Naturalist notes: Trinidad and Tobago

Kiddies Carnival, Arima

Our beautiful Trinidad and Tobago is known to be the southern most Caribbean islands, situated just of the coast of Venezuela. There is such a wonderful blend of many different cultures existing in harmony, Africans, Indians, Chinese, and much more. 

Blue Waters Inn, Tobago

People travel from around the world to visit our twin islands. They come for many different reasons, some for Carnival—which is know to be the greatest show on earth, it absolutely takes your breath away, the spectacular costumes, the camaraderie, the music, and you must experience it at least once in your lifetime! Our fantastic beaches are also known to draw quite an extensive crowd, especially after the mayhem Carnival! Not to mention our countless variety of tasty dishes like Doubles, Roti, Shark and Bake, Callaloo soup, Pelau, Crab and Dumplings, and Pastelles, all this talk on food sure makes one hungry! Others are simply are attracted to our flora and fauna, where a great biodiversity exists. The recorded numbers of species are quite significant for such a relatively small region, over 100 mammals, 460 birds, 600 butterflies, 50 reptiles and 25 amphibians.

What ever the reason for visiting our lovely islands, I am sure people always take away warm and wonderful memories of this tiny piece of paradise.

© Denise Etienne

Update on the store...

Today we added more items to our online store DBinspired, which features some of my poetry. I must say I'm learning so much more about the web than I'd ever imagine, its very interesting! Presently there are t'shirts, mugs, keepsake boxes and coaster tiles. These make great gifts for all seasons, especially Christmas! So when you get a chance please feel free to check it out. Do let me know your thoughts as well, thanks!
Be good!
D

Naturalist notes: The beginning…

I have always had a passion for nature. It brings me a sense of calm, reason and wholeness. For the last fifteen years of my life, I have had the privilege of sharing my knowledge and love for the environment with others, which I believe in my heart of hearts to be one of my vocations. My Naturalists notes will be geared towards all ages. I am influenced by the fact that I usually teach a variety of ages, hence my style of writing! I will be posting these on Wednesdays, and I look forward to your comments...

~ Denise Etienne

DBinspired Store

My artist friend Beatrice Bork and I decided to open up a store on Cafepress! It’s under the name DBinspired, between the two of us it took like almost 5 days to get it up and running! The website still needs a lot of work, but so far we have 4 mugs. I think it’s kinda cool, much to figure out still!  We intend to put lots more…

So check it out next time you’re online, http://www.cafepress.com/DBinspired

Be good!

D

The simplicity of Love…

Live for today, its all we have

Offer kindness and forgiveness

Value humility, integrity and tolerance

Empathy and equality for all

© Denise Etienne

What is it?

We all have some thing in nature which we adore
Be it animals, plants, or simply a sunrise or sunset.

Whatever it may be,

This brings you utmost joy.

One of my unseen pleasures,

Has the ability to calm my sometimes wandering soul.

When it touches my skin it has the gentleness of a feather,

But sometimes when angry is known to cause massive destructions!

What is it?