2006-08-30 06:51:29 · 11 answers · asked by tyrone c 2 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Trinidad & Tobago
Although, I wasn't born in Trinidad, I lived there for many years as a child and teen.
I had emigrated from Canada and I was absolutely floored that such a unique nation existed. I blame my initial indoctrination that all things North American were good and perfect and superior.
What I found was a land populated with brown skin people such as myself, who didn't stare at you as though you were from Mars (when I opened my mouth and the Canadian accent came out, that's when the funny looks started).
I learnt that Indian people travelled from India after slavery was abolished and they worked the land to make a new start for themselves. My previous sense of history was that I was a "Packi" and therefore should be left out of playgroups and parties.
I learnt that it was a Trinidad man who invented the steelpan, the only musical instrument invented in the 20th century. I learnt that Penny Commissiong was the first back Miss Universe. I was there in the stadium when our Strike Squad ALMOST made it to the 1990 World Cup finals. I was in Germany when our Soca Warriors played out a wish fulfilled.
I fell in love with the protective hills of the St. Ann's valley. My heart always leaped into my throat on the hairpin turns on the way to Maracas. My body was beaten into a state of bliss by the pounding surf. I woke up to smell of ripe mangoes outside my window. The trees and foliage sported every shade of green possible.
I was allowed to excel at school and not hide my intelligence. I learnt to sew, sing Spanish Christmas carols, cook pelau, play cricket, write award winning essays and conquer mathematics.
I found my first best friend in Trinidad. My parents divorced there and susbsequently re-married (other people). I gave my life to the Lord. I fell in love for the first time.
Trinidad&Tobago is my place of re-birth. The day I stepped on Trinidad soil is the day I started to live.
2006-08-31 03:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by TriniGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Trinidad. The people sing when they talk. For every sentence they compose, they go up on the last syllable. Trinidad has wonderful cuisine: hot curry roti, doubles, and some of the best shrimp cooks you will find. That is because of their mixed heritage--they import spices from India, China and Africa. Take a trip over to Tobago, their sister isle while you are there.
Boaz.
2006-09-02 18:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Boaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
born and raised there until i was 8, but i have not returned ever since..This is not due to ill-will, i just have been moving farther and farther away. first was St.Thomas, then Georgia, then California, Then Okinawa, Now mainland Japan.
I still have many relatives there. And i get mostly the same response..Trinidad is NOT safe anymore..Crime is rampant, killings, kidnappings is extremely high for a country its size. Many trinis are in exit to other countries.
Sad to say and see that a country that is rich in natural and cultural resources going into civil unrest...Police and government officials need to control the situation
I dont want to hear Trinidad turns out to be a "Congo" of the caribbean..peeps stop killing each other
Damn!!!
2006-09-01 08:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Trinidad and Tobago and we are known as "The Twin Islands" Trinidad is great alot more night life and bustle, whereas Tobago is more laid back and the tourist destination. Both islands have lovely, friendly people, great food, places of interest and events.
2006-08-30 14:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by daisy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I love Trinidad & Tobago because my favourite cricket player Brian Charles Lara is from here. I am a big fan of him.
I also know a sprinter from Trinidad called Atto Boldon. He is awesome runner. great guy.
2006-08-31 09:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by fars_aswad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nice place, good beaches, beautiful hiking trails and waterfalls! All kinds of fantastic plant and animal life. Trinidadians are very fortunate to live on an island with such amazing flora and fauna!
2006-08-31 02:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by Amara ♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a beautiful country, although the crime rate is very high. I recently went there on vacation to spend time with my family. It's rain season, so it rained everyday.
2006-09-03 10:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by ~♥~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an island and located at the west side of the India. Also a country as well.
2006-08-30 13:57:47 · answer #8 · answered by momo 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Beautiful country with one heck of a soccer team.
2006-08-30 13:52:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
the best place to party in the caribbean
2006-08-30 19:25:26 · answer #10 · answered by gissyali 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋