Tobago & Martinique (pt. 1)

Hey, y’all! Howdy! What a long few weeks it’s been, huh? I can’t remember when I last posted, but I know it was about Brazil and Fernando de Noronha. I think, in retrospect, not a significant amount of stuff has taken place since then, but it just feels like it’s been a while. Anyway, into what’s been happening…

So, Tobago was awesome! It was definitely super great to be back in full Caribbean mode, which wasn’t happening in Brazil and Fernando. The fruit, the heat, the water, the accent—everything feels like deja vu to me! We spent a year in the Caribbean when I was five, so I have very vague memories of things we’re doing now, which is eerie. But we never got to Tobago, so it didn’t feel particularly nostalgic or odd to me when we walked around town. We checked in in the main town, then sailed around to a nicer anchorage where we spent about a week waiting for Cleo to fly in from Guatemala, where she’d been at camp.

Once, she got on board, we spent another few days in Tobago, doing some exploring with her. We rented a car for a few days, ate amazing Tobagan food, and did some exploration of the island. Then, we sailed to Martinique! Martinique we also didn’t get to when I was younger, so it hasn’t felt too familiar either. But, though I haven’t done as much exploring as my family, I did find it super pretty. The French food is just—*french kiss*. Also, the check-in process was heavenly; online, easy, and didn’t even need Cleo and me.

A few days ago, a friend of Cleo’s and Stella arrived. I’ve been focusing on finishing the school year, so we haven’t done much more exploration of the island, but we plan to in the near future, which is why I’ve made this a part one. I’ll post again with a more in-depth review of everything we’ve done in the future! I’ll also try my hardest to post during the summer, but it will probably be as sporadic as the regular year because I’m going away to camp for three weeks and then moving around the US for a while, but I’ll try to be as regular as possible!

Also, sidetrack, I am absolutely living my most nurtured life as a Swiftie rn! With her being on tour, I’m already at my peak existence, but also with the appearances in NYC, the Speak Now TV announcement (*incoherent screaming*), and the break-up with Ma**y He**y, I’m thriving. Although I did die for a second there when she released You’re Losing Me, I was soon brought back to life and have learned to avoid that song if I wish to remain that way. I just feel so blessed and lucky to be under the T. Swift umbrella of karma, where I know she is the best of the best and will continue to produce better and more art than anyone else out there. She is truly amazing and I want her to be so happy! Love ya, Blondie!