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21/03/2024

Paramin
by Renuka Maraj

From the plains of Waterloo to the towering heights of La Vigie
In maxi taxis we went
Most had never been
The anticipation was palpable

Camaraderie filled the air as we were driven through Chaguanas traffic, past yellow and pink poui trees round the Savannah and up narrow winding roads

Students and teachers chatted and laughed while old pop songs played softly in the background

Trinidad’s history came alive when we met our patois-speaking guide, Carlos
He spoke of the Spanish and French settlers and of African slaves
He reminded us to respect and protect nature and remember the variety of jobs they are in this world

At La Vigie the panoramic view was spectacular
Mountains, trees, corbeaux gliding, clouds nearby and of course below, the beautiful vast expanse of our azure Caribbean sea

At the lookout monarchs and elegant yellow swallowtail butterflies floated from bright orange lantana to red ixora
We enjoyed delicious pholourie, pastelle and homemade coconut ice cream

Then off to a very narrow path on a hillside of chives we went
Try not to look down was the name of the game as most of us gingerly made our way to a cave!
A few bats flew around as we were torn between listening attentively to Carlos and taking photos of rolling hills of green

It was a very hot day
Full of novelty and adventure
Tiring, yet remarkably invigorating.

Thanks very much..

01/03/2024

Sirroyalty Tours is here to serve your need., We're experienced in what we do. Up to PAR.

Professional in what we do.
Affordable with Prices.
Reliable with service.

30/01/2024

27/01/2024

Tour of Paramin, don't sit at home and wonder came put a smile on your face, learn a thing or two at the same time.

15/01/2024

Sirroyalty tours welcome you into my world. Come visit enjoy the breathtaking views of Paramin..

08/01/2024

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08/01/2024

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29/11/2023

29/11/2023

Hi, it's always a pleasure having guests on a tour of Paramin.. I'm saying thank you everyone, for making it so easy.. Thank you.

29/11/2023

Hi, come visit Paramin, you ever know what you may be drinking or eating.. I will be pleased, to take you on a tour of Paramin..

26/09/2023

Sirroyalty tours D' life of Paramin

11/09/2023

Sunset in Paramin on a afternoon tour

08/08/2023

Hi, I just had to record this after hearing her story. Soon to be 88 years, this lovely lady made it to Paramin after all.

Enjoy.

03/08/2023

Come and enjoy a moment.

01/08/2023

Visit and learn a thing or two, bring a friend, a family and ask a question, get the answer..

29/07/2023

Hi, come visit us, learn a thing or two, you're going to be surprise what you could learn on one of these Sirroyalty tours.

29/07/2023

Hi one of my guest on a cold day in Paramin.

29/07/2023

Hi, let me start by saying thank you. Persons visiting Paramin, its a joy for me seeing, as well for the guests who at times can't stop talking about the visit. I am here to continue bring that smile on your faces, so don't hesitate to contact me.

18/05/2023

Hi I am sharing these photos, with you all, so that one day, you may be interested in doing a tour with me.

Where you may hear or learn a thing or two..

05/05/2023

PARAMIN TOUR AND PARADISE VILLA

Our day started with fragrant gifts of bay leaf wrapped in lemongrass tucked on our seats in the maxi taxi. A welcome and much appreciated surprise. Cornelius Felician (aka Carlos) our experienced tour guide entertained us with folklore, patois, jokes and " true" stories for the entire afternoon. We passed by North Deck trying to maco wedding preparations and quickly entered the rarified air that is Paramin. We were a motley crew of true true Trinis on bus #1.
As we rounded each hairpin turn Carlos pointed out herbs, plants, produce-told us how each one arrived here, advised on which one could save our life and which one could take away life. We saw plants that many of us hadn't seen since childhood. He created an atmosphere where we felt safe, happy and found it easy to share our own stories of plants and produce.
We learned of the past and present lives of the people of Paramin, who lived past 100, who had 13 children and who was married for 70 years. Paramin people live long and all know each other and people get vex if you don't hail them out when you pass them in the road. Wherever we stopped we were welcomed.
Rows and rows of cabbage, tomatoes, melongene, seive, thyme, rosemary, all planted by hand. The mountain views were spectacular. I felt grateful for the breathtaking views and the fact that some Trinis were still willing to farm and provide for us. Whatever Carlos got from friends as we drove, he shared with us. His last gift homemade toolum from the one man run toolum factory in Paramin.😉
When we arrived at Paradise Villa we were greeted by Soraya-gracious, welcoming, attentive, caring....customer service at its best right here in Trini.😊 The views from the villa are amazing, the air fresh, I took great pleasure in inhaling deeply, closed my eyes and soaked it all in. I thought things couldn't get any better but then we walked around the villa-every kind of citrus, mangoes, pommecythere, bright bougainvillea and....awaiting inside, another gracious host, (Soraya's mother Eleanor), parang music, sorrel to die for and a meal that included pastelles, both fruit and sponge cake, fudge and pastries. It felt like heaven to me.
On the way back down the mountain, a wedding caused a traffic jam, for a brief moment we thought we were good and proper stuck, but Carlos jumped out of the maxi, directed traffic, send right for everyone and we were on our way feeling happy and content in a way that's hard to come by these days.
So my advice to you....go to Paramin, take a tour right here, get your soul filled up, feel your senses come alive, and renew your faith in the possibility of Trini hospitality and good customer service. I'm going back for more.
Thank you to my fellow travelers and all of our wonderful hosts.💕

05/05/2023

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25/04/2023

Hi, I am enjoying what I do, trying to do it to the best of my ability. Inviting you to do the same. Fortunately, I have you all as my guests which makes it a hundred percent easier for me. Thanks very much to each and everyone of you.

24/04/2023

Paramin at the La Vigie Lookout Paramin.

21/04/2023

Good morning, it always a pleasure being out doors. Come join me, for a outdoor moment, where you are going to learn a thing or two..

03/04/2023

Hi ! Sirroyalty Tours continue thanking each and everyone, for your continuous support

13/03/2023

Hi, once again I am sharing my world with you all. As I have said many times before, come on a tour of Paramin. Change your profile picture as well as show your friends, and family, where you were and they wasn't..