Cruise Ship Docks and Dust

I flew into Bermuda on Thursday. Bill met me at the airport and we returned to the boat. Since so many boats are "stuck" in Bermuda because of weather, several vessels (including Mary Elizabeth) were actually tied up to the cruise ship dock. The weather is so bad that even the cruise ships couldn't come in! So the Mary Elizabeth has a prime location at the dock with sv Rigel (our friends Carol and Bill) rafted off our port side. We are lucky we don't have to anchor since we don't have a dinghy! We are unlucky because the cruise ship dock is not made for small boats. There are large tires that are used as fenders for the cruise ships that are rubbing against the boat. There is also a lot of dust and dirt that is being stirred up because of the winds. Needless to say the boat is filthy.

Bermuda is beautiful! The people are so friendly - which is a huge departure from the US and British Virgin Islands. Everyone greets everyone walking down the street. We have been treated very nicely. The island is stunning. Everything is so green. And it smells fabulous -- there are flowers and gardens and blooming trees everywhere.

The water is different than anywhere else we have been. Bermuda is surrounded by a large coral reef. The rock formations are amazing, and the water is all different colors. It is really a very beautiful, friendly, clean island.