Week 5

Wow, we have been here for over a month. Angie and I have visited parks, taken pictures of beautiful flowers, shopping and of course we hit some pretty amazing beaches. She leaves tomorrow afternoon but she said she would come visit us again.

Tony got his scooter license and has been driving it every day. I haven't been on it yet but one day I will get on the back of Barney the Purple Scooter lol. It is so much easier for him going to and from work every day.

This week I am volunteering at Tony's school for picture days. Today we did the elementary students and they are sure cute! I wasn't the shortest person in the gym lol. They were so cute, when they found out I was Mrs. Makowski I heard lots about Calgary, Canada and the grasslands. It was surprising to hear they see Tony every day in their classrooms. When I asked Tony about that he said he may have been in their class once or twice lol ... so cute.

I hope you are all enjoying the pictures I have been posting on Facebook, I have learned how to put them on here and will do that when I have some new pictures.

We missed a few birthdays in September but I can wish my family and friends birthday wishes on Facebook. I missed an 18th and 30th birthday celebrations - heard about the fun and great food. It was awesome to see the pictures on Facebook.

Well, it is going to be a busy week volunteering at Tony's school, online Braille class and finally going to pick up a cell phone. We do have free long distance on Tony's cell phone, let me know if you want me to call you and when is a good time to call.

Miss you all!
Leanne

Week 4

It is hard to believe that we have been in Bermuda for four weeks, one month on September 19th. We had a few days of rain because of other hurricanes out in the ocean. But the weather now is perfect! The temperature has been around 27 and the humidity is around 74%.

We went to Church's Bay Beach on the weekend and it was AWESOME, great place to snorkel. Please check out my pictures on Facebook. After we left that beach Tony and Angie went to Horseshoe Bay Beach which is everyone's favourite - most popular beach on the island. Today Ang and I spent the day at Horseshoe again. Can you all believe that I went up to my thighs in the ocean?!?!?! Most of you who know me know that I don't like the water or being wet. We ended the day at the Swizzle Inn and I even had a drink lol - it was delicious!!!!

I am getting used to the weather and I am really starting to see what a beautiful country Bermuda is.
The oceans are so blue and in some spots there are patches of emerald green. The trees and flowers are gorgeous and smell fantastic! I have said it many times and I will say it again the people are so friendly and helpful. Yes, of course you get the odd one who is grumpy but I don't even notice them anymore. Can you believe people stand and give up their seats on the bus to the elderly or people with children/pregnant women?  Not for me but for Tony lololol.

Tony is loving his job at the school! The classes are very small and they do a lot of activities. This coming Friday we get to go with the high school students on a glass bottom boat for a cruise in the harbour. I am very excited because every time someone snorkels they tell me about the beautiful fish. He said many of the students love "football" so of course he totally relates to them. He said for the most part the students are incredible.

Tony is going for his scooter license this Thursday. Our neighbour upstairs told Tony that he thinks he is ready for the test. If he passes he will be able to drive it home. The young man that sold Tony the scooter is taking it down to the license place for him because they will ask Tony how he got the scooter down there. He has been told by everyone to make sure he is very positive the entire test - we all know Tony is naturally positive so he will do fine. I'll let you know next blog if he gets his license, heck there will be pictures on Facebook.

I hope you are all keeping well, Tony and I are great! Miss you all!
Leanne

Week 3

We had our very first hurricane scare. After days of driving Tony, Christian and Ang crazy with my obsession of being prepared. For those of you who know me know I was terrified. In the end it was nothing but a wind with rain. Today was still windy with some rain. Bermuda needs the rain and we need the rain in our water tank. The wind causes the ants to come in the house too. I have been spraying and sweeping trying to get them out of the apartment. I hate finding them in the cupboards but the spray I have works great, time to buy another can lol.

Christian is going home tomorrow afternoon. His time here just flew by. For his last day we went to the Crystal and Fantasy Caves followed by Christian taking us out for supper. Counting the days to our family trip to Orlando in November, 59 days.

Our niece Ang is here for two more weeks. We will be hitting the beaches and do a little shopping. It was nice having her and Christian this past week. I will take her to some of the beaches we took Christian to and try some different ones.

Please see my pictures on Facebook. There are pictures of every place we have been. You can see for yourself what a beautiful country Bermuda is.

Second Week in Bermuda

We have had two full weeks in Bermuda. We are settling in and Tony fits in here like he has lived here all his life. He loves the beaches, sunshine and the heat - doesn't seem to mind the humidity either. It will take me longer but it is a very beautiful country with very nice people!

This week we did John Smith's beach, Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Beach. There was a sand castle building contest on Horseshoe Beach and I met a very nice Bermudian woman who liked to chat. Not that I could really understand everything she was saying because she kept whispering, didn't want her husband to hear lol.

Skyped with Tony's family last night. Christian has one more week on the island and he will giving a talk to the grade 12 students at Tony's school Wednesday morning. I am going to go too because I would love to hear his speech. My niece Angie is arriving tomorrow for 3 weeks. It is so nice to have people visit.

We finally have furnished all the bedrooms, bought a microwave and will go to town tomorrow to get the last few items for the kitchen and beach. I need an umbrella because there isn't a lot of shade on the beaches. Unfortunately my head doesn't like too much sun and heat.

Tony bought a scooter yesterday and will practice driving it in the church's parking lot. He just has to walk the bike down the driveway and the parking lot is right next door. After he can do all the twists, turns and zigzags he'll go for his road test. Soon he plans on getting his drivers and buying a car. Gas is very expensive so he would drive the scooter to work and use the car for road trips, groceries, laundry and picking up people from the airport. If you come visit us now you have to take a taxi but we are very close to the airport.

Adam is coming out in October and I'll have him teach me (again) how to post my pictures on here. Please keep checking my pictures on Facebook. I will be posting more pictures today or tomorrow.

Take care, miss you all!
Leanne