in which they carried out their work under all conditions was strikingly good.’ The Bermuda Contingent returned home to a tumultuous welcome on 1 July 1919, three years after they had set sail as volunteers for a conflict of unknown proportions. The Bermuda Militia Artillery was formed in the mid-1890s and centered in St. George’s Parish, which had most of the big guns of the Island that the BMA would later command. In 1965, after 70 years of service, the BMA was amalgamated with the Bermuda Rifles into the Bermuda Regiment, a proud corps that in 2015 celebrates its fiftieth anniversary of service to the Island.

The Bermuda Military Artillery served Bermuda for several generations from its establishment in the 1890s until its amalgamation into the Bermuda Regiment in 1965: here men of the BMA are practicing gunnery during World War Two at the 6-inch guns at St. David’s Battery, which was also their base camp.

Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA is Director of the National Museum at Dockyard. Comments may be made to director@bmm.bm or 441-704-5480. bermuda.com

historical stories Do You Know... About the Bermuda Dioramas? Part 3 By Horst Augustinovic

In 1950 a series of eleven Dioramas showing scenes from Bermuda’s early history were created by the Belgian artist Emil Antoine Verpilleaux and the Polish sculptor Andre Bohomolec after much collaboration with historians Commander Leslie Howarth, Walter Hayward, Hereward Watlington and Dr. Henry Wilkinson. These Dioramic Tableaux are reproduced in three dimensions by placing figures and objects in front of a painted background. The Dioramas were initially exhibited at the ‘Bermuda Cavalcade Gallery’ on Front Street in Hamilton and after they were purchased by the Bermuda Trade Development Board in 1952, they became part of a display in Fort St. Catherine, also featuring replicas of the Crown Jewels, various wax figures featuring life in a military fort as well as Boer War carvings. Unfortunately the Dioramas were destroyed during renovations in 2010.

STRACHY’S WATCH William Strachy was Secretary to Sir Thomas Gates, Governor of Virginia. He was a trained scribe and keen observer and it is to him that we owe much of our knowledge of the saga of the Sea Venture. William Shakespeare is thought to have used William Strachy’s descriptions as the basis for The Tempest. When Sir George Somers and Sir Thomas Gates made plans for the completion of the voyage to Virginia after the wreck of the Sea Venture, the only available craft was the longboat in which they had come ashore from the wreck. After outfitting the longboat with hatches, a mast and sails for the ocean voyage, eight of the survivors sailed to Virginia only a month after the disaster, promising to return with help from Virginia. When four weeks passed without their return, William Strachy kept watch and beacons burning for another two months from a spot where the St. David’s Lighthouse stands today. It was to no avail, as the longboat was never heard from again.

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BUILDING OF THE DELIVERANCE On August 28th 1609 – a month and a day after the wreck of the Sea Venture – the keel was laid for a new ship to take the survivors to Virginia. With the Sea Venture still high on the reefs, most of the material for the new ship was salvaged from her. On March 30th 1610 the new ship was towed to the water where William Strachy wrote “When she began to swim upon her launching, our Governor called her The Deliverance.” Meanwhile Sir George Somers decided to build a second, smaller, ship and called her The Patience. On May 10th 1610 both ships were ready and set sail for Virginia, laden with salted pork and other supplies from Bermuda. On reaching Jamestown thirteen days later they were shocked at the condition of the few colonists who had survived the previous winter. On the other hand the remaining 60 Virginians must have been amazed at the excellent condition of the 150 new arrivals they had believed lost almost a year ago. Given the dire conditions in Virginia, Sir George Somers volunteered to sail back to Bermuda in The Patience and return with a cargo of hogs and other foods which were plentiful in Bermuda. Unfortunately he again ran into bad weather and after arriving in Bermuda several weeks later, Sir George Somers died of exhaustion. The Diorama shows great activity in building The Deliverance, which was of great significance in the history of both Bermuda and Virginia. Comments: netlink@link.bm

This full-scale replica of the ‘Deliverance’ was erected by the Bermuda Junior Service League on Ordnance Island in St. George’s in the late 1960s to commemorate the building of the original ‘Deliverance’ under the direction of Sir Thomas Gates and the ship’s carpenter Richard Frobisher. Bermuda News Bureau photo.

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RESTAURANT WEEK JANUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 5 Photo courtesy of The Bermuda Tourism Authority.

ANGELOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BISTRO Walker Arcade, Just off Reid Street in Hamilton Located in the heart of Hamilton just off Reid Street in the Walker Arcade, Angeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro is a very popular spot for locals and a hidden gem for visitors to discover. Enjoy a casual breakfast, lunch or dinner, reasonably priced. Highlights include delicious salads, handmade pasta, thin crust pizza, authentic European dishes, Bermudian fare and Gluten Free specialties. Dine inside or Alfresco by Angelo`s Bistro Fountain. A traditional legend holds that if Visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return visit to our shores. Takeout is also available. Info: 441 232 1000 or bistroangelo@logic.bm BEAU RIVAGE Newstead/Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa, 27 Harbour Road, Paget Unwind in style and enjoy a divine setting overlooking panoramic views of Hamilton Harbour and the City of Hamilton. Panseared Rock fish, roast rack of lamb, and beef Wellington are but a few of the tantalizing specialties prepared by award winning French Master Chef Jean-Claude Garzia. Info: 441 232 8686, www.beaurivagebda.com Continued on page 70

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eat & drink guide BARRACUDA GRILL 5 Burnaby Hill (above the Hog Penny), Hamilton. Barracuda Grill, one of Bermuda’s most celebrated restaurants, is THE place to go for outstanding seafood and chops prepared in a contemporary style, proudly winning over ten Best of Bermuda Awards! Classically stylish, Barracuda features warm mahogany woods, plush banquettes and a sumptuous but ever so comfortable dining room, suitable for power business meals or romantic tête-à-tête’s. If a little early for your reservation, join the other guests at the cozy, hip and chic bar and enjoy cocktails and martinis by our own award winning bartender, or one of more than 16 wines served by the glass. The Barracuda Grill’s lavish and inviting interior hints at a time of luxurious passenger ships, popping champagne corks, and refined dining, all contemporized to be thoroughly of the moment. Irresistible seafood and chops prepared with expertise and passion take centre stage on immaculate linen-covered tables. Info: 441 292 1609. barracuda@irg.bm, barracuda-grill.com BELLA VISTA BAR & GRILL Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton Set atop one of the World’s finest golf courses, enjoy the West End’s finest food along with its finest view featuring delicious food & delightful drinks while overlooking the stunning views of South Shore. Come on by for lunch, dinner, drinks or order golf cart delivery right on the course! Info: 441 232 0100, www.bellavistabermuda.com BERMUDA BISTRO AT THE BEACH 103 Front Street, City of Hamilton Bermuda’s number one hot spot from morning through to late night. Located in the heart of Hamiton on Front Street The Beach offers the best drink specials and tastiest food in Bermuda. It is by far the most fun in Bermuda for the best value where anything goes. The Beach has everything from morning Breakfast starting at 9:00am through to a late night menu. Daily specials featuring the Islands freshestseafood and produce. Info: 441 295 0219 or www.thebeachbermuda.com BISTRO J 8 Chancery Lane Hamilton Bistro J offers a unique, wholesome, and imaginative menu that changes daily. Served in a lively Bistro setting, the daily specials will tweak your taste buds with fresh local seafood, the finest European and American meats, homemade pastas and the best produce Bermuda has to offer. The wine list is extensive and features all wines available by the glass. Info: 441 296 3388, www.bistroj.bm

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eat & drink guide BOLERO RESTAURANT & BAR 95 Front Street, City of Hamilton Join Chef / Owner Jonny Roberts and his team at the busy, lively, and bustling Brasserie while enjoying a classic Bistro atmosphere, incredible and creative food, friendly efficient service, and an overall enjoyable relaxed dining experience. Info: 441 292 4507 or www.bolerobrasserie.com BONEFISH BAR & GRILL 6 Dockyard Terrace, Dockyard Join Chef/Owner Livio Ferigo and his team while enjoying a happy atmosphere, fun music, wonderful indoor/outdoor bar/ dining and views of the waterfront. Live entertainment weekly. Take the Ferry from Hamilton. Info: 441 234 5151, www.bonefish.bm CAFĂ&#x2030; AMICI Clock Tower Mall, Sandys Enjoy an enchanting experience in Dockyard with the islands best Italian cuisine and culture. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and the best Pizza in Dockyard. Dine inside or outside on a great patio. Traditional Bermudian codfish breakfast is served every Sunday morning. Info: 441 234 5009, www.amici.bm Continued on page 74

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Meet Joe Cabassa GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR WILLIAM GRANT & SON BY CANDICE DICKINSON

“Bartenders need to know what they’re selling,” explains Joe Cabassa as he puckers his lips, enjoying the first sip of his Gin Blossom martini. “They must own it,” he continues. A bartender can make a dish simply by suggesting the perfect pairing. Cabassa worked for years as part of a training team with the popular Hard Rock Café, teaching dozens of bar managers, bartenders and servers the tricks of the trade; imparting his wisdom on spirits and beverage knowledge, bar management, and the art of mixing cocktails. Today Cabassa travels the world, representing family owned and operated William Grant & Sons, as brand ambassador for the single malt Scotch whisky brand Glenfiddich and specialty gin Hendricks, among others. The Gin Blossom, created with Hendricks Gin, Triple Sec, cucumber, lime and apple juice is “an ideal cocktail to start with,” Cabassa explains. “The subtle sour flavours in this cocktail will open your appetite. It has a good amount of alcohol and it’s not too sweet while the acidity is well balanced.” Reviewing the lunch menu at Bolero, Cabassa searches for the perfect dish to pair it with. “The Tomatoes,” he says with a smile. “The coriander botanicals in the Hendricks will compliment this dish. The oil may make it a little creamy but the acidity should be enough to cleanse the palate. A thoughtful pairing should enhance all of the flavours in a dish just right.” GIN BLOSSOM Hendricks Gin, De Kuyper Triple Sec, cucumber, lime & apple juice THE TOMATOES Cumin, coriander, basil, red onion, Manchego, ciabatta & olive oil.