I have just quietly celebrated 1000 followers on my 'Smitten with Bermuda' Facebook page, by enjoying a beautiful cup of tea in my navy and white striped bone china mug from The Chef's Shop in Hamilton. The sailors stripes must be a subliminal nod to Spirit of Bermuda, as she races toward St. David's in the Newport Bermuda Race. If only I had an assortment of cream-filled cookies from Marks & Spencer to enjoy with my tea, and the company of friends with lovely Bermudian accents. I cannot believe how much time has passed, since I last used my favorite Barbara Finsness mug at Salt Kettle Guest House- alongside the other lucky guests, cats, herons, Kiskadees and the dear Lowe family. When I departed Bermuda in 2019, I expected that it would be "just another departure." That morning, I had enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Village Pantry, prior to scrubbing a sea turtle at BAMZ- another inspirational whim that made a great memory. That morning, my friend Jane
Did you ever find yourself flirting with a place, unable to get it out of your head... and wondering if what you see, during your brief "encounters" is too good to be true? Sometimes, with the objects of our affection, we see what we want to see. Follow me back to Bermuda, as I explore the layers beneath the surface of our torrid love affair.