Monthly Archives: November 2011
My top 10 favorite Trini phrases..
Moving to Trinidad has meant a lot of things for me.. Learning to adjust to the “Caribbean” pace of life..accepting the fact that everybody knows everybody (and all of your business)..and even learning a new language: Trinidadian English/Trinidadian Creole! Like Lebanon, … Continue reading
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Snapshot Saturdays
Just a couple of photos of Macqeripe Beach.. Hope you’re having a great weekend! Cheers!
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Sometimes, I feel like I’m still living in Lebanon
Woke up to news this morning about the “alleged plot uncovered to assassinate Kamla.” (For my non-Trini readers, Kamla Persard-Bissessar is the current Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.) Seriously? Where am I living??!! According to the above article, “Up to late … Continue reading
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas..
I’ve spent many Christmases in Trinidad,..but this is the first time I’m realizing just how all-out businesses go for the holiday season. Just last week, I went to both MovieTowne and West Mall where I was surprised to see decorations … Continue reading
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I’m a nobody in a country of somebodies..
..and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Island life is charming..sure. Everybody knows everybody and there are always familiar faces around. Great. But that all of this comes at a steep cost. A very steep cost as a matter … Continue reading
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Gyros in Trinidad, hot dogs in Lebanon..
I was working late last night when I decided to take a walk on Ariapita Avenue to get something to eat. Ariapita Avenue, or “The Avenue” as people have come to call it, is as close to an “entertainment strip” … Continue reading
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Snapshot Saturdays..
Took this one at the Maracas Bay lookout point..
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Trinis line up for chicken and sauces
I was at West Mall (arguably the best mall in Trinidad) the other day..when some friends decided that they were craving McDonald’s. Little did I know that it meant waiting in a 30-40 minute line!! (Well, I shouldn’t be so … Continue reading
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Curfew lifted, Dr. Conrad convicted
Yesterday was a big day for Trinidad. The 11:00pm – 4:00am curfew that was in effect since August was lifted, and Trinidadian bred Dr. Conrad Murray, was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson. Way to put yourself in the news Trinidad! … Continue reading
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