Yuh boy Thanks for checking it out, and fillin' me in. I've already got tickets to jouvert in POS, but I was planning on Tobago for Wednesday...maybe I'll reconsider. Can't say I can take up your offer, stay warm in NY.
Wah's de scene dread... I stumbled upon this blog...was looking for a new desktop background...loved the shots you took of Maracus and the Mangrove...I'm so jealous, I miss home...enjoy Carnival Monday and Tuesday...tomorrow night you'll probably go to jouvert in town but see if your friends could take you to the one in 'Sando (San Fernando) instead, if you've acclimated enough you'll enjoy it. And I wouldn't reccommend Maracus for last lap, it's always too crowded...go to Manzanilla (there's a free concert usually). Oh and don't leave for Tobago on Ash Wednesday because it's more hassle than it's worth. Listen, if you're bored or you're over it, I'd gladly trade places with you...haven't been back in over a year...NY sucks...this recession is a bitch.
We did create/invent Calypso, soca, chutney, limbo, the steelpan, roti, doubles, Carnival as its practiced in Latin America and the Caribbean, and several types of liquors (but not rum itself of course) :-)>
First impressions Loved reading your description of your first day-especially the food adventure. I'm going to enjoy this vicarious travel experience (without the indigestion) so keep it coming. Given that you haven't written for a few days, I'm assuming you've been busy with classes and not "coping" with all of those flavors and colors! Keep "relishing" paradise! buffalomama from stout st.
Jan. 19th I take off for Trinidad and Tobago, a small island nation located just a few miles north of Venezuela. I'll be attending the University of the West Indies and bumming around in non-Wisconsin winter weather. ... full info
Joelle
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wooow!
Wow, awesome pics evan.. you know how jealous i am :)