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Fri
11
Sep '09

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 and then on to La Brea. The entire city of La Brea sits on one [...]

Tue
8
Sep '09

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 much about the site, which is a primary nesting and roosting area for the national [...]

Thu
3
Sep '09

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.  We learn there are about 100 varieties of mangoes in Trinidad and Tobago. On our [...]