Allow me to re-introduce myself as the founder of Come With G Blog, especially for those who are new to this space - small in number of followers but quite steady. My name is Glenda and I currently live on the beautiful island 🏝 of Bermuda 🇧🇲 - 32.3078° N, 64.7505° W Pre-pandemic I worked …
End to Who?
When I told my friend that I was doing the Bermuda End to End, he asked: “End to Who?”. I found that was funny, but at the same time I thought: “why is he questioning my noble intention, when, in the country in Africa from where he originated, the average person perhaps walks the intended …
The Sound of Fury | Paulette
As we all know the Atlantic Hurricane Season lasts from June through November. As soon as June appears we, in this part of the world, start making preparations for these acts of nature. Even though, we go about doing and enjoying the summer things as normal, we always keep that hurricane starter pack close by. …
Staycation in Bermuda | Loving It
COVID19 has been with us now for more than seven months. The last time I was on a plane was February 2020 and that was a short trip to Miami. I stayed in the Wynwood District, one of my favorite areas in Miami. Wynwood District Miami Prior to the pandemic, I had planned a European …
COVID19 in Bermuda Part III | Come With G
Current Status It is day 38 since the first two confirmed cases of COVID19 were announced in Bermuda. To the date of writing, the positive figures stand at 99, with five deaths and 39 recoveries. The fifth death occurred on April 11. On April 15, a total of 80 results came in, 56 were negative …
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COVID-19 in Bermuda Part II | Come With G
I left off on my last blog post on March 28, when Bermuda had 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and I wrote that with effect from Sunday March 28, a curfew will take place from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. Read about that blog post here: https://comewithg.blog/2020/03/28/covid-19-in-bermuda-come-with-g/ The curfew has now turned into a State …
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COVID-19 in Bermuda | Come With G
The Announcement of the First Cases On March 18, the Government of Bermuda announced the first confirmed cases of COVID-19. They were two imported cases with one having entered Bermuda from Miami and the other entering from the UK. The Hon Curtis Dickinson, JP MP Minister of Finance Prior to the announcement, the Government had …
St. George’s Walkabout | Bermuda
In the town of St. George's in the eastern parish of Bermuda, the Bermuda National Trust hosts a signature holiday event. This Holiday Event takes the form of a Walkabout, where thousands of residents and tourists descend upon the narrow streets of the town to feel the pulse of its history. This event took place …
Chasing Moongates
One of Bermuda's national symbols, the fabled moongate traces its roots to China and is said to bring good luck. The Moongate was brought to Bermuda in the late 19th century, by a local sea captain who was inspired to do so after seeing them in a Chinese garden. Moongates are made of local limestone …
Bye “Bobo”, Hello “Bye”
"Bobo” is a Caymanian term of endearment for a close and personal friend, the object of one's affection, a woman's pet name for a boyfriend or close male friend. “Bye” in Bermuda is a male child. “Ace bye” is the Bermudian equivalent to the Caymanian “Bobo”. Six years, six jobs and I recently said “Bye …