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We will be docking for two days in Bermuda at the The Royal Naval Dockyard, at the tip of Ireland Island, which is a magnificent preservation of British history and dates back to 1809 when the land was purchased to build it. It is easily accessible by bus or ferry and is a major tourist attraction in the West End It was the largest British naval facility outside the United Kingdom --all forts built in Bermuda in the 1800s were built to protect this important naval installation.

The magnificent buildings now house a shopping mall, a craft market, an arts centre and restaurants. The Bermuda Maritime Museum occupies the Dockyard keep and has many interesting exhibits, which interpret the Royal Naval Dockyard and the fortifications and weapons, which protect it. Towering over the Keep is Commissioner’s House, a massive building dating back to 1825 as the first house ever to be built with a pre-fabricated cast and wrought iron structural framework. The award-winning restoration project has space devoted to a variety of exhibitions exploring Bermuda’s cultural connections, local slavery, military history and features rare collections of paintings, maps and coins. The verandah offers panoramic views of Dockyard and Bermuda. The Maritime Museum is very highly recommended.

Only a short (20 min.) ferry ride away from our dock is Bermuda's pretty pastel-shaded capital, Hamilton, named after a former Governor, hustles and bustles with local shoppers and keen sightseers every day of the week. Although it is officially a city, boasting a massive 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral, it is the size of a town and is inhabited by approximately 15,000 people. The population swells appreciably with the frequent arrival of cruise ships that berth next to Hamilton's main thoroughfare known as Front Street, stretching along the harbour-front. Front Street also boasts a ferry terminal, a parade area and countless shops, restaurants and taverns. Most visitors linger at any one of the restaurants along the stretch and enjoy the harbour views or watch the passersby from the decorative balconies. The mood is relaxed and amiable. Throughout the town British influences have blended comfortably with the casual island style. Visitors can explore elegant buildings like the Royal Yacht Club and Historical Museum, or take a ride in a quaint horse-drawn 'surrey with a fringe on the top'.

Hamilton's pride is the Georgian-style Sessions House, on Church Street. It dates back to 1815 and serves as Bermuda's House of Assembly and Supreme Court. It is also worth visiting Fort Hamilton, particularly for the splendid views it offers of the city, harbour and Gibb's Hill Lighthouse. At midday every Monday shows are staged with bagpipers and traditional dancers.

From Hamilton we can take a 15-minute walk to one of Bermuda's more recent attractions, the state-of-the-art Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. This is a multi-million dollar institute built to showcase the natural wonders of the surrounding oceans. The Institute offers a simulated dive in a capsule and interactive exhibits detailing local reef wrecks, plant and animal life.

We are arranging for a "Town Crier" guided walking on Tuesday tour from City Hall which also houses the Bermuda National Gallery and the Bermuda Society of Arts, all highly recommended activities at minimal cost.

This is going to be another great get-together!!!!

Here are the specifics (as outlined in previous email correspondence from the Hospitality Committee}:

Dear Forest Hills Club Friends:

It's going to be tough to top last year's Convivium in Jamaica, but we sure are going to try. Get ready to hop on Royal Caribbean's luxury cruise ship, "Explorer of the Seas" on October 24-29 for a fabulous 5-day cruise that features almost 2 full days in Bermuda.

For meals onboard the ship, we can all be seated together in the dining room. Free amenities include all meals, several snack bars, entertainment (music, singing, dancing, comedians), swimming and more. Drinks and gratuities ($9.75/person per day) are extra. For the big spenders, there's bingo, all kinds of gambling, art auctions and a fabulous spa salon.

So far, 26 people have committed for 14 staterooms at the excellent price of approximately $1400.00 per inside cabin, including all taxes. Oceanview cabins are available for approximately $1626. Each room has 1 queen or 2 double beds - your choice.

You can book your reservations NOW by calling our FHC Cruise Specialist, Judy Mason, at 800-439-1909 ext. 7836. Judy will take your $200.00 room deposit via credit card, review the cancellation and refund policy and inexpensive travel insurance protection, and answer all other questions concerning cost and itinerary. Judy can also handle your airline reservations.

This Convivium is especially convenient for folks in the Northeast because they can drive to the Cape Liberty Cruise Port, N.J., only 9 miles from Newark Airport.

Please call Judy right away to reserve your room or ask questions. You can also call Webb (904-744-7645) with your questions.

Bon voyage!

Webb Wade

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			We will be docking for two days in Bermuda at the The Royal Naval Dockyard, at the tip of Ireland Island, which is a magnificent preservation of British history and dates back to 1809 when the land was purchased to build it. It is easily accessible by bus or ferry and is a major tourist attraction in the West End It was the largest British naval facility outside the United Kingdom --all forts built in Bermuda in the 1800s were built to protect this important naval installation. The magnificent buildings now house a shopping mall, a craft market, an arts centre and restaurants. The Bermuda Maritime Museum occupies the Dockyard keep and has many interesting exhibits, which interpret the Royal Naval Dockyard and the fortifications and weapons, which protect it. Towering over the Keep is Commissioner’s House, a massive building dating back to 1825 as the first house ever to be built with a pre-fabricated cast and wrought iron structural framework. The award-winning restoration project has space devoted to a variety of exhibitions exploring Bermuda’s cultural connections, local slavery, military history and features rare collections of paintings, maps and coins. The verandah offers panoramic views of Dockyard and Bermuda. The Maritime Museum is very highly recommended. Only a short (20 min.) ferry ride away from our dock is Bermuda's pretty pastel-shaded capital, Hamilton, named after a former Governor, hustles and bustles with local shoppers and keen sightseers every day of the week. Although it is officially a city, boasting a massive 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral, it is the size of a town and is inhabited by approximately 15,000 people. The population swells appreciably with the frequent arrival of cruise ships that berth next to Hamilton's main thoroughfare known as Front Street, stretching along the harbour-front. Front Street also boasts a ferry terminal, a parade area and countless shops, restaurants and taverns. Most visitors linger at any one of the restaurants along the stretch and enjoy the harbour views or watch the passersby from the decorative balconies. The mood is relaxed and amiable. Throughout the town British influences have blended comfortably with the casual island style. Visitors can explore elegant buildings like the Royal Yacht Club and Historical Museum, or take a ride in a quaint horse-drawn 'surrey with a fringe on the top'. Hamilton's pride is the Georgian-style Sessions House, on Church Street. It dates back to 1815 and serves as Bermuda's House of Assembly and Supreme Court. It is also worth visiting Fort Hamilton, particularly for the splendid views it offers of the city, harbour and Gibb's Hill Lighthouse. At midday every Monday shows are staged with bagpipers and traditional dancers. From Hamilton we can take a 15-minute walk to one of Bermuda's more recent attractions, the state-of-the-art Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. This is a multi-million dollar institute built to showcase the natural wonders of the surrounding oceans. The Institute offers a simulated dive in a capsule and interactive exhibits detailing local reef wrecks, plant and animal life. We are arranging for a "Town Crier" guided walking on Tuesday tour from City Hall which also houses the Bermuda National Gallery and the Bermuda Society of Arts, all highly recommended activities at minimal cost. This is going to be another great get-together!!!! Here are the specifics (as outlined in previous email correspondence from the Hospitality Committee}: Dear Forest Hills Club Friends: It's going to be tough to top last year's Convivium in Jamaica, but we sure are going to try. Get ready to hop on Royal Caribbean's luxury cruise ship, "Explorer of the Seas" on October 24-29 for a fabulous 5-day cruise that features almost 2 full days in Bermuda. For meals onboard the ship, we can all be seated together in the dining room. Free amenities include all meals, several snack bars, entertainment (music, singing, dancing, comedians), swimming and more. Drinks and gratuities ($9.75/person per day) are extra. For the big spenders, there's bingo, all kinds of gambling, art auctions and a fabulous spa salon. So far, 26 people have committed for 14 staterooms at the excellent price of approximately $1400.00 per inside cabin, including all taxes. Oceanview cabins are available for approximately $1626. Each room has 1 queen or 2 double beds - your choice. You can book your reservations NOW by calling our FHC Cruise Specialist, Judy Mason, at 800-439-1909 ext. 7836. Judy will take your $200.00 room deposit via credit card, review the cancellation and refund policy and inexpensive travel insurance protection, and answer all other questions concerning cost and itinerary. Judy can also handle your airline reservations. This Convivium is especially convenient for folks in the Northeast because they can drive to the Cape Liberty Cruise Port, N.J., only 9 miles from Newark Airport. Please call Judy right away to reserve your room or ask questions. You can also call Webb (904-744-7645) with your questions. Bon voyage! Webb Wade * * *
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