Pointe-a-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust

Trinidad Wetland

Pointe-a-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust

The Pointe-a-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust believes that environmental education should not only be taught in classrooms, but it could be taken outdoors.  Its the ideal destination for families, bird watchers, nature lovers and Eco-adventurers.

The Trust is located on the compound of PETROTRIN (a major petrochemical and oil refinery in South Trinidad).  There are guided tours available; you are taken out in small boats on the two ponds where you can view the birds.

A peacock in all his glory.

My daughter loves birds, so I'm sure she'll enjoy going to the Trust.  She may want to bring the birds home though.

Interesting Facts

• Once when the term "fowl" was used to describe all birds, "Wildfowl" actually means "Wild birds".  Presently the term is used to describe one family of birds - ducks, geese and swans (there are 147 species).

• Injured birds are brought to the Trust, treated and released after becoming healthy and active.

• Numerous species of birds are bred at the Trust.

Website: http://www.papwildfowltrust.org/

Temple in the Sea

Trinidad Temples

Temple in the Sea

Another great temple to visit is The Hindu Temple in the Sea is located at Waterloo in Carapichaima (Central Trinidad).  Once time permits you can visit both Dattatreya Mandir (85 Ft Hanuman Murti) and Temple in the Sea on the same day.

Interesting Facts

• This temple was built in 1947 by Siewdass Sadhu (an indentured labourer) but destroyed 5 years later by the government of that time because it was built in State-owned Caroni land

• Not to be discouraged by this, he then attempted to rebuild the temple, but this time in the sea

• It took 25 years to complete

• In 1994 the government helped with the finishing touches to commemorate Indian Arrival 150th anniversary.  A pier was added to the temple to make it easily accessible.

Inside the temple is truly amazing with the absolutely astounding murtis of Hindu Gods.

Beach Lime...

Trinidad Beach

Mayaro Beach

Well you know when Trinis hear long weekend, we think about the beach.  How about going to Mayaro beach.

Some of the popular beach resorts in Mayaro are R.A.S.H., Radix, Queen's Beach Resort and Harrys4u (they all have websites with more information).  The government has earmarked a four star hotel and integrated resort for Mayaro.

Most of the Resorts have pools now.  

And some have restaurants.

I like Mayaro beach, but the waves can be a bit 'rough' at times.  If my family decides to visit Mayaro this weekend, you would more than likely find us on the shore 'sand bathing' or in the pool. :)

Fun Splash Water Park Debe.....

Fun Splash Water Park

So this is going to be a long weekend, finally home with my family on a Saturday!  I'm thinking of taking my daughter to Fun Splash Water Park in Debe (South Trinidad).  There's a kiddies pool, an adult pool, kayaking, peddle boats, aqua twister, turbo slides and a picnic area.

Looks like the kids are having a lot of fun :)

It seems as though it can bring out the kid in you as well.   

Apparently the kids admission fee was increased for the July-August holidays.  It's $40 for kids and $70 for adults.  Guess I'll see if its worth it when we visit.

http://www.funsplashtnt.com/pages/location.php

Pitch Lake

Sometimes educational trips with your family can be fun and informative.   The Pitch Lake is located in the village of La Brea (a small community situated southwest of Trinidad).  Asphalt can be found in Venezuela, Indonesia, Canada and the USA, however Trinidad's Pitch Lake has the largest deposit in the world and is considered the eight wonder of the World by the residents.

The history of the Pitch Lake is filled with legends and myths surrounding its existence, two of which still survives today - Callifaria Legend and the Colibri (Humingbird) Bird Legend.  You can read up more on these legends at http://www.trinidadlakeasphalt.com/home/history/legends-a-myths.html.

Many artifacts and fossils have been unearthed from the lake and can be viewed at the Museum Exhibit at the Visitor Centre.

Tours can be booked at the La Brea Pitch Lake Visitor Centre.  Did you know that during the rainy season, visitors can bathe in the natural sulphur pools which is thought to be good for your health.  

Beautiful water roses, nymph lilies and bird of paradise grow naturally in a place where normal plants would not survive.  Cashew, gauva, mango and breadfruit trees surround the lake, there is also the presence of fishes below the water and birds flying in the area.


It's a long drive from where I live, but I'll say the trip is worth it........


More information can be obtained at:
http://www.trinidadlakeasphalt.com/home/