Welcome to Bermuda

May 4th - the actual starting day for the Rally and we were seeing Bermuda.  It was around 2200 on the 3rd when we starting seeing the lights from Bermuda so we slowed down in order to time our entrance to St. Georges Harbor at daybreak.  We ended up getting into the Harbour at 0745 and then waited our turn to go to the customs dock.  The decision was made to drop our anchor over closer to the dinghy club as that is where the rally events will be.  Anchor down, boat secure - time to head to town!

 Since we have been on a boat for the last week we were in need of a nice walk.  We set off and before long we had walked most of the town!  Very quaint - narrow cobblestone roads.  Pastel houses and the most beautiful water you can imagine.  A breathtaking teal blue - so clean and clear.  

 The only drawback to Bermuda is the expense.  Prices for most common items is about double what you will pay in the US. Fortunately, we were prepared for that so we provisioned heavily before we left.  The wind is forecast to blow hard tonight - we had arrived in port just in time.  So after stretching our legs we headed to the grocery and then back to the boat for a good meal.  Since we are so far ahead of the rest of the rally boats we will have plenty of time to explore Bermuda - no downside there!!