Monthly Archives: September 2009
Men in Hot Pink Tights
Most people in the US are familiar with WWE. The crazy, semi-realistic, fake, professional wrestling. It is extremely popular amongst young men who wouldn’t dare be caught in the flamboyant costumes their heroes adorn. If you take it up another … Continue reading
Walking on a Lake
In addition to the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, we were told not to miss La Brea Pitch Lake on the western side of Trinidad. It was a sweltering day as we made our way in unairconditioned vehicles first to San Fernando … Continue reading
Sanctuary
On Monday, September 7 we visited the Caroni Bird Sanctuary south of the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, Port-of-Spain. We had been told by our host in Trinidad that is definitely a must-see attraction for the islands. We had heard … Continue reading
Adventures in Mango Harvesting
Our Tobagonian host, Marziya, has been a wonderful guide to the world of Tobago fauna. As we walk to the beaches each evening near her house, she points out all types of fruit trees; tamarind, papaya, wild cherry, cashew, and mango. … Continue reading
Our Pretrip Midwest Tour
After leaving Houston and our jobs, friends and comforts there, we spent the month of August touring our former stomping grounds. Being back in the Midwest for the first extended period of time in the last three years has felt … Continue reading