Monday, August 14, 2006

Back from the land of Trini's

Hubbs and I returned from our vacation to Trinidad & Tobago. We had a very full week there, full of lots of sightseeing and fun in the sun. The weather was sooooo tropical (and by tropical I mean hot and humid). I think that we should have taken a tip from the locals on carrying a hankerchief everywhere to wipe the sweat off of our faces. Let me tell you, sunblock, bugspray (it is wet season afterall), and sweat is quite the combo.

But seriously, what a lush green country. We spent the first part of the week in Trinidad for our friends wedding and the second half of the week in Tobago (which is more of the resort/vacation island). Here are some pictures and highlights from our trip!Here is the view from our hotel in Chaugaramas, Trinidad. The perfect Marina spot to park your boat as you sail around the islandsThis is from Maracas Bay on the north side of Trinidad, where we let the Caribbean Sea drift over our footsies
A lovely view above the Port of Spain at Fort George
We hiked to the Blue Basin Falls one day, this was one of my favorite parts of the trip
Sometimes you can find the most beautiful things by accident. We found this as we were driving near Arnos Vale and had lost our wayOver in Tobago, there were many lovely bays that we saw. This first picture is of Englishman's Bay which is along the north side of the island.
Here is another stunning bay. This is Parlatuvier Bay, which is a popular picture in guidebooks because if its perfect crescent shape.
I will leave you with a sunset view from where we stayed near Store Bay. These are the kinds of pictures that I like to have near my desk to remind me of moments in paradise.

(Knitting content will return after I get down from my vacation high)

5 comments:

Knittripps said...

Beautiful pictures! I especially like the photo of Blue Basin Falls. Waterfalls are one of my favorite things.

Knittripps said...

Your last picture, the one of the sunset, is the perfect "happy place" picture for your work desk.

Libby said...

I. am. so. jealous. It looks like a fabulous vacation, and great pictures!

Liz said...

Oh. my goodness! What a fantasy of a trip! Loved the pictures, thanks for sharing! :)

Mouse said...

The last photo would make great 'desktop wallpaper' for your computer. Its GORGEOUS! I had no idea that the sky could be those colors -- and wouldn't it be a fab colorway for yarn??