So the day started as any other… I’m a horrible liar! Lol, The day started with me wanting! I’m a chronic ‘wanter’ for those who know me best. It’s always a new phone, or a new logitech mouse, or a new pretty jar (ball jars were my latest fad). This time I wanted more. More than an item that I’d eventually want a cooler version of. I wanted something to nourish me from my very soul. I wanted to experience something that God put here on Earth. Something that we often pass-by and never give its due regard. I wanted to internalize nature! And well do some exercise too, because God himself knows that these extra three pounds aren’t gonna go away just by wishful thinking.

So I proceeded to my batmobile! Okai I jumped in Bunnie (my awesome-tastic car :D) and she and I went vooshing over the Lady Young!

Heading to the Savannah Via the Lady Young 6:23am

This was early! For a holiday and for Shami. I felt like the early bird! Mind you the Savannah was already packed when I got there. But that’s totally besides the point. This is a Shami-defined moment, so I was early 😀

I was totally pumped! The air was fresh! Cyclists and joggers were everywhere. Other people were just like me, willing and ready to enjoy nature. My soul felt alive, this was the perfect choice!

A Blooming Paradise 6:44am

So the aim was simple. Walk briskly and jog. But boy was I distracted. The scenery was magnificent. I had to stop like practically every 15 steps to take a picture. Moments like these must be internalized. I need to be able to love-off on this view forever!

I walked an entire lap. Well so-so. And promised myself that I’ll try jogging the next time around. Then the need for exploration came at me with full force. Come on, why should I follow the neatly paved path around the Queens Park Savannah, Ain’t nothing cool about that. Then my path became clear *angelic choir sounds*

Off-Track Shami Sham  7:04am

I got lured into the heart of our ‘World’s Largest Roundabout’ of a Savannah. And going off-track was as rewarding as always.

The Hollows 7:07am

My first time here. Shockingly so. I drive around this Savannah almost daily. I’ve always heard of picnics at The Hollows and often wondered about it. Cousins and friends often spoke about it but I never really walked up to the spot. I saw other humans in my sacred and newly-discovered spot lol. I also saw a bird!!!

Bird at The Hollows 7:07am

More beautiful trees.

The Hollows – More Trees  7:08am

Then I approached the ‘Spirit Tree’. This was one mighty creation! Its beauty surpassed that of all I had already seen. The entire Savannah seemed to exist just to glorify the exquisite beauty of this single living organism.

The Spirit Tree Unveiling 7:09am

Magnificent Poui 7:10am

From Wikipedia: Queen’s Park Savannah is a park in the capital city Port of Spain of Trinidad & Tobago. It is Port of Spain’s largest open space and it occupies about 260 acres (1.1 km²) of level land, and the distance around the perimeter is about 2.2 mi (3.5 km). Once sugar land, it was bought by the town council in 1817 from the Peschier family (except for a small parcel near its centre that served as the Peschier cemetery, which remains in private hands).

The Queens Park Savannah 7:12am

From here I proceeded to jog. I fooled myself with imaginary boundaries and promised myself rewards of cheesecake and Doritos. Don’t you dare complain that I was defeating the purpose of exercising. I eventually made a 2.00km straight run. Now I have a dream of a running a 5k. Hehe. I’m a big dreamer. Nike+ Running has a great coach lol.

I had a beautiful morning. I feel like a better me already 😀 Nature walked with me and revealed to me its beauty. I enjoyed the fresh air. My soul enjoyed the relaxation. Appreciating nature and taking care of my body was my worship for that day. Glory be to God for the opportunity to enjoy nature 🙂