At a loss for space, vendors place their mats for sale right on the road. In the foreground, the "curtain rod vendor" is measuring the rod for a buyer.
Shopping in Chaguanas December 7th 2005 Everyone heads to Chaguanas for bargains for Christmas, and this busy city is well known for its fabric stores, street vendors and crazy traffic. This day I captured a few typical scenes as we made our way through the crowds. ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Trinidad & Tobago » Trinidad The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago,... ... read more
I am an American from Maine and have been living in Trinidad, West Indies, since 1992. My family is scattered from Maine, to Switzerland, to Pennsylvania, to California, so this journal will help me stay in touch with them. ... full info