Saturday

Kim and I decided to get a fairly early start today (well, early for Kim on Saturday), go have breakfast, and then check out Bermuda’s farmers’ market. We had breakfast at a place called Ten – sort of Starbucks-style place except they serve more substantial breakfasts and brunches – not just the high-calorie bakery usually associated with Starbucks. Very nice place and very good food. We’ve been there before and will certainly go again.

The farmers' market isn’t that big. Only a couple of produce-type stands and lots of crafts booths. There was actually a pretty good assortment of produce and we bought some things for the next several days. Seems as though carrots and beets are big this time of the year.




But there was a decent amount of scallions, leeks, turnips, pumpkins, lettuce, bok choy, peppers, beans, and potatoes also. Must be the end for tomatoes because the selection wasn’t that great. Or maybe the good ones were picked over. One thing they don’t grow here is asparagus. It’s about ten bucks a pound at the store and it’s not that good, either.

After the farmer’s market we headed to Goslings Wine Store to check out the stock. Because of Kim’s association with Bacardi, we have a wholesale account at the place, which means 20% off. Prices even without the discount are pretty good. One of the few bargains in Bermuda. Which may be one of the reasons people drink so much here.

Then it was top down (very sunny with temp around 70) and we drove towards the west end to check out the Riddle’s Bay Golf Course. Never did see the course because we couldn’t find a place to park. Well, we eventually did, but by then it didn’t seem worth the hassle to park and get out to see the place. And besides, it was too much fun just driving around in the convertible.

Eventually we stopped at Lindo’s (our favorite grocery store) to get the rest of the makings for our dinners for the next few days. Then home.

We talked with Michael a couple of times today. Our last conversation was when she was at the airport waiting for her flight to Italy. Apparently no difficulties in getting in and out of NYC and in checking her luggage. We just checked on-line and see that her flight is now in the air.

If you’re interested, Michael has started a blog. You can check it out at http://maaroundtheworld.blogspot.com/