I thought it most fitting to post this
location after the Turtle Watching. If you chose to stay and lime after Turtle
Watching, this is a nice place to start the following morning.
Galera Point is the most eastern point
in Trinidad where the navy blue surf of the Atlantic Ocean meets the gentler
turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea.
The Toco Lighthouse, now named after
Keshorn Walcott, one of our Olympic Gold Medallists, a white stone tower which
was built in 1897 features a red light that warns vessels of the rocky waters.
If you are daring enough, stroll pass the lighthouse and through a narrow
walkway to stand as close to the edge of the rocky cliff. From this vantage
point the two bodies of water meet where a maelstrom of waves dash against the rocks
beneath. The view is absolutely breath-taking and the chaos of the waves exhilarating.
For the faint of heart, outdoor tables and benches are conveniently positioned
beneath overgrown trees creating the perfect ambiance for an outdoor picnic as
nature’s symphony plays on.
Have you ever been to the Toco
Lighthouse? If not, this is an easy check off of your bucket list. If you have,
share your experience and photos with us.
I'd only visited this stop upon my return from studies abroad. As a field officer I was slowly relearning my country. This is one of those stops that stayed with me because I'd seen the beauty in my country through adult eyes and finally appreciated it for what it is.
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