Wakeboarding In Trinidad

Wake up to wakeboarding in Trinidad people! 

Wakeboarding is just one of the many water sports available in Trinidad and Tobago (and I will attempt to cover as many of them as possible).

So you get strapped to a board, and hang on for dear life to the rope as you zip through the waters...that's the gist of it I suppose. Wakeboarding is an exhilarating sport that can be undertaken by pretty much anyone.

Wakeboarding is available in both Trinidad and Tobago. In Trinidad specifically, it is offered by the Kayak Centre Limited (+8686337871) among others. I also recommend Adventure Seekers (www.facebook.com/adventureseekerstt)

So people, don't just go to the beach for a "beach lime" any more (...I mean, go for the beach lime, don't miss it! But don't make it your only reason for hitting a beach). Who knows, once you get the hang of it, you may start practicing getting air and doing tricks :)

Brief advice: Always wear a life jacket. Ensure that you receive proper instruction before you attempt wakeboarding. As always, stay hydrated (even though you're in the water, you still need to put some in you ok)

See you on the surf! (No I won't, I'll be way ahead of you...you might see me though). Have fun and be safe people.

Rock Climbing in Trinidad

As the title suggests, the first activity we are going to discuss is rock climbing! Why rock climbing? Because that's what I'm doing next weekend and I'm excited :)

I bet you guys were expecting me to list something like a trip to the Pitch Lake or some other simple thing. That's what you get for making assumptions: the title of this blog is Things To DO In Trinidad, not things to SEE...now I expect no more assumptions from any you (except the assumption that I am awesome and Trinidad is beautiful, you won't be wrong there)

Right, so rock climbing. Now in Trinidad one can embark on either indoor or outdoor rock climbing. If you're a beginner (which you probably are if rock climbing in Trinidad is news to you), indoor rock climbing is advised as your starting point. You can get practice with rented gear rather than investing your in your own, you're not exposed to the elements, it's the better choice because I say it is...

Rock climbing is great if you're looking to get in shape (for the beach, for Carnival, for your honeymoon, for whatever reason just lose those love handles!) Rock climbing brings you that leaner, stronger, more graceful body that will make your partner think twice about cheating on you with their hot co-worker.

I promised info on how to access these activities didn't I? Yes, I did. Rock climbing in Trinidad is not well publicized...meaning you may find it difficult to find  (unless you're lucky...or special...or this post is outdated and rock climbing is now popular in Trinidad). So I have only one concrete reference for you: Adventure Seekers. I'll be referring to them a lot actually, so just go ahead and remember them now. You can check them out on Facebook : www.facebook.com/adventureseekerstt . Also there are several local gyms that have indoor rock climbing walls, but since their names escape me at the moment, I will leave that in the capable hands of the Adventure Seekers team. 

If you do decide to go rock climbing, some quick advice. Wear clothing that is not restrictive and won't get in the way. It should breathe and manage moisture. Choose shoes that provide friction and fits snug (but not painfully tight!). And as with all forms of physical exercise, please keep yourself properly hydrated.

Now you have your first Trini adventure. Happy rockclimbing!

Introduction

Before we get into to all the cool, amazing stuff there is to do in Trinidad and Tobago, let's answer all those burning questions that have been gnawing at you ever since you came across this blog, like three seconds ago. Your answers await:

Q: Who are you?

A: I am a Trini who likes doubles for breakfast, loves nothing better than a holiday, dances to soca and is always having a good time. You know, nothing like the stereotype. 

Q: Why did you start this blog?

A: Why do you think I started this blog? Could it be because T&T is so full of exciting adventures and breath taking sites, yet most of us who live here are unaware? Nah, it couldn't be. Of course I started this blog to raise awareness of cats.

Q: Are you always this sarcastic?

A: Nooooo...not always...

There! Well, what more could you possibly want to know? Ohhh, you want to know about actual things to do in Trinidad, and here I am, rambling on about doubles, soca, adventure and politics (minus the politics). Well if you're a local looking to discover your country, or a visitor (hey you! Welcome to Trinidad!), then read on to find what adventures await.

PS: I'm not just gonna tell you about these activities and then leave you in the dark as to how to actually go about doing them. No, that would be selfish of me if I kept all the fun wouldn't it? Yes it would, so don't you worry. I may be sarcastic, but I'm not selfish (most times...when necessary...in situations that don't involve food...or money...or any other thing that I don't want to/shouldn't have to share with you...like air)