Ruth's Travelogue on Somerset Village
Since Joe and I related the green area on the map marked "Park" with tree-lined trails, he had neglected suntan lotion and today looked forward to shopping for head cover in this charming country village. We bought a cap (which blew off onto the ferry almost lost and gone forever) but were most of all charmed by Julian, who saw us photographing his community and offered to take a memorable picture of us. He further extended his friendly arm of hospitality, offering us two individually wrapped slices of freshly baked custard tart he made at home. Wow, were they ever delicious!!! Meeting Julian is one reason we love this breathtaking island so much.
Early settlers thatched their roofs with the Bermuda Palmetto, Sabal Bermudiana, the only native palm tree (visible behind the umbrellas in the title photo), and imbibed the now prohibited Bibby from its sap. In the 1700's the Queen's example made wearing a ladies' hat from Palmetto leaves the height of fashion in London.
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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 |