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All Things Considered => General Discussion--Non food Related => Topic started by: okie smokie on July 24, 2021, 12:16:11 PM
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Going to visit this tiny country next week. Will get on a Viking ship and sail around it with two stops. Only about 20 miles long and a mile at the widest, it sits on the rim of an old volcanic caldera. Main purpose is to enjoy the new ship and ride, and see a couple of the few interesting sites. Temp 79-81 around the clock. Pink sand beaches, and large underground caves. Viking well known for educational excursions and super food service. Of course we cross the triangle to get there! Any suggestions?
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Wear your shorts, like the Bermuda Olympic team during the opening ceremonies.
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I thought it was 3 miles wide by21 miles long.
May be wrong as that was many years ago that I saw that when I was trying to get a job at the Bank of Bermuda.
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My folks honeymooned there in the mid 50's. I remember my mom speaking of the pink sand beaches. Sorry, all I got for you!
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Wear your shorts, like the Bermuda Olympic team during the opening ceremonies.
Been awhile since we have been there however it is easy to get around the island on the buses and boats. I do believe you can buy and all day combination ticket that lets you hop on and off either of them. Also they do have a underground cave, But the most enjoyable place gif it is still there is a bar that serves a great rum punch I think the name is Swizzle In and Swagger Out.
It is a beautiful island and enjoy
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My folks honeymooned there in the mid 50's. I remember my mom speaking of the pink sand beaches. Sorry, all I got for you!
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I think the 20 miles estimate includes when you double back from the west end to go to King's Wharf. Anyhow it is small.. Hard to get lost there. I can see why they are so protective re CV.
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For those interested in comfort, look up Viking.com and take a look at the new ocean ships. Believe they are all the same. Lots of food choices, but sadly I see no BBQ offers.
As for Rum Swizzles, they are offered on several of the tours. I like the flavor, of rum but get a headache from it. I even get the headache looking at it. Fortunately that does not happen with the rest of the drinks offered!
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Look up Bermuda on Google Maps and it will give you some points of interest.
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Look up Bermuda on Google Maps and it will give you some points of interest.
Done! thanks.
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Even if you don’t like rum drinks, you should stop into the Swizzle Inn. There used to be one in Baileys Cove (the original) and one in the dockyards. We always go to the Baileys Cove. Not fancy at all. If you like fish, they have a great fish sandwich. Used to be made from Grouper, now I think it is Whahoo. Still a great sammie. Enjoy Bermuda, a great island.
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Even if you don’t like rum drinks, you should stop into the Swizzle Inn. There used to be one in Baileys Cove (the original) and one in the dockyards. We always go to the Baileys Cove. Not fancy at all. If you like fish, they have a great fish sandwich. Used to be made from Grouper, now I think it is Whahoo. Still a great sammie. Enjoy Bermuda, a great island.
Didn't say I did not like rum drinks.. They don't like me. Will probably fall prey to a "swizzle" while on the island. I think they are served on one or more of the tours. Will look up Bailey's. However, so much great food choices aboard ship will probably keep me from enjoying the local cuisine. Might share a fish sammy with my wife tho!!
Found the Swizzle Inn.
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Back from a flawless trip and cruise in Bermuda. 9 tests for Covid (one 3 days before and then daily after arrival). Not gonna show tour picks etc. Just some food picks. Best treatment in over 14 cruises, best food by far. Only 400 customers out of room for 934. Temp 78-82* the whole time. Never had better food than anywhere on this ship. The following are just samples of the food and presentation. Treated like royalty and everyone (just about) remembered our names after the first meeting. Impressive.
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Eggs Benedict
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King Crab: I said "a lot" and that's what I got. Heated and drawn butter (not cocktail shown)
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Hamburger on pool deck. Great cheese wrapped patty.
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Beef Wellington
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Salmon and potato with Safron sauce
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small lobster and scallops on oriental noodle.
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Pork Bellie with roasted coffee rub.
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Braised short rib beef with onion and also sweet potato puree
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Sushie and sashimi bar. We go for the sushi.
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Food looks great and I must admit I was surprised at the number tests.
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Did they get the fat rendered right on the Belly?
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It looked a little fatty to me. We did not try it. All of their other meats were great. They use only prime for steaks and roasts. The braised short ribs were braised for 6 hours and were wonderful. Of course the king crab was frozen but tasted fresh as served. It was served cold but I asked and they nuked it and made drawn butter for me--must have been over a pound or so. More was offered but declined. I even ate a filet mignon one day and a New York strip the next. Both were prime an perfectly done to order. Had a crispy skinned capon one night. They also had two specialty restaurants: Manfredi Italian: We ate there once and were not disappointed. Also, "The Chef's Table" which served an all Mexican dinner--but not like any we had eaten. No Tex met. and no really hot spices. It was great food but not my favorite. In the upper deck open cafeteria (from 7AM to midnight) home made pastry and breads and also some of the best home made ice cream. Chef standing by to whip up your personal requests. However, we ate most of our meals in the sit down dining room which was served very formally, although we only had to wear long pants and collared shirts. No dress up. In our cabin we had free laundry service, and shoe shining. Fresh towels daily, and full clean up each day. We are spoiled. Would go with Viking again.
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Looks like some great food. What cruise line did you take ?
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VIKING
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Taken a couple cruises on Princess. Food was very good, but I have to admit it looks like Viking has a better variety.
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Gotta love cruises. Been on about 30, but never Viking. Might need to give them a shot when we go back to cruising. Did you ever make it to the Swizzle Inn?
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Gotta love cruises. Been on about 30, but never Viking. Might need to give them a shot when we go back to cruising. Did you ever make it to the Swizzle Inn?
Went by it on a tour. Had rum swizzle on catamaran tour and swim. In fact had more than one. Sneaks up on you. Had very little free time on the island, Hamilton downtown was very high end since all is imported. Very fancy bars, restaurants and retail sales. We were parked across from Flanagan's pub, but did not go. Had our cocktails on board since they were free. Probably should have tried out the local pubs anyhow, (cheapskate). Was very impressed with the tour guides. Not only their local knowledge, but their education as well. Many locals go to US for college, although they have a small college there. Nice to be on a tropical island with English as the main language. One of our guides had been a local police for 30 years before retirement. Got to know Michael Douglas (has a home there and walks daily alone. Very friendly with the locals. Zita Jones not out much and not very friendly). The locals are not impressed with celebrities. No special treatment.
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Never had a problem with the booze...many times though I would get bad Ice and that would causes hangovers and and at times I would break out in hand-cuffs!
Had rum swizzle on catamaran tour and swim. In fact had more than one. Sneaks up on you.
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Never had a problem with the booze...many times though I would get bad Ice and that would causes hangovers and and at times I would break out in hand-cuffs!
Had rum swizzle on catamaran tour and swim. In fact had more than one. Sneaks up on you.
That bad ice got me a few times in my younger years. Now I only use ice made here at home but I usually stick with cold beers.
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I've had some bad ice in my younger days as well.
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Sounds like a great trip. Bermuda is a great place. With how much everything cost on the island, especially adult beverages, it is hard to drink enough "bad ice" to cause any ill effects or "hand-cuff" mornings.....hahaha.
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Sounds like a great trip. Bermuda is a great place. With how much everything cost on the island, especially adult beverages, it is hard to drink enough "bad ice" to cause any ill effects or "hand-cuff" mornings.....hahaha.
We did not imbibe island ice and drinks. We had the liquor package as a gift from Viking. All their water is made on the ship. So the ice and water were no problem. Since we drink very little alcohol, we did not take advantage of booze gift. Also, were given water to take ashore. All the roofs on the island are made of slate and coated with white cement material, and they catch all the rain water from their roofs and store it is cisterns beneath each house and building. I suspect they still have to filter and treat it to be safe from mold etc. I suspect the ships water is made from sea water as is the case on most large cruise ships now.
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JaJaJa...I love it!