Wow..... I have so many mixed emotions after reading this book. At this point, I don't know if to love Evelyn, her tenacity, her bravery, her self confidence or hate her for her selfishness, her ignorance, her lack of foresight to see how her actions time and time again will hurt the persons closest to … Continue reading Book Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo π by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Book Review: Little Fires Everywhere π₯ by Celeste Ng
Today, I saw a post on the @readerslovebook IG page which said " My favorite types of villains are the ones that you can understand. Not agree with, not like, but understand. " That was how I felt about the main characters Mia, Izzy and Elena for example in this book, to me they were … Continue reading Book Review: Little Fires Everywhere π₯ by Celeste Ng
The Mermaid π§ββοΈof 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 βΊοΈ. The story of the mermaid π§ββοΈ 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 π§ββοΈof Black Conch by Monique Roffey
Hike to Twin Falls in Brasso Seco Village, Trinidad
Wow, Twin Falls1 is one of the true hidden gems in Trinidad and Tobago, I am in awe of this spotπ. Honestly, every time I go on a hike to a new location and find a spot like this, I fall in love with hiking all over again π²π§. God really took his time when … Continue reading Hike to Twin Falls in Brasso Seco Village, Trinidad
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 20/10β€οΈ 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, Trinidad – 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 Martinπ¦. We wanted to see the infamous Coffin Hole and Tsou Falls which we had seen in videos and pictures online and we were not disappointedπ. Who would have thought … Continue reading Beyond Blue Basin Waterfall in Diego Martin, Trinidad – Coffin Hole, Tsou Falls
Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
What a book! I absolutely adored the Midnight Library by Matt Haig π₯°. 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, St Joseph, Trinidad
Morang Waterfall is what I picture my backyard oasis to look like in my dreams π₯°. 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 π¦(the tallest waterfall in Trinidad and Tobago) and although it is very close … Continue reading Hike to Morang Falls, St Joseph, Trinidad
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) π΄
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 π₯°. 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) π΄
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 π₯°. 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