Trinidad & Tobago
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Saturday, 25 Feb 2012 | Views [809] | Comments [4]
I still don't feel like venturing to far from the toilet! so we take a short walk to a new fancy shopping mall, very unlike us! Very smart place, marble fountains, escalators and air-con. Stomach greatly improved. Netty dishes up lovely meal of roast ... Read more >
Friday, 24 Feb 2012 | Views [1048] | Comments [4]
Oh, oh. Matt's got a dodgy tummy! (stomach cramps - to much beer and peanuts yesterday, I reckon!) and the mozzies have been having a feast on us! Yesterday we phoned around to try to get a hire car for a couple of days, but what a surprise, there's ... Read more >
Friday, 24 Feb 2012 | Views [904] | Comments [2]
Today is another big carnival day! (aren't they all?!). Everyone who is taking part in the 'mas' (masquerade), put on their full costume (or lack of them, apparently, most use it as and excuse to wear... not a lot!)and parade through the streets of the ... Read more >
Thursday, 23 Feb 2012 | Views [892]
It's 2 a.m.
We are raring to go! We are following Chris's band today, The All Stars. We get down to the pan yard, which is 'down town'. (It has to be said, we wouldn't go there on our own). There are already about 20 people gathering.
They ... Read more >
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012 | Views [906] | Comments [2]
Slept quite well, considering we are on the main road and cars are speeding up the road all night and dogs seem to be everywhere. (Why do you never hear them, during the day?. Matt managed to sneak 6 cards or so, over for me, which was a nice surprise.... Read more >
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012 | Views [699]
What a lazy day! Netty up at 8. Left Matt sleeping. Made a big fruit salad, (so much fruit to eat). Lisa came over for a chat, and before you know it, it is 10 o'clock! Trini time, - no rush man! Wondered over to the shops for some supply's (must stop ... Read more >
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012 | Views [720] | Comments [1]
Had a great night, last night, watching Chris's band practice with Karen and Joyce. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, (considering I think we the only whites there!). Very cheap bar, (2 beers and 1 extremely strong rum and coke 3.40). When the ... Read more >
Monday, 20 Feb 2012 | Views [795] | Comments [4]
Rain, rain, rain! Went for walk to travel agents (in rain) quite refreshing! Nothing more to report on this visit. Day sorting washing, hair cut for Matt etc. We actually go out for supper tonight, as it's our last in Tobago, to a bar nearby called ... Read more >
Sunday, 19 Feb 2012 | Views [755]
Thursday 16th Feb Day 8 Moving on today, we can't believe we've already been away a week. Leaving for Trinidad at 13.45 so Jean took us to the fast food, fried chicken outlet opposite the airport. Similar to KFC Jean insisted it was her treat. We ... Read more >
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012 | Views [1198] | Comments [8]
Monday 13th Feb Out for 9 a.m. (Early start!) We go up the north coast, passing some beautiful beaches, right up into the hills and rainforest. The roads are very dodgy in places, narrow with potholes, oh, and the odd landslip for good measure! Jean ... Read more >
Monday, 13 Feb 2012 | Views [1020] | Comments [5]
Sat 11th Feb Day 3 Started off the day with lovely omelette and homemade bread. Spent ages writing blog, (who's idea was this?) then thought we'd we'd lost it! Aarrh! Having found it again, Netty said "I need a rum and coke". Matt said ... Read more >
Sunday, 12 Feb 2012 | Views [901] | Comments [2]
Feb 8th 2012 Left Gatwick in minus 7 degrees. A sad farewell to our wonderful friends, Tony and Magz (and a suprise visit from Lucy, the night before at the airport hotel, nice one guys!). An uneventful jouney, but quote of the day from the young ... Read more >
