Beautiful White Fences
Tobago has many historical locations but the best ones by far are the forts that can be found all around the island. We have not visited all as of yet but collecting them all on the list of visited sites are on the bucket list. The last fort we visited, the name of which I know not (sorry guys) and I could not find on google maps was on the eastern coast of the island. It was quite unique from the others as there was a thick canopy of trees and beautiful white fences. I would say compared to the rest, that this one was well cared for. It was certainly not bankrupt of sights to be seen and contained some really weird unexpected finds!
Magical
A well paved staircase flanked by a beautifully white painted wood fencing lead the way up a path to the fort. Once up the pathway, there was a brilliant view of the nearby bar with boats and fisherfolk. It could be seen most of the beaten frequented walkways were well paved and maintained. Most of the square area of the fort was well shaded by a canopy made up of a variety of trees, each of which has a sign with their names. It felt like some magical forest as we moved out of the hot blazing sun and into this dark cool shaded area.
The Layout
We also saw some well placed benches for resting or taking in the nature and scenery as well as a beautiful gazebo. It was certainly the place I would designate for picnics. The surrounding flora provided not only shade but a beautiful view with their intricately shaped trunks, branches and leaves.
After we made our way through the thick forest like area, we came across to where the fort met the sea. Mind you the trees were so thick that we could not sea the waters before. I was almost startled by it because of how bright everything was and how much of a contrast in lighting it was. The consistent style of white fencing continued on in this areas as well. It served as fencing at the edge of the cliff face and looked like something out of a move, it was so beautiful.
Moving up to the fence provided a nice view of the ocean and the rocks below. There were alot of sea birds around doing their daily feeding. This was one of the few places in Tobago where the water did not look like a heavenly blue/ turquoise! It was just as amazing not to see it as such!
Randomly and out of literally NOWHERE, we found this gravestone saying that someone was buried there in the 1700's?! What?! This was so out of the blue and unexpected that it was almost comical. It read, "Mr. James Clark who departed this life, the 6th of July 1772, Aged 30 years". There was nothing other than that. No explanation. Nothing about who he was or what he did. Whoever you were Mr. Clark, requiescat in pace.
This fort was well suited for having a picnic and lounging around even in the hot blazing sun. There was ample seating and beautiful trees to complement the seabreeze that filtered through. The only thing that may put one off is the grave that is on site. Weird but cool and it adds to the mystique and history of the place. I hope you enjoyed the scenes and views! Thanks a lot for reading, Cheers!
