Picture Perfect
by Mark Caskie
With painterly landscapes and a rich history, Bermuda is the perfect
destination for a cruise. So come and visit the other British Isle—the one
with the tropical twist.
There was something familiar about the house on the hill, its white roof gleaming
above the tangle of lush underbrush. Next to it, a single palm tree slashed across
the blue sky like a brush stroke on paper. The house was pink, and like all the
buildings in Bermuda, it had a limestone roof designed to collect rain for drinking
water.
Only later did I realize that the scene reminded me of some of the watercolors
of American painter Winslow Homer. Homer came to Bermuda for the first time in 1899
aboard the steamship Trinidad, the first vessel to bring vacationers to the island.
He returned again in 1901. He eventually painted more than 20 watercolors there.
Now, as I look at reproductions in an art book months after my visit, I easily
imagine my own experiences have become part of his paintings. With Shore at Bermuda,
I am standing along the road just outside the scene in the picture, looking down
the sloping lawn toward the two white houses and the broad expanse of turquoise
sea. The palmettos and cedars are casting long shadows. My eyes are drawn toward
an open door, and I almost feel the coolness of the darkened room. In no hurry,
I wait for the bus in the sleepy, late afternoon, listening to the pleasing sound
of the distant surf.
In another picture, Sloop, Bermuda, I am just below the surface of the water.
I have been snorkeling all morning just off the shore, enchanted by the corals and
splendidly colored fish. Already, I see the hull of the sailboat rocking in the
clear water. In just a moment, I will surface and be surprised by the boat’s
brilliant white sail wrapped in a graceful arabesque.
And while this final scene was never painted, I also imagine myself beside Homer
aboard the Trinidad. We are on our way home, watching Bermuda disappear into the
horizon, daydreaming about the hedges of oleander and hibiscus, the stone walls
and winding roads, the lighthouses and blue-green water, and the friendly people
of that timeless place.
While in Bermuda, Voyageur’s managing editor Mark Caskie discovered the
pleasures of watching cricket.
Seas the Day
One of seven ships in the Radisson Seven Seas family, the 490-guest
m/s Seven Seas Navigator provides a luxurious travel experience, from her all-suite,
all-ocean-view
accommodations to the ship’s superb cuisine and attentive staff. You can relax
with 24-hour room service or a visit to the full spa. On-board diversions include
a casino and an outdoor pool. While in Bermuda, you’ll enjoy picturesque scenery,
snorkeling and golf. Trips departing Fort Lauderdale include stops in Nassau, Bahamas,
and Charleston, South Carolina. Cruises to and from New York include sights along
the U.S. coast. www.rssc.com
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