Celebrate yourselves

September 18, 2009

Dear Sir,

In response to Mr. Henderson's "Embrace colonialism" letter to the Editor is on the money, what a great idea. My wife and I have been coming to your beautiful island for over 30 years and have things changed? Of course they have, and everywhere else in the world also. Not for the better. But why not mention all the good in Bermuda that still exists – its beauty and especially its people and what tourists would love to see again like the Bobby at the Bird cage, horse and carriages and promoting your rich and diversified heritage. Sometimes what we truly have as a treasure is under our noses and then we change it for the sake of change.

People travel from all over the US to Europe to visit due to its quaintness and desire to protect its past. Bermuda, you have done a wonderful job protecting your Island in parks and buildings. Most people in the US who have not been to Bermuda have no idea about this beauty. This summer I pulled my moped over to the side of the road to take yet another photo of your beautiful landscapes and a Bermudian stopped to see if we needed anything and if we were all OK. Contrary to what some might say that this type of concern is gone think twice. It still exists it just needs to be printed.

The adage "Back to Basics" could not apply better to Bermuda, One more old line is 'Do not let the past dictate who you are but let it become a great part of who you will be.' Bermuda, you still have a lot of greatness and do not let the small faction of bad destroy the majority of good. We will be coming to your beautiful Island soon again and hopefully for at least another 30-plus years on a scooter if my wife will let me. Have a Bermudaful day.

GIOVANNI

Easton, Massachusetts