The Mermaid ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™€๏ธof Black Conch by Monique Roffey

What an amazing book! I received this book as a gift for Christmas 2022 and I must say it was an awesome read โ˜บ๏ธ. The story of the mermaid ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™€๏ธ of Black Conch made you happy, it made you smile, it made you sad, it made you want to shed a tear. Life really could … Continue reading The Mermaid ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™€๏ธof Black Conch by Monique Roffey

Book Review: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

"Our former selves are never dead. We speak to them, arguing against decisions we know will bring only unhappiness, offering consolation and hope, even though they cannot hear." Wow.... what a great book! Rating 20/10โค๏ธ This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger was an amazing, gripping, well written, heart-breaking, compelling story of four orphans who … Continue reading Book Review: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

Beyond Blue Basin Waterfall in Diego Martin – Coffin Hole, Tsou Falls

Last week Sunday, my friends and I embarked on a journey to see what there is beyond the well known, Blue Basin Waterfall in Diego Martin๐Ÿ’ฆ. We wanted to see the infamous Coffin Hole and Tsou Falls which we had seen in videos and pictures online and we were not disappointed๐Ÿ˜Š. Who would have thought … Continue reading Beyond Blue Basin Waterfall in Diego Martin – Coffin Hole, Tsou Falls

Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

What a book! I absolutely adored the Midnight Library by Matt Haig ๐Ÿฅฐ. This was one of my favorite reads of 2022, I just could not put it down. This is a book about life - it is a story about regrets and choices. So often while living the life we have, we wonder about … Continue reading Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Hike to Morang Falls

Morang Waterfall is what I picture my backyard oasis to look like in my dreams ๐Ÿฅฐ. This beautiful waterfall is located in El Luengo Village in St. Joseph. It is about 10 minutes drive from the lovely 300 feet tall, Maracas waterfall ๐Ÿ’ฆ(the tallest waterfall in Trinidad and Tobago) and although it is very close … Continue reading Hike to Morang Falls

Book Review: Anxious People

I absolutely loved this book. Fredrik Backman is an awesome writer although, I am not sure his writing style is for everyone. But, I for one, am a fan. I found Anxious People to be an entertaining, hilarious, interesting, page turning, intriguing story about a failed bank robbery and eight hostages in an open house. … Continue reading Book Review: Anxious People

Maracas Waterfall – The Tallest Waterfall in TnT

Maracas waterfall in the rainy season and Maracas waterfall in the dry season are two very different experiences. Back in 2019, I visited this waterfall two times in May (the dry season) and I really was quite disappointed. However, on the first Saturday in October 2022, my friends and I visited here again but this … Continue reading Maracas Waterfall – The Tallest Waterfall in TnT

Paragrant Bay (A very scenic but challenging hike) ๐ŸŒด

Paragrant Bay is one of the more challenging hikes in Trinidad and Tobago, however, the views that you get as you hike down to the beach, especially if you take the route through Paramin, are second to none ๐Ÿฅฐ. This hike gives meaning to the quote "It is easier to go down a hill than … Continue reading Paragrant Bay (A very scenic but challenging hike) ๐ŸŒด

Hike to Edith Falls, Chaguaramas

The beautiful Edith Falls is another wonderfull chill spot located in Chaguaramas. It is a short, easy hike and is the perfect spot for an evening hike or a relaxing weekend adventure ๐Ÿฅฐ. I sometimes call this waterfall, Edith Trickle because it does not have much water (especially during the dry season) and it also … Continue reading Hike to Edith Falls, Chaguaramas

My first 26.7 km (16.6 mile) hike – Hikeathon 2022

On Saturday 25th June, 2022, I competed in my first Hikeathon ๐Ÿ˜Ž. This hike is an annual event organized by Mario Russell and the Island Hikers Club. It is a 27 km trek from Matelot to the Spring Bridge in Blanchisseuse. I remember when I first heard about this event a couple of years ago, … Continue reading My first 26.7 km (16.6 mile) hike – Hikeathon 2022