August 2, 2016

Manzanilla Boardwalk

Adventure time! My friends and I decided to meet up to enjoy the evening together. My plan was for us to go to Manzanilla to view the Sunset. I recalled that a Boardwalk was constructed there some time recently and I had always had visiting that Boardwalk on my to-do list also. One crucial fact happened to slip my mind thought…

The Sunset was hidden behind the treeline

So Manzanilla is actually on the eastern coast of our island. Lol. But the Boardwalk was fantastic. The sound of the sea and the rushing breeze soothed my soul! It was indeed a worthwhile two hour long drive to this marvelous destination!

So we realised that we had only missed the one year anniversary of the commemoration of the Manzanilla Boardwalk by a couple days.

The view was magnificent and there were still bathers enjoying the waters.

My friends and I had a blast catching up. You never realise how much you have to catch up on until you actually meet up face to face. It was a welcomed barrage of good conversation and unbridled laughter! Adrian, Shantal, Johannah and I will surely remember this day for years to come ❤

Sunset was at 6:29pm and we got there around 6:25pm. En route we encoutered road detours due to road repairs in Sangre Grande and we also made some unplanned detours of our own trying to find the route. Eventually we placed all our trust in the navigation app Waze and this led us to Boodoo Highway. Boodoo Highway was actually a narrow road with unforgetable potholes! On the way back, rain poured like buckets of water being tossed per droplet. We then encountered intense traffic. At this point Adrian got out the car and got us drinks and snacks ❤

Finally we took a long shortcut through Cumuto. The good thing about this route is that it’s practically traffic free. There was no downside to it actually, I had actually driven this road a lot back in 2011 when I used to chauffeur my daddy to and from work. It was a cool moment in life when I got to be the go-to person for my dad. I bet it’s every child’s dream to be able to be there for their parents in a special way one day! ❤ ❤ ❤

Everyone got home safely and we vowed to add more road trips to our memory bank in the future. Thank you God for good friends and friendships that transcend space and time 😀

July 29, 2016

Sunset at Store Bay Beach, Tobago

It’s been a while since I had visited my sister island. The last time I’ve been to Tobago was in Easter of 2014. Back then, some coworkers and I planned a great Easter vacation. We rented a condo and toured the island. It was truly memorable and down right relaxing.

Let the walking begin ❤

Well as you’ve guessed, Tobago is for sheer relaxation. The sun is hot, it seems like rain never falls and it’s always bright! This time, I didn’t take the ferry so I did not take my car. So this trip was all about – exploring within reasonable walking distance. My friend Yessyka and I had no plans or rules except relaxation.

Yessyka & I

So it’s common for lots of people to be at Store Bay to witness the sunset. Personally, I’ve never partook in this ‘tradition’. So after a hearty dinner at La Cantina, Yessyka and I trotted over to Store Bay.

This was dinner!

A pizza and a milkshake for me.

I only managed to eat 2.5 slices of my La Cantina – tomato, mozarella, spice ground beef, pineapple – pizza. So I had breakfast and lunch ready for the next day!

Fellow Sunset Onlookers

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Another day well spent ❤

August 12, 2015

Oasis Pool at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort – Grenada 2015

So the word oasis automatically brings water to mind. But not just water, but refreshing, soul nourishing, I-Must-Have-You-To-Live type water. And at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, the Oasis Pool is just that. Paradise within paradise, because face it, Grenada is already a paradise.

So we headed over the Oasis Pool…

The sight that greeted us was surely the highlight of our stay at the Radisson Grenada.

Being from an island gives you an affinity to all bodies of water lol.

Marvellous isn’t it???? Waterfalls…. Bar… Bridges… And there’s still more to go 😛

Best part is that the water isn’t too high. The depth gets down to 4 or 5 feet at most. It’s all about relaxation and bliss 🙂

Do you see what I see?

I hope you see it!

So, back on the 10th of August in the year 2014 I came across a picture of an outdoor floating bed on Pinterest. I added it to my wishlist lol. I was overjoyed when I spotted this baby nestled under that beautiful tree. Ooh baby do you know what that’s worth? Ooh heaven is a place on earth! *dances*.

They do exist!

View from inside of the floating bed

My cousin & I wasted no time getting all carried away in the moment!

First we meditated!

Reading a book was always an activity we had lots of fun doing!

Then we got down to the real post-worthy poses lol 😛 Shaki was our designated photographer!

So now back to views of the pool!

Of course Radisson has yet another luxurious surprise up their sleeves 😀

There’re two jacuzzis at the Oasis Pool area. The second is accessible via a flight of stairs around the far side of this one.

We had two luxurious days to enjoy all that the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort had to offer.

Some finishing touches were still being added to the area, hence the caution tape. But the area was safe.

So! Feet up! Relaxation achieved! Grenada we love you ❤ Another vacation well-spent!

June 2, 2015

Concord Waterfalls, Grenada

Sooo Day 3 of My Grenada Trip 2015 saw my travelling companions and I visiting the Concord Waterfall.

The internet had this to say about Concord Waterfall:

It is situated on the edge of the forest reserve on the western side of the island, and therefore the water is crystal clear and ice cold. Of the three waterfalls in this area, the first one is the most readily accessible and most photographed, with a paved road leading almost directly up to it. There is nothing like taking a bracing dip in a cool mountain stream, so we do suggest that you walk with the necessary clothing.
The second (Au Coin) of the three falls is bigger and taller, and is reached only after a 45 minute hike. The trail goes through a nutmeg plantation and is readily marked, so a guide is not absolutely necessary. However, a guided tour with someone who can show you the different types of cultivated plants and their uses is well worth it.
The third falls (Fontainbleu) is a little off the beaten track, but well worth the journey. At Fontainbleu, the water cascades down a 65 foot cliff into a crystal clear pool.
If you are planning on visiting all three of the falls, then we suggest that you plan on spending a morning and pack a light lunch and some refreshments. (Don’t forget that camera or they might not believe your descriptions back home.)

Fruit display at the Concord Waterfall, Grenada

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My Travelling Companions

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Shaki & I

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The Concord Waterfall, Grenada

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Flora at Concord Waterfall, Grenada

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June 1, 2015

Hello Grenada 2015 :)

My Kay and I are vacationing in Grenada at the moment. Grenada is a beautiful Caribbean island which is fondly known as the ‘Spice Isle’.

Wikipedia has this to say…

Grenada (French: La Grenade) is an island country consisting of Grenada itself and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Grenada is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Grenada is also known as the “Island of Spice” because of the production of nutmeg and mace crops of which it is one of the world’s largest exporters. Its size is 344 square kilometres (133 sq mi), with an estimated population of 110,000. Its capital is St. George’s. The national bird of Grenada is the critically endangered Grenada dove.