Ruth's Travelogue on Somerset Bridge
After leaving the ferry, we crossed over Somerset Bridge, one of the first three bridges built in Bermuda in the 17th century. With Ely's Harbour to the west and the Great Sound to the east, the bridge connects the mainland with Somerset Island in Sandys Parish, where we are staying at Willowbank. Obliging passers-by open the central plank, only 22 inches wide, by hand to permit the mast of a sailboat to pass through.
Low tide lured me to explore the Public Wharf where in the olden days freight reached Bermuda on sailing ships and, transferred aboard smaller boats to Somerset, was off-loaded onto horse-drawn trolleys. I discovered a wee bit of coral, urchins, and shells among the rocks. Joe located garfish and long-awaited photo opportunities.
We found great photo opportunities everywhere in Bermuda. This is a beautiful country of wonderful people. Why, the whole territory celebrates Joe's birthday, May 24! We had to leave before then, but planned a N.C. visit to my parents on Memorial Day weekend, when the entire nation celebrates my mother's birthday, May 31.
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Ruth's Travelogues on: |
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| Willowbank | South Shore Beaches | Botanical Gardens | Spittal Pond | Walking the Railway Trail |
| Bermuda | Somerset Village | Riding the Ferry | City of Hamilton | World's Smallest Drawbridge |