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N a t u r e' s waterslide 💦 . 📷 @jasonjekyll

N a t u r e' s waterslide 💦
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📷 @jasonjekyll
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S u m m e r breeze makes me feel fine... 🎶
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W i n t e r recess. 🌴☀️ . Trinis, your stay

W i n t e r recess. 🌴☀️
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Trinis, your staycation awaits! 🏝 DM for tours and accommodations.
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Snowbirds, we can't wait to welcome you back once travel is permitted! ✈
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O r d i n a r i l y, in keeping with the integrity

O r d i n a r i l y, in keeping with the integrity of our "Hidden Gems" tour, I rarely post these sacred wonders of Tobago, but could not resist this one.

Nestled deep in the virgin forest of the Main Ridge on the Charlotteville side, up a mountain known to the villagers as "Pigeon Hill," lies the POOL OF ASYLUM.

Extremely hard to get to and known only by one or two of the local villagers, the pool is a crater of fresh water atop a ridge, more than 1,800 feet above sea level.

It is said that the pool is protected by the “Father Of The Forest" (Papa Bois) and a “Fairy Maid." 🧚‍♀️

Historically, hunters and their dogs would get lost for days when they approached the pool, which is surrounded by soft, quicksand-type mud, making the location tricky and dangerous to reach.

Charlotteville's elders claim the pool is bottomless and thus a culture of fear has developed around it; the pool's very existence almost forgotten as a result.

How this pool, which has no water system feeding it, exists independently, even in the dry season, on top of a hill, is a mystery.

I made the intense trek into the forest with my friend, Leeton, in search of the Pool of Asylum. After almost giving up, there it was, mysterious and enchanting. 🦄

Finding it was a must. It will be featured in The Chronicles of Kairi - Book 2, Creature From The Pitch Lake, due out late this summer.

Our home of Trinidad and Tobago is a fantastic place and a true gem of the Caribbean. Loving and learning about our home will help us both love and understand ourselves and one another more.

As wordsmith David Rudder once said about music being that "mighty place that I can take you, the rhythm to soothe your soul, and the melody that would never fake you, will lead you back to control," I submit the same for nature.

Seek it out. Connect with Mother Earth. Hear her divine music in the wind, the leaves and the mellifluous birdsong. Soothe your soul and find true peace, together.

Happy exploring!

It's World Read Aloud Day! 📚 . When I was growi

It's World Read Aloud Day! 📚
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When I was growing up, Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island ☠ had a huge impact on me. One of my teachers read it aloud and I can still remember the words.
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That's why today we join people from around the world in celebrating the power of reading aloud.
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Thank you to the Honourable Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, Minister of Education, Trinidad and Tobago, and all school librarians such as Asha Mahabir who have chosen to read and celebrate Mystery at Main Ridge.
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Tag a fellow booklover below and share your favourite read-aloud memories!
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#mysteryatmainridge #thechroniclesofkairi #WorldReadAloudDay #read #books #mystery #fantasy #author #novel #storytelling #bookstagram #library #bookstore #folklore #folkloreandfairytales #adventure #legends #silkcottontree #moon #trinidadandtobago #island #islandlife #caribbean #naturelover #ig_travel #ig_bliss #FollowYourBliss #FreezeThisMoment #FindYourselfHere #islandgirltours

F r o n t row seat to the best views in the world.

F r o n t row seat to the best views in the world.
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Mystery at Main Ridge, Volume One of The Chronicle

Mystery at Main Ridge, Volume One of The Chronicles Of Kairi, is now available on Amazon!
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Follow the link in bio and choose either digital download for Kindle or paperback print-on-demand.📱📚 Of course, the book is also available locally at all @nigelrkhanbookseller stores.
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A great and heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported me since the release. I look forward to continuing this journey with you all and definitely have some surprises in store!
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Thank you to @andreacharles20
Geneiva Balkaran, Asha Mahabir and the other librarians and staff for putting on an amazing event at my alma mater, Naparima College. Thank you also Susan, Khylah and staff of @theartscafett for hosting a beautiful book launch. Also thank you to my friends, Colin and Lerelyne @oneloveartstobago, the best place to shop for all things Tobago, including original carvings and artwork.
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Happy reading!
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📌 Look out for Volume 2: Creature From Pitch Lake this summer!

F a l l i n g coconuts 🥥 may just be the metaph

F a l l i n g coconuts 🥥 may just be the metaphor of 2020.
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🎉 May 2021 bring fewer falling coconuts and more pina coladas🍹! Cheers and Happy New Year!
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S u n s e t s and silhouettes. . . #sunset #sunset

S u n s e t s and silhouettes.
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#Repost @onceuponabook_tt • • • • • •

#Repost @onceuponabook_tt
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TGIT bookworms! 📚🐛
Today I'm SOOO excited to share with you my latest read, Mystery At Main Ridge, A Tobago Folklore Story by local author, David Rajpaulsingh. This book is one of seven and I cannot wait to get my hands on the entire series as I absolutely loved the first book! This will be a great local collection for my library😁
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From Douens in the forest to Soucouyants flying in the sky, this folklore story offers so much history and entertainment based on our rich culture in Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇹 I feel like this story is a good way to introduce folklore characters to new generations as the main characters are also children. This was a very easy but intriguing read and there is so much to learn (keep your phones / laptops close because you will be researching quite a bit to find out more). The best part for me? This book was not scary at all ! 💃🏻LOL
Don't get me wrong though, the scary fables of long ago that were told to us as children must not be maligned or forgotten BUT this story has a very unique twist. I have never read a book on T&T's folklore characters like this one.
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Be sure to check out my stories for more! I'd be posting about this exciting mystery in the coming days🤭
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Thank you @allisonmykoo for gifting and introducing me to this great local read and kudos to the author @islandgirltourstt on a job very well done!
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You can DM me to grab your very own copy for $170.00 📚 The illustrations featured in the books (will be posted on my stories) are also for sale, DM @allisonmykoo for more info!
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Sidenote - The Silk Cotton Tree located at Culldeon Golden Lane Road, Tobago fell yesterday. Locals warn of spirits roaming, especially that of Gang Gang Sarah👻😱 Read this book to learn more😉
Happy Local Reading Everyone!🙋‍♀️

It's here! 📚 The first copies of Mystery at Mai

It's here! 📚 The first copies of Mystery at Main Ridge, Volume One of The Chronicles of Kairi, an illustrated fantasy series featuring the folklore characters of Trinidad and Tobago, have been printed.
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Rich in history and steeped in incredible legends and stories, it is my aim to showcase and celebrate the beautiful twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago through the art of storytelling.
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We sometimes need to be reminded how incredible TnT is and how blessed we are to be citizens of this extraordinary nation.
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As a tour operator and writer, it is my desire to keep that fire burning while bringing new faces to the islands and sharing that love and knowledge with them as well.
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I have taken some liberties in this book, creating a new spin on parts of known legends. 🧜‍♀️ I hope that whether you are familiar with them or not, you are able to join me on the first of many adventures. I want to ignite your passion for the written word, even if you've recently traded the glorious pastime of reading for electronic stimulation.
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If you live in TnT, visit any Nigel R Khan bookstore to purchase a softcover.
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If you live outside of Trinidad and Tobago, or are interested in a hardcover, contact me directly to purchase. Amazon ordering is coming soon.
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I hope you enjoy this adventure of magical trees, meddling and mighty mystical creatures, and magnificent heroines.🌳 🌕
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Happy reading! 📖
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W a k i n g up blessed not stressed. . . #sunrise

W a k i n g up blessed not stressed.
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#sunrise #sunriseoftheday #goodmorning #thursdaythoughts #palmtrees #skies #explore #beach #enjoytheview #perfectcapture #beautifuldestinations #tobago #trinidadandtobago #island #paradise #ocean #caribbean #tropical #islandlife #wanderlust #passportready #worldtraveller #vacation #naturelover #ig_travel #ig_bliss #FollowYourBliss #FreezeThisMoment #FindYourselfHere #islandgirltours

Do you know the history of Gang Gang Sara? The fab

Do you know the history of Gang Gang Sara? The fabled witch came to Tobago from West Africa more than 200 years ago to take spiritual care of the plantation slaves.
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According to legend, she climbed this giant Silk Cotton tree in Runnemede and jumped off, attempting to fly home to Africa.
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She fell to her death, having lost the ability to fly because she had defied an ancient tenet forbidding the consumption of salt, which she had eaten in Tobago.
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She has become an iconic figure in local island folklore.
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Join her, and other well-known characters, in a fun and engaging "ghost story" I will be releasing soon, titled,
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🔦 Mystery At Main Ridge 🔦
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I hope you will enjoy it!
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(The second photo is of Gang Gang Sara's grave in the village of Golden Lane.) ⚰
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The secret to a good morning is to watch the sunri

The secret to a good morning is to watch the sunrise with an open heart.
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🗨 Anthony T. Hincks
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L i v e in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in

L i v e in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.
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🗨 Ralph Waldo Emerson
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#wordstoliveby #emersonquotes #islandlife #wanderlustwednesday #oceanblues #boats #sunset #tobago #speyside #pictureperfect #traveldreaming #tripspiration #trinidadandtobago #paradise #islandvibes #freshair #coastline #sun #beautifuldestinations #tropical #palmtrees #vacation #ocean #caribbean #FindYourselfHere #islandgirltours #ig_travel #ig_bliss #FollowYourBliss #FreezeThisMoment

B e a c h has us like 😍😍😍😍 . . #island

B e a c h has us like 😍😍😍😍
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I s l a n d escape. 🌴 . . #islandescape #wander

I s l a n d escape. 🌴
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I n life, it's not where you go, it's who you trav

I n life, it's not where you go, it's who you travel with.
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🐢 #turtle #turtlesofinstagram
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The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in th

The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see Nature all ridicule and deformity... and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself.
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🗨 William Blake
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S p i n d r i f t . As the waves crash in On the w

S p i n d r i f t
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As the waves crash in
On the western shore
The wind blows fierce from the east
Wavetops torn into flying spindrift
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As the waves crash in
On the western shore
It makes me feel uneasy
The spray that’s torn away
Is an image of the way I feel
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@rush
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#spindrift #rush #wanderlustwednesday #serenity #tobago #traveldreaming #tripspiration #trinidadandtobago #paradise #nature #naturelover #freshair #coastline #beachlife #beachday #beautifuldestinations #tropical #waves #vacation #ocean #caribbean #islandlife #crownpoint #FindYourselfHere #islandgirltours #ig_travel #ig_bliss #FollowYourBliss #FreezeThisMoment #soundtrackofmylife

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