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. :)