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Down The Islands
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 Down The Islands is a whimsical room
inspired by the small islands sitting placidly off the northwest tip
of Trinidad. Monos, a home for the red howler monkey, Gasparee
renowned for its caves, Chacachacare housed a leper colony and
Nelson Island was the first port of call for landed immigrants. Each
with unique qualities and history, the islands now serve as an ocean
playground for weekenders who have either rented or own an island
home in one of the cozy bays. It is a haven for water sports,
sailing, fishing and deep, serene relaxation. When you say you are
going to one of these islands for a weekend, you say, “I’m going
down the islands”
After a long sleep inspired by the salty sea breeze and adrift in
watery dreams, you crack open the weathered wooden window of your
room, to lay witness to the rising sun as it wakes a day full of the
promise of laughter and good times. You slather on the sun block,
put on your swimsuit, and join the gathering on the jetty.
Having taken an exhilarating swim, you pull a chair to lounge on the
wooden jetty and now basking in the mid morning sun, the sound of
the ocean gently lapping onto the shore line lulls your thoughts
away from all worldly musings. As your body absorbs the sun, you
feel a smile creep to your lips, you open your eyes for a moment,
watch the clouds gently changing shape and imagine yourself on the
majestic yacht drifting along the distant horizon.
By your third rum cocktail, you amuse yourself with the idea of
being shipwrecked on a deserted island and in between deep sighs of
satisfaction, you recognize that serenity has swept over you,
because your only thought is, what’s for lunch?
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