My husband's work assignment moved us to the Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago. Although we lived in Trinidad less than 2 years, our lives were enriched by our experiences there and the lovely people we met. We're grateful our parents were able to visit. In honor of Mother's Day, here are a few special memories!
Dale's parents, Bill and Norma, visited us in 2007. We took them to one of our favorite restaurants, Battimamzelle (Trini word for "dragonfly"). Battimamzelle specializes in Caribbean cuisine.
We drove to Maracas Bay for a walk on the beach and enjoyed Richard's shark & bake.
Maracas Beach
Scarlet ibis in flight at Caroni Swamp.
On our way to Asa Wright Nature Center, we followed bad directions, took the wrong road, and ended up lost. We laughed about it, and finally found our way to Asa Wright. We enjoyed the Discovery Nature Trail guided tour. After our hike, we watched birds from the veranda. Asa Wright Nature Center is home to over 150 bird species.
A view of the Atlantic Ocean at Balandra Bay
I love the leatherback turtles of Grande Riviere! These magnificent and endangered creatures grow up to seven feet long and weigh as much as 2000 pounds. We observed the leatherbacks nesting on this protected beach. It was an awesome experience.
My mom, Lorraine, visited us in 2008. Here we are at Maracas Bay Lookout.
We took the ferry to Tobago and stayed a couple of days at Coco Reef, a beachfront resort. The sunsets were breathtaking!
While in Tobago, we hiked the scenic trail to Argyle Falls.
Our parents met some of our dear friends as well. Friends who will always hold a place in our hearts. May God bless you and the special people with whom you share wonderful memories!
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