Fort George
In Port of Spain.
Built in 1804 and reached via a windy, narrow road, Fort George 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.
images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Built in 1804 and reached via a windy, narrow road, Fort George 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.
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| signal house at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad |
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| sign at signal house at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad |
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| view from Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad |
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| view from Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad |
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| cannon at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad |
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| Venezuela in the background in selfie at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad |
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| casava tree at Fort George in Port of Spain, Trinidad |
images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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