Trinidad – Ya man!

DAYS 1 AND 2

On the way to our night lodge, we stopped along the road where I observed a breath-taking view of Port-of-Spain. To the distance, I could see flickers of lights glowing from Venezuela.

I chose to spend my last ‘observable’ Spring Break volunteering at Matelot, Trinidad. When it comes to building a playground for children or building a much needed transportation shelter, it’s hard to pass by such an opportunity or ignore the ‘excuse’ to travel out of the country. I sure love to travel and I would relish the opportunity to travel for work or fun for a living. In December, I visited Cancun, Mexico (HERE) and for Spring Break last year, I visited Oahu, Hawaii.

Ready to tackle whatever obstacle comes my way 🙂

We arrived at Piarco International Airport past 9 pm. It took quite a while before we went through Customs and Baggage Claim. I loved the cool breeze that greeted me as I stepped outside. The first thing I noticed was the right-sided steering wheels. Mr. Roberts met us at the airport and he gave us some history on Trinidad and Tobago as he shuttled us to Samise Villa.

Admiring the beautiful scenery at Matelot after surviving the roller-coaster bus ride.

The next morning, we were up early to embark on a drive to Matelot,
Trinidad. The further we went, the narrower and scarier the road became.
I had never seen a road so narrow and so close to the cliff in my life
before. I must admit, I have a fear of heights and I felt that the bus
may tip over. But, we made it safe and sound to the village of Matelot.

Do you see the life- form? Yup! I could see that from the balcony.

Right outside our ‘ocean view’ housing. Gotta love Matelot!