Bermuda, Bahama, C'mon Pretty Mama

the trip to bermuda was awesome.   it was my first time on a cruise ship (other than the time my friend luisa and i "stowed" away on a ship in st. thomas a bahgillion years ago) so that was exciting for me.  and bermuda is BEAUTIFUL (i posted some pictures in the photo album on the right).  it reminded me a lot of europe, especially st. george's and hamilton (the capital city) with the winding, narrow streets, the stucco covered houses, the crazy ass motor scooters.

additional thoughts:

1.  it was virtual impossible for me NOT to crack  dumb Love Boat jokes.  hey, it was my first time on a cruise, give me a break.   the kids did enjoy the whole "poop deck" "duty free" routine though. 
2.  i never once hit the beach.   so i didn't do any snorkeling.  which is fine with me.  although i can snorkel and i'm an excellent swimmer, i don't like fish touching me.  or even going near me. 

3.  i did go to the aquarium, the museum of natural history, the maritime museum, and i rode the pink bermuda buses all over the island.  when i visit a new place i like to know the back story.

4.  i will go back to bermuda but not in august.  too fucking hot.  genetically i was not designed for the tropics.  my skin burns and then turns this blotchy yellow color, not all bronzy and savage like most of my inlaws.  spf 30 was definitely my friend.  my upper thighs rub together so i had some serious chafing issues.  and my hands and feet swell in the humid heat.  I WAS NOT ATTRACTIVE!!!!

5.  although the food on the cruise was mediocre for the most part, i did get to eat escargot on two occasions.  i love escargot and grossing out the nieces and nephews was just a bonus.

6.  i spent entirely too much time and money in the ship casino.  i can never go to vegas EVER!

anyway, all in all it was great fun.