Same Sky. New Place. T&T

I'm back, yall! But with a spin. Who'd ever thought that I'd land here during the most uncomely of times when the Media is insisting danger, concern, tragedy and death. The Coronavirus is relentless--but that doesn't stop this traveler from making moves. Once I set the plan, it's full speed ahead. #Godspeed #overcomingfear #over

Sweet T&T--well, Bittersweet. The Pandemic still holds its after-effects on this multi-cultural island, as Trinidad struggles to return back to complete normalcy. I'm not just talking about open businesses with masks but real Trini style. There is no liming in homes, at the bar or in the streets. No fetes to crash, jumping up is "not"-- as the year marks its first year in history of no Carnivale.

Nevertheless--breathing different air under the samesky does some thing to the Mind and Heart.

Especially when that Air is Sea Breeze.

I went to the TOCO for the first time ever yesterday. I can thank Machel for that! "....girl, let me take you to TOCO LOCO where de sun go LOW...".

It's point is NORTH away from the city and suburbia on Farm land where Trinidad's back yard is the waves crashing up against the molten rock. Huge bits of Earth that remind me of how Magnificent LIFE and CREATION really is.

Enjoy these moments:)

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