Dear Sir,

Bermuda hasn’t lost its charm. Peter and Kay expressed this view in their thank-you letter from Derbyshire, UK. They echoed modern feelings about the island’s idyllic appeal, and we contrast it with the novelist Mark Twain, who fell in love with Bermuda and visited many times until he died in 1910.

It comes as no surprise that the Derbyshire tourist experienced our hospitality and praised us for it after attending a divine service of the New Apostolic Church. We occupy the former St Andrew’s Mission Anglican Chapel, which was an Royal Air Force 1930s wooden hut, cloistered on the eastern side of Horseshoe Road. (*Source, Bermuda National Trust, Cecilia Snaith Simmons)

The couple discovered our quaint chapel nestled in the corner of the hillside as they journeyed to Horseshoe Bay — one of the world’s best beaches. Fascinated by our scenic horseshoe-shaped neighbourhood, they chose to spend the last Sunday morning of their holiday worshipping with us before leaving the island the next day.

Furthermore, Peter and Kay wrote: “From the moment we arrived, we were met with genuine kindness, open hearts, and the spirit of fellowship.”

Their sentiments confirm what countless visitors, poets, and writers have said about our niceness and politeness, a unique mixture of British and Caribbean/African etiquette.

Let's keep nurturing “De Culture”, the art of being incredibly polite, so we're not just recognised for our appearance, but for our enduring friendliness.

Like myriads of other fulfilled vacationers, Peter and Kay say they will be back to soak up our sun and wade in our crystal-clear turquoise waters.

THE REVEREND FRED HASSELL

Paget