Day 3 - Part 1: Marley Beach

Another beautiful sunrise prompted an early morning walk on the beach. Our new friend tagged along to keep us company.

Geologically, Bermuda is comprised of a limestone cap on an extinct, undersea volcanic mountain chain. The surrounding reefs protect the shoreline from erosion to some extent; however the relentless effects of wind, rain and tide are clearly visible along the coastal cliffs.

After a lovely stroll down the beach as far as we could walk it was back to the cottage for breakfast, 

with just a couple of stops to snap some local flora…

The Bay Grape Tree is highly tolerant of salt, so it is often planted to stabilise beach edges and prevent erosion; it is also planted as an ornamental shrub. The fruit can be used for jam. Oleander flowers are beautifully perfumed, but the plant is highly toxic.

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