Ask our Bermuda Specialist to help you experience 'all' that is Bermuda! Bermuda Shorts are not only worn in Bermuda, they're even worn with jacket and tie and knee socks for men and they are worn by ladies, too. Trimingham's is the perfect place to buy them, either to wear in Bermuda or to take home with you. Bermuda is the oldest British Colony. In 1995, 73% of Bermuda's voting population voted 'no' to Independence. Bermuda's typical breakfast is Codfish & Potatoes. The 24th of May is the traditional 'First Swim of the Year'. Bermuda is made up of 365 Islands, one for every day of the year. (Except Leap Year, of course!) Bermuda has about 155 miles of roads. Tree frogs (Whistling Frogs) are hard to find but tend to show themselves when it rains. St. David's Lighthouse shone its first light on November 3rd, 1879. It's built out of Bermuda Stone, and stands 55 feet. There are 7 18-hole golf courses on the Island and 2 9-hole courses. Bermuda Bus Stops - Bus Stop poles are blue and pink. If it's pink at the top, one rule is 'Sound'. Buses stopping there are Hamilton bound. Warwick Academy was founded in 1662, making it the oldest, continuously operated school in the Western Hemisphere. Standing 'sea level', the horizon is 2.9 miles away Bermuda's population was about 58,000 in late 1995, not even enough to fill a football stadium in the U.S. JULY is the month of the Seahorse Anglers Annual Billfish Tournament. 'Onions' - the unofficial name for Bermudians. The 29th of July is 'Cup Match', Bermuda's biggest holiday where 'East meets West' for the big 2-day cricket game. Somerset colors are red and blue. St. George's are dark and light blue. August 1st is the 'Non-mariners' Race. Artists and craftsmen display their goodies, including Gombey Dolls, on 'Harbour Nights' in Hamilton and 'Heritage Nights' in St. George. The land size of Bermuda is almost equal to the size of London's Heathrow Airport. AUGUST is the month of 'Flybridge Tackle Junior Tournament', the 'Trunk Island Swim' and 'Round de Island Seagull Race'. Houses have always gone by names until recently when they were issued numbers. The berries from the endemic Cedar tree were used for making wine and beer. SEPTEMBER is the month that Cricket Season ends and Soccer Season begins. It is also the month that Lobster Season begins. There are 6 dolphins at Dolphin Quest. They are Bailey, Gibbs, Cirrus, Caliban, Delber and Khyber. OCTOBER is the month of the 'Bermuda Open Golf Championship for Men', the 'Around the Sound Swim', and the 'Cat Fancier's Show'. (Also, the 31st is HALLOWEEN and Daylight Savings ends.) Gold Cup starts on October 16th. Bermuda roofs are made from Bermuda slate and timber. The first settlers did not know how to build anything other than boats so, therefore, they look like an upside-down boat. (Rain water is collected on Bermuda roofs and filtered and stored in a tank under each house.) November 1st is 'Skippy Peanut Butter Kick Junior Karate Tournament' day. The 11th of November is 'Remembrance Day'. NOVEMBER is the month of the 'World Rugby Classic' and the 'International Dog Show'. DECEMBER is the month of the Coral Beach Junior Tennis Open. Christmas Day is December 25th. Boxing Day is the 26th. Both are holidays in Bermuda. Poinsettias, or the 'Christmas bush', is plentiful in Bermuda at Christmas Time. In Bermuda, most Christmas trees come from Canada. Snow reportedly fell in Bermuda in February, 1784. |
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