Trip Beginnings

This post will not be too detailed and will not include pictures, but just wanted to keep you posted on what we've been doing.

We arrived safely in Trinidad on Saturday evening. The flights were very enjoyable and didn't seem too long. We were unable to get the rental car that we were assured we were going to get because Ben is younger than 25. Lame. But it has been AWESOME so far. We got a taxi to our hotel and Maheas was our very nice driver. Most all of the cars look brand new and sweet. The driver sits on the right side and drives on the left side of the road. Maybe its a good thing we aren't attempting to drive because it is pretty much crazy out there. Maheas picked us up Sunday morning to take us down to Chaguanas for church. We will post more about our church experience later....it was SO COOL! The Lakans took us in for lunch and Maura had Trini food for the first time. DELICIOUS! We did a little religious sight-seeing as well (more to come).

This morning Sis. Lakan made us sowine, they call it a porridge....noodle things in sweet milk with cinamon type spices. YUM!!! Last night we snacked on some spiced chauna. Today we have been walking the streets of downtown chaguanas being immersed in the culture. We are taking a break at an internet cafe right now. We are planning on going to a "doubles" stand for lunch and then visiting some friends of Ben's. We are hoping to make it out to the beach Tues. and Wed. Today is very warm and humid and rainy. We like it....a lot. In fact, we've decided we're not coming home. So keep looking at our blog to see our life in Trinidad. :) haha.