Nylon Pool Tobago

The Nylon Pool in Tobago is a must visit place if you are ever there. This trip is one that will help you see the beautiful coral reefs that take years to form in our lovely sister isle. To get to Nylon pool, one can either get on a glass bottom boat from Store Bay or Pigeon Point Beach, and you don't even have to search for the booth to book your tours because as you get to the beaches, hustlers they will approach you with much enthusiasm. However, they try to give you prices that are based on how you look or your accent, but a good way to get good prices is to either state that you are going with another person, or present a counter price and bargain your way to a better deal. 

The nylon pool has been a protected marine park since the year 1973 and the trip is suitable for all ages. There you are able to see about 40 different species of Coral at the Coral garden, which is a natural feeding ground for tropical fishes that are brilliantly coloured. Upon reaching to the pool, you are able to get out of the boat and swim or walk around in the metre deep water which so happens to be in the middle of the ocean, but it really is a beautiful sight of paradise to just let all your worries and troubles go away.
But ladies and gents I am sorry to inform you that this would be the last post for some time, but I do want to thank you for your support and assistance in making this blog what it has become so once again, until next time, keep cool, stay safe and be awesome :) !!!!!

Emberá Quera Village:Indigenous Indians of Panama Pt II

Panama is home to these indigenous Indians. Drawing from part one of this post, we discussed the Indians and their welcome and food that they encourage their visitors to take part in. Once you have eaten you meal which is served in banana leaf dishes, the sweet people offer a tour of the property and their way of life is just amazing. This is said as they do not really care for material things but they know the true meaning of togetherness, love, and knowing what really matters in this life.

The Indians utilize the natural dyes to make their crafts but mainly they use the Jagua fruit which is a critical fruit in the life the Emberá as it is used for its black dye used to paint people's skin. The stain remains for approximately 10-12 days until the external layer of skin is exfoliated. The people use this painting in all of their celebrations and is of great importance. But hey, if you are there, you may as well as get one too right, well I did and it was quite fun, although it is sad when it washes off, the memory and picture is there for a lifetime.

After touring the property, you are welcomed to buy their crafts which range from simple bracelets all the way up to hand woven baskets. All the items are handmade by the women and girls of the village and they are very unique from anything that I have ever seen.

 Supporting these lovely people felt good as they are super nice and hard working and are the embodiment of living a good life with little worries. As the children grow up they are not confined to the village as they go to regular school each day and travel by boat to get to school, which to me seems like the best of both worlds. This said because one is able to exist in the fast paced society, whilst still being able to come home and be at complete peace away from it all. But if you feel so moved to stay overnight or a few days in the village you can check out this link http://www.emberavillagetours.com/ember--experience-with-anne.html to book your stay. But until next time, keep cool,stay safe and be awesome!!!!!

Emberá Quera Village:Indigenous Indians of Panama Pt I

Let me just start off by saying that this trip to the Embera Village will be one of the most interesting and insightful one's that you will embark on aside from the Panama Canal. To get to the village, one must board a motorized canoe and journey about 30-60minutes down the river which is quite a lovely view of the scenery and animals, but if you are lucky you will be able to see a monkey jump onto the canoe or see a sloth on the way down,but yet still scary for a first timer on a motorized canoe, but still fun as you have no idea of what to expect when you reach. But if you are wearing a hat, hold on to it, because if you lose it, then men from the village will dive into the river to retrieve it, which is not such a bad thing, but it takes away time from the village.

Upon reaching the village, you are greeted by the local people with song and dance. Once welcomed, you will go under the community hut which is well woven by the men in the village, where they will do a presentation of dance, culture and the way of life and then include their audience to join in the fun.

When that is concluded, you are invited to partake in a meal prepared fresh as they do not utilize refrigerators, which consists of fresh fish, plantains and a local fruit (watermelon or pineapple).The meal is scrumptious and will make you want to ask for more, but it is a little salty, but ladies and gentlemen, that is all for now until I post part II about this one of a kind adventure.However, if you are too excited and cannot wait for the next blog you can check out the website and plan your own tour at http://www.emberavillagetours.com/ember--experience-with-anne.html
Until next time, keep cool, stay safe and be awesome!!!

Curacao Ostrich Farm

 

 Hey there and welcome back to part II of our adventures in Curacao. Well today's in adventure we will be discussing Curacao Ostrich Farm. This place is unlike any other as the place has a type of safari feel to it. Regardless of that, this outing was quite interesting.
 
 On the farm, one has the ability to get on a jeep and ride through the area where the ostriches are roaming free (and yes they do come up to you, so be careful!!). Aside from this, you have the opportunity to ride an ostrich, yes you heard me, ride an ostrich. For all of you brave souls who are willing to indulge in such an experience please be my guest, but for me, after hearing that an ostrich can run up to 43 mph and its kick can kill a grown human, I will sit it out, no thank you!!!

       Although those are quite interesting facts, another cool thing about ostriches is that their eggs are extremely tough and can withstand the weight of a grown human and you are offered the opportunity to stand on one and test it out yourself just for the fun of it so why not. This farm also has a restaurant on site, which allows you to try ostrich steak and omelets which, from what I am told, is not served at  very many places. With all that being said, there are many other activities like riding a quad or visiting the gift shop that can be done at this place, so why not make it an outing for the family, as I am sure they would love it, but until next time keep cool, stay safe and be awesome!!!!

                                          (Yes this is the ostrich egg that I am standing on)

Curacao Sea Aquarium

Alright, so guys, it's another day and your body is calling out for another adventure. Well friends in Curacao there is an endless supply of activities to do each day, however, today we would be looking at the Curacao Sea Aquarium. Let me just start off by saying, the exterior of this place is so pretty that you simply fall in love from outside, just look at this picture below.

From entering into a submarine, seeing a dolphin and sea lion show, getting kisses from both dolphins and the sea lion, the lovely scenery, touching a stingray and holding a starfish, the possibilities are endless at this aquarium. If you plan on going, be sure to walk with your camera and ensure that you have a lot of memory space as this trip is one worth capturing and keeping as a memory for life. You don't have to take my word for it, you can see for yourself below, but, until next time, keep cool, stay safe and be awesome!!!!.

Curacao-Knip Beach

So you're thinking of traveling to Curacao, but quite concerned as to what you are going to do when you get there. Well, fear not friends as I have just the right thing for you. If you're from a country where there aren't many beaches or a place where the beaches are not very enticing, then I urge you to visit Knip beach and see if this beach doesn't change your mindset.
Though the road to the beach may be long and quite hilly to get to depending on the route taken, stock up on gravol if you are prone to getting motion sickness. However, when you arrive, you will not be disappointed.Don't believe me? Well look at this:

 If you are the thrill seeking type, then the beach has a nice little cliff for you to jump off of into the clear blue water and swim back to shore just for the fun of it. But, if you are like me and appreciate life, then you will either just take a little dip in the water or just sit and take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy the breeze, but that's all, for now, until next time, keep cool, stay safe and be awesome!!!!