Trinidad
I understand now what people mean about a cruising
community. Trinidad is home, for short periods and long, to
hundreds of cruisers, mostly American. They are either on
their boats in the water or having their boats repaired out of
the water. Communication is by radio, so if you want to talk to
another boat, you just call their name and they answer. There
are regular trips to the grocery stores and malls and
businesses even operate over the radio. If you need help with
something you just put out a call and people respond. There is
also a morning radio broadcast that you can listen to or
participate in that gives weather, social events, help wanted,
etc. We have already been on several outings with some
cruiser groups and have met lots of nice people. It’s like a big
old RV park on water.
Quite amazing.
We docked at Peak Marina along with several other boats.
Chagaraumus Golf Course (above) is a nine hole course
set next to lush hiking trails. It's pro shop (below) is not
fancy, but we were able to rent clubs for our round. We
met several local golfers who invited John to play a few
rounds. They also took us to a local soccer match
between Trinidad and St. Vincent. What a great match
and a fun time!
set next to lush hiking trails. It's pro shop (below) is not
fancy, but we were able to rent clubs for our round. We
met several local golfers who invited John to play a few
rounds. They also took us to a local soccer match
between Trinidad and St. Vincent. What a great match
and a fun time!
Chagaraumus is home to all types of boat services. Here are just
several of the hundreds that are "on the hard" for storage or
repairs.
several of the hundreds that are "on the hard" for storage or
repairs.
We enjoyed spending time with Gerard Darlington (below left) and
his buddies.
his buddies.
The hike to the 600 ft. high Edith Falls, among the bamboo
and flowers, was rewarded by a refreshing dip in the pool
below the Falls.
and flowers, was rewarded by a refreshing dip in the pool
below the Falls.
Edith Falls
