Town of St George's

Day one in Bermuda, a chance to stretch our legs and explore after receiving negative results to our Covid tests.

Happy to be here

Town Hall

The Town of St George's to give it it's full name was founded in 1612 when the first settlers arrived here. It was the first capital of the island before Hamilton and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

My first impressions were colourful, appealing and oh so British with the White Horse pub, a War Memorial and a telephone box. The square is dominated by the red painted Town Hall with cannons to deter those who are complaining about the rubbish collection or how much the council is spending on Christmas decorations. Christmas decorations are being put up today.

We wandered the narrow cobbled streets. I like the street names which reflect the age of the town; Shinbone Alley got it's name from drunken sailors leaving the pub at the top on their hands and knees. Kyhber Pass, really, have been given its name by a soldier or regiment who were stationed in India.

Carry on up the Khyber

At the top of the hill is the unfinished church with walls but no roof.

From the protected harbour we can pick out the many forts dotted atop hills, what would have been the wharf buildings, now converted to shops and restaurants though today many are closed.

I said to David St George's reminds me of a coastal village in Cornwall; narrow streets, stone houses and the mix of firs and palm trees. It is very pretty and the people are very welcoming.