Visit SCARBOROUGH
Named after Scarborough in Yorkshire, England, this is the capital of Tobago--Trinidad's sister island--and is its second-largest city. Expect traffic jams. Ferry service arrives here from Port of Spain.
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downtown Scarborough, Tobago
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Fort King George
Located up a steep back street, this 18th-century fortification named after King George III offers magnificent views. It has a chapel, lighthouse cell block, and military cemetery, as well as the small Tobago Museum that displays historic and local archaeologic artifacts (including fossils), colonial relics, and military memorabilia.
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entrance to Fort King George in Scarborough, Tobago
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| cannon plus ocean view from Fort King George in Scarborough, Tobago |
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| lighthouse at Fort King George in Scarborough, Tobago |
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| building at Fort King George in Scarborough, Tobago |
Scarborough Botanical Gardens
868 675 7034. More like a big city park
than a botanical garden, this hilly 17-acre landscaped gardens opened in
1899. It features flowers, plants, and trees indigenous to Tobago as
well as a collection of liliaceous plants from Africa. You’ll see
avenues of royal palms and silk cotton trees as well as a beautiful
Indian almond tree. Benches permit staying a while and doing some bird
watching. Bring a picnic.
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| entrance gate to Scarborough Botanical Gardens in Scarborough, Tobago |
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| rows of royal palms at Scarborough Botanical Gardens in Scarborough, Tobago |
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| Indian almond tree at Scarborough Botanical Gardens in Scarborough, Tobago |
Scarborough Market
On Carrington Street. This untouristy market caters to locals, dispensing fresh fish and vegetables as well as household goods. It is busiest on Saturdays.
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produce at Scarborough Market in Scarborough, Tobago
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| kitchenware at Scarborough Market in Scarborough, Tobago |
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| cafe menu at Scarborough Market in Scarborough, Tobago |
Robinson St. # 5, Scarborough, (868) 639-2737. L Tu-F, D by reservation. Afternoon tea.
Tasty items you might encounter at this well-established restaurant--it’s been here 30 years--include Fried Flying Fish in a mild curry, Coal Pot Chicken, chicken grilled over coconut husks, grilled King Fish in Creole sauce, and fried plantains. Husband Kenneth mans the kitchen while wife Alison, a frustrated clothing designer, plays the front of the house, kissing and hugging everyone so they feel super welcome.
This restaurant also operates Sandy’s Bed and Breakfast on premises.
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tour guide Monica pitches in serving drinks at Blue Crab Restaurant
in Scarborough, Tobago
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| buffet lunch at Blue Crab Restaurant in Scarborough, Tobago |
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| Alison emraces customer at Blue Crab Restaurant in Scarborough, Tobago |
KFC
is located beach front, in a central location. At this branch of the
popular chain, locals have
nick-named it “Keep From Cooking” and “Keep
Fat Coming.”
images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
We, too, loved Tobago, Carole. I would love to go back and continue exploring the island.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt and uncle used to live in Trinidad so the one thing I was familiar with in your post were plantains! I never got to visit them down there but heard Trinidad and Tobago are beautiful....your photos prove it! The Scarborough Botanical Gardens would be perfect, as you say, for a picnic!
ReplyDeleteIt seems very exotic to someone from the other side of the planet. I would love to visit there one day.
ReplyDeleteThose Botanical Gardens look very inviting - as does the food at the Blue Crab Restaurant!
ReplyDeleteI love the connection to Yorkshire, I had no idea! Tobago looks like a beautiful place to visit. I'd love to visit the botanical gardens and try some plantains.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful location Tobago is; your photos are excellent!! Thank you for an interesting article!
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