Trinidad Trip Highlights

Well I'm finally getting around to do a quick recap on my recent trip down south, wayy down in the southern Caribbean. I flew there on Caribbean Airlines on Friday which went surprisingly well. No lost luggage. No delays. No turbulence.

They also give you a free meal and headphones to watch the in-flight movie so they are def one of my preferred airlines to fly to the Caribbean.

On Saturday I went to a party off the coast of Trinidad where 20+ boats anchored in Turtle Bay and everyone had fun hopping from boat to boat.

 

On Saturday night I went out for a friend's bachelorette party which was masquerade-themed.

I went out for Chinese lunch with my family on Sunday and had a relaxing day to prepare for the big celebration on Monday & Tuesday...and the whole purpose of my trip - Carnival! 

There's no words to describe how much fun and beautiful this celebration is with all the colorful costumes, local Soca music and plenty of dancing and drinks.

Two days of partying for Carnival def kicks the life out of you but my vacation wasn't over yet. On Wednesday night, I went out with all the girls for sushi and wine.

Finally on Thursday I went to relax on the beach before heading back to Florida on Friday morning.

Maracas Bay

Local Snacks

I can't wait to go back next year! Fingers crossed xx

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Vacation Trip Countdown

3 more days until my trip home to Trinidad!

I'm looking forward to Boat parties on the ocean in 90 degree weather.

I'm excited about wine nights with my girl friends.

I 'm well overdue for all the different local food that I miss so much.

The Trinidad Bake and Shark was rated the best fish sandwich in the world by Andrew Zimmerman and I have to agree. ;-)

And of course I'm looking forward to the main purpose of the trip - Carnival!!

Linking up with Helene for Tell Me About It Tuesday. 

Trinidad Carnival Countdown!

I'm heading home this year to celebrate one of the biggest street parades and what we call "The Greatest Show on Earth" -  Trinidad Carnival!

Carnival takes place in February every year and people dress up in fancy costumes and party on the streets for 2 days dancing to local music. You can read more here.

Tomorrow will be exactly 1 month til I fly home to see my friends & family so the excitement has kicked in!! The costume that I'm signed up with is called Diable Melasse. 

As you can see the costumes are very skimpy so I've been trying to get my fitness on and eat healthy so I can not only feel good in the costume but also SURVIVE 2 days of partying in Trinidad's blazing hot sun.

 My workout program has been Zumba, Yoga, Body Works & Abs classes in an attempt to achieve my "costume bod" ;-)

I've been also seeking out some healthy recipes to experiment with. I tried Helen's Winter Vegetable Soup recipe this past weekend because it looked yummy. She posted the recipe on her blog last week and it was delicious and filling.

I'm also linking up with Helene and Emily for Tell Me About It Tuesday.

What 2013 adventures are you counting down to?