18. Port of Spain, Trinidad

Port of Spain, Trinidad       

MSC Fantasia Dwarfs Our Ship

This is day 8 of our cruise….  The hours we can be off the ship in this port are from 7 am to 4.30 pm

A HUGE cruise ship docked besides us, the MSC Fantasia and it brought about a major confusion.When people stepped off their ship for their excursions they could not find their bus. It was mayhem at its finest. Yes, it rained buckets again, too.

Rain Doesn't Stop Us

We waited until the biggest rush went by and then hired a city tour sharing the mini bus with other people. It was only about U.S. $10 per person, so not bad. The mini bus driver was our guide too, and drove us about town. What is there to see in Port of Spain, the capital of the Island Group, a city of about 1.2 million people?

One of the Magnificent Seven

 Government buildings………… (Boring)

The ‘Magnificent Seven’ are a few old houses along the side of a park that you can see everywhere in the world but here they were called ‘magnificent’. Today only one of those houses is privately owned, the others need help. The ‘magnificent’ houses are falling apart in this tropical climate. Their ‘magnificence’ is wearing thin.

 We are done with the Caribbean; Trinidad was the last Island of the 'Caribbean'.

Another of the Magnificent Seven

I had never been to the Caribbean Islands before but of course I heard that many people love these islands. They spend their vacations there, admire the lifestyle of the locals, feel that those people know how to live and in general feel the vibes of these Islands to be ‘perfect’. The life style I saw is relaxed and importance is focused more on being at ease rather than being driven to succeed. I get all that. I can see the points some people make.

But the Scenery Was Outstanding

My inclinations are different however. I think I would have a nicer, better time in NYC than living on these Islands.

I really do not like the hot climate, the humidity. Boy I am glad I was born in an age of air-conditioning.

Nice to visit the Caribbean Islands but only ONCE is fine for me.

And the Island Music Was Fun

  



I do not have to go back, I got it.

More Scenery

We had a pleasant dinner at the Bordeaux Restaurant on board and then watched Noodles Levenstien, supposedly a comedian.  How come I never laughed, though? Nah, he was not funny.

Bordeaux Dining Room

17. St. Georges , Grenada

St. Georges on the Island of Grenada

St. Georges From Our Ship

Showers off and on today and I watched people get off the ship in the rain.

Someone once told me it’s OK to not go ashore, so I tried that…

Had a half hour nap right after breakfast, and then had another cappuccino to wake me up again.

 

Wow, living is easy on board a ship.

St. Georges From Our Ship

I tried loafing and I must say I am really good at it.

Did a crossword puzzle, just walked around, chatted with folks, did absolutely nothing productive all day.

Sat at dinner at another permanent group but those people were nicer, they did not pump for details, they just ate and made pleasant conversation. 

Docked Beside the Riviera - Sailed On Her a Couple of Years Ago

The show tonight was a juggler…well; I have seen jugglers in my life.  He was not bad but not memorable, either.

Good night

Relative Size - Our Ship Is On the Left