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April 27, 2017
Sights to See: LeRoy Clarke home, Port of Spain, Trinidad
LeRoy Clarke home This popular contemporary native Trinidadian artist focuses on African art, and his paintings are usually very large. As like calaloo--a popular island stew--is how he describes the mix of races in Trinidad. Clarke is also a poet and, at age 78, has strong opinions, and so is loved by many and not so loved by others. He lives in a small gated community in De Legacy House of El Tucuche, which was built to his specifications and where he graciously welcomed my group of journalists into his private space. The soft-spoken artist says he uses his “sweet man voice around women,” and claims that he was the favorite of nine children.
exterior of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
front room of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
front room of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
dining room of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
painting porch of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
artist LeRoy Clarke at his bedroom desk in LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
artist LeRoy Clarke in his library at LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, TrinidadMore things to do in Trinidad.
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Sights to See: LeRoy Clarke home, Port of Spain
LeRoy Clarke home This popular contemporary native Trinidadian artist focuses on African art, and his paintings are usually very large. As like calaloo--a popular island stew--is how he describes the mix of races in Trinidad. Clarke is also a poet and, at age 78, has strong opinions, and so is loved by many and not so loved by others. He lives in a small gated community in De Legacy House of El Tucuche, which was built to his specifications and where he graciously welcomed my group of journalists into his private space. The soft-spoken artist says he uses his “sweet man voice around women,” and claims that he was the favorite of nine children.
exterior of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
front room of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
front room of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
dining room of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
painting porch of LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
artist LeRoy Clarke at his bedroom desk in LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, Trinidad
artist LeRoy Clarke in his library at LeRoy Clarke home in Port of Spain, TrinidadMore things to do in Trinidad.
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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
April 25, 2017
Sights to See: Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5th Ave./82nd St., (212) 535-7710. Sun-Thur 10-5:30, F-Sat 10-9, closed M. suggested donation: $25, 65+ $17, students $12, under 12 free. The Metropolitan Museum in New York City is the largest museum in the U.S. The Met, as it is referred to by New Yorkers, has a permanent collection of more than 2 million precious items from around the world and through the ages and holds an amazing number of complete original rooms, some of which even retain their original creaky floors. The museum poses a daunting challenge to view, and you probably won’t know which way to look first. Because you really can’t see it all in one day, it is best to pick a few favorite periods or genres from its wealth of beauty and plan to leave some things for next time. But if it is your first visit or perhaps you suspect it will be you only visit, consider catching just the highlights--which will still take most of a day to accomplish. Here is a mix of paintings, temples, and a few of the entire intact rooms the museum is famous for, plus a great suggestion on where to have lunch--all doable in one day. Should you visit in December, be sure to add the first-floor Medieval Sculpture Hall (gallery 305) to your itinerary. A gigantic Christmas tree is decorated then with angels from the museum’s collection, and atmospheric music resounds.
interactive map of the galleries
see the best of the Metropolitan Museum in a single visit
American Wing Sculpture Gallery at Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
exterior of Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
Arms and Armor Gallery at Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
kids in Egyptian tomb at Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
period bedroom at Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
Temple of Dendur at Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
The Astor Court at Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
Versailles Panorama at Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
April 21, 2017
Sights to See: Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain
Queen's Park Savannah 1 mi. N of Woodford Square, between downtown and Northern Range hills. Occupying approximately 260 acres, the Savannah is Port of Spain’s largest green space. The oldest park in the West Indies, it was turned it into a city park in 1817 and is encircled by the world’s largest roundabout.
Queen's Park Savannah as seen from Fort George in Port of Spain, TrinidadSoutheastern End
National Academy for the Performing Arts This new building opened in 2009 for the Summit of the Americas. It houses a 1,200-seat main auditorium as well as additional stages, practice halls, and teaching rooms in the University of Trinidad & Tobago section.
The National Museum & Art Gallery of Trinidad & Tobago
Memorial Square Opposite the National Museum.
Anglican parish Church of All Saints This church dates to 1845.
Northeastern End
The “Magnificent Seven” This row of seven extravagant mansions that date back to around 1900 displays a range of colonial architectural fantasy. Currently the houses are in a state of disrepair, and most are being refurbished. None are open for tours.
●Queen’s Royal College This boys’ school was attended by Dr. Eric Williams and the Trinidadian Nobel prizewinner V.S. Naipaul. It is surrounded by an ornate cast-iron fence.
Queen's Royal College in Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad ●Hayes Court This well-kept, updated home features lovely stonework and glass detail and is now the Anglican bishop’s residence.●Mille Fleurs/Prada House Built in 1904 in the style of a typical town house of the period, this early French Renaissance-style mansion is currently the law association headquarters. It is noted for its wrought iron fretwork.
Mille Fleurs/Prada House in Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad ●Ambard's House/Roomor Designed by a French architect, this private residence was constructed in 1904 as a family residence. Most of the materials were imported--marble from Italy, tiles from France, cast iron elements from Scotland. After several owners, it was sold in 1940 to Timothy Roodal and is today occupied by Roodal's granddaughter. The name Roomor is a combination of two family names, Roodal and Morgan. Constructed almost entirely of wood, it requires constant maintenance.●Archbishop’s Palace This Indian-style structure was built by an Irish architect.
Archbishop's Palace in Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad ●White Hall When renovation is completed, this Moorish Mediterranean-style building will house the Prime Minister’s office.
White Hall in Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad ●Stollmeyer’s Castle/Killarney A replica of Balmoral Castle in Scotland, this was built to the specifications of a woman who abandoned it because it was too big. Currently it serves as the Prime Minister’s office.
Stollmeyer's Castle/Killarney in Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, TrinidadNorthwest Corner
Wildflower Park
Emperor Valley Zoo
Royal Botanical Gardens Open daily 6am–6pm. Free. Governor Ralph Woodford and botanist David Lockhart, who is buried in a small cemetery here, established these gardens in 1820, making it one of the oldest gardens and oldest collections of exotic plants and trees in the western hemisphere. More than 200 species grow in the Orchid Display House. The 25 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds are a favorite among locals for post-zoo picnics.
Royal Botanical Gardens in Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, TrinidadNorthern Flank
President’s House Located adjacent to the botanical gardens, this mansion is fronted by its own manicured gardens.
roundabout This circle provides access to the suburbs of St. Ann’s and Cascade (go left) and the Lady Young Road, which snakes over the foothills to join the highway heading east out of the city.
Eastern Side
More renovation and construction are taking place.
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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers; Magnificent 7 images courtesy of Trinidad & Tobago Tourism
Sights to See: Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain
Queens Park Savannah 1 mi. N of Woodford Square, between downtown and Northern Range hills. Occupying approximately 260 acres, the Savannah is Port of Spain’s largest green space. The oldest park in the West Indies, it was turned it into a city park in 1817 and is encircled by the world’s largest roundabout.
Queens Park Savannah as seen from Fort George in Port of Spain, TrinidadSoutheastern End
National Academy for the Performing Arts This new building opened in 2009 for the Summit of the Americas. It houses a 1,200-seat main auditorium as well as additional stages, practice halls, and teaching rooms in the University of Trinidad & Tobago section.
The National Museum & Art Gallery of Trinidad & Tobago
Memorial Square Opposite the National Museum.
Anglican parish Church of All Saints This church dates to 1845.
Northeastern End
The “Magnificent Seven” This row of seven extravagant mansions that date back to around 1900 displays a range of colonial architectural fantasy. Currently the houses are in a state of disrepair, and most are being refurbished. None are open for tours.
●Queen’s Royal College This boys’ school was attended by Dr. Eric Williams and the Trinidadian Nobel prizewinner V.S. Naipaul. It is surrounded by an ornate cast-iron fence.
Queen's Royal College in Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad ●Hayes Court This well-kept, updated home features lovely stonework and glass detail and is now the Anglican bishop’s residence.●Mille Fleurs/Prada House Built in 1904 in the style of a typical town house of the period, this early French Renaissance-style mansion is currently the law association headquarters. It is noted for its wrought iron fretwork.
Mille Fleurs/Prada House in Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad ●Ambard's House/Roomor Designed by a French architect, this private residence was constructed in 1904 as a family residence. Most of the materials were imported--marble from Italy, tiles from France, cast iron elements from Scotland. After several owners, it was sold in 1940 to Timothy Roodal and is today occupied by Roodal's granddaughter. The name Roomor is a combination of two family names, Roodal and Morgan. Constructed almost entirely of wood, it requires constant maintenance.●Archbishop’s Palace This Indian-style structure was built by an Irish architect.
Archbishop's Palace in Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad ●White Hall When renovation is completed, this Moorish Mediterranean-style building will house the Prime Minister’s office.
White Hall in Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad ●Stollmeyer’s Castle/Killarney A replica of Balmoral Castle in Scotland, this was built to the specifications of a woman who abandoned it because it was too big. Currently it serves as the Prime Minister’s office.
Stollmeyer's Castle/Killarney in Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, TrinidadNorthwest Corner
Wildflower Park
Emperor Valley Zoo
Royal Botanical Gardens Open daily 6am–6pm. Free. Governor Ralph Woodford and botanist David Lockhart, who is buried in a small cemetery here, established these gardens in 1820, making it one of the oldest gardens and oldest collections of exotic plants and trees in the western hemisphere. More than 200 species grow in the Orchid Display House. The 25 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds are a favorite among locals for post-zoo picnics.
Royal Botanical Gardens in Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, TrinidadNorthern Flank
President’s House Located adjacent to the botanical gardens, this mansion is fronted by its own manicured gardens.
roundabout This circle provides access to the suburbs of St. Ann’s and Cascade (go left) and the Lady Young Road, which snakes over the foothills to join the highway heading east out of the city.
Eastern Side
More renovation and construction are taking place.
More things to do in Trinidad.
More travel articles to inspire you and help you plan some spectacular getaways.
images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers; Magnificent 7 images courtesy of Trinidad & Tobago Tourism
April 19, 2017
Good Eats: HAKKA, Port of Spain, Trinidad
HAKKA 4 Taylor St., Woodbrook, (868) 33 HAKKA. With a trendy vibe that carries even into the restrooms, this spot is a place to see and be seen. The delicious fusion of Hakka Chinese recipes and Indian spices results in some delicious dishes. Good bets on the extensive menu include Konjee crispy chicken, spicy Hong Kong Pork, and prawn pakora. Making dinner outdoors on a pleasant patio in front even more wonderful, we were serenaded by an army of crickets that sounded like bells.
interior of HAKKA in Port of Spain, Trinidad
drink menu (in Trinidad dollars) at HAKKA in Port of Spain, Trinidad
cheery server at HAKKA in Port of Spain, Trinidad
delish dish at HAKKA in Port of Spain, Trinidad
delish dish at HAKKA in Port of Spain, TrinidadMore things to do in Trinidad.
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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Good Eats: HAKKA, Port of Spain
HAKKA 4 Taylor St., Woodbrook, (868) 33 HAKKA. With a trendy vibe that carries even into the restrooms, this spot is a place to see and be seen. The delicious fusion of Hakka Chinese recipes and Indian spices results in some delicious dishes. Good bets on the extensive menu include Konjee crispy chicken, spicy Hong Kong Pork, and prawn pakora. Making dinner outdoors on a pleasant patio in front even more wonderful, we were serenaded by an army of crickets that sounded like bells.
interior of HAKKA in Port of Spain, Trinidad
drink menu (in Trinidad dollars) at HAKKA in Port of Spain, Trinidad
cheery server at HAKKA in Port of Spain, Trinidad
delish dish at HAKKA in Port of Spain, Trinidad
delish dish at HAKKA in Port of Spain, TrinidadMore things to do in Trinidad.
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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
April 14, 2017
Good Eats: Coloz, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Coloz 1 Woodbrook Pl., Port of Spain. In this cheery, colorfully painted restaurant--its name translates as “colors” in English--we enjoyed a delicious buffet of local foods, including bahgi (spinach with plantains) and kingfish with tamarind sauce. I also enjoyed the licorice-flavored mauby tonic drink, which is made from bark, spices, anise seed, and sugar.
interior of Coloz restaurant in Port of Spain, Trinidad
lunch buffet at Coloz restaurant in Port of Spain, Trinidad
mauby tonic drink at Coloz restaurant in Port of Spain, Trinidad
art at Coloz restaurant in Port of Spain, Trinidad●IMAX theater Adjacent, This is the only IMAX theater in the English-speaking Caribbean.
IMAX theater in Port of Spain, TrinidadMore things to do in Trinidad.
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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
April 12, 2017
Sights to See: Fort George, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Fort George Port of Spain. Built in 1804 and reached via a windy, narrow road, this fort never saw military action and so became a signal house. Now it is famous for a magnificent view--it overlooks the city of St. James and the Gulf of Paria, and on a clear day you can see Venezuela.
signal house at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
sign at signal house at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
view from Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
view from Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
cannon at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Venezuela in the background in selfie at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
casava tree at Fort George in Port of Spain, TrinidadMore things to do in Trinidad.
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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Sights to See: Fort George, Trinidad
Fort George Port of Spain. Built in 1804 and reached via a windy, narrow road, this fort never saw military action and so became a signal house. Now it is famous for a magnificent view--it overlooks the city of St. James and the Gulf of Paria, and on a clear day you can see Venezuela.
signal house at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
sign at signal house at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
view from Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
view from Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
cannon at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Venezuela in the background in selfie at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad
casava tree at Fort George in Port of Spain, TrinidadMore things to do in Trinidad.
More travel articles to inspire you and help you plan some spectacular getaways.
images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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