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MAIN CITIES
Port of Spain is the Capital city, San Fernando is the industrial
Capital located in South Trinidad. Scarborough is the capital
of Tobago and Claxton Bay is the home of Blue Star Trinidad.
Claxton Bay is 45 minutes drive from the airport.
($US60.00 dollars two way - to and from the airport)
CLIMATE
Trinidad and Tobago expericences two seasons:
The dry season( January- June)
The wet season( June- December)
Temperatures range between 25 degrees Celcius - 33 degrees
Celcius
LANGUAGE
English is the official language. A dialect is a variation
of
the English language spoken from time to time.
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HISTORY
Trinidad and Tobago nestles close to South America. 21 miles
( 33Km) separates Trinidad from its twin island, Tobago. The
two islands are spanned daily by plane and ferry. Trinidad
comprises of 1,864 Sq. miles and Tobago 116 sq. miles.
The population of Trinidad and Tobago is approximately 1.3
million (including 45,000 in Tobago).
ETHNIC DIVERSITY
After slavery was abolished in 1833, indentured labourers
were brought to Trinidad, predominantly from India and modern
Trinidad today is thus influenced by the African/ Indian cultures
and experiences and to a smaller extent from the Chinese,
Lebanonese and European and Amerindian cultures to create
a unique blend of a rainbow people and culture.
RELIGIONS
Christianity, Hinduism, Muslims, are the predominant religions
practised in Trinidad with churches, temples and mosques found
in all parts of the two Islands.
CURRENCY
US $1.00 = TT $ 6.00 (approx)
CAN $1.00 = TT $ 5.30 (approx)
Euros $1.00= TT $ 8.30 ( approx)
Pounds $1.00 = TT $ 11.00 (approx) |
Blue Star Trinidad and Tobago is located at Claxton Bay.
It houses a Retreat Centre, a Healing and Wellness Centre,
a Learning Centre, a Biodynamic Garden and the Main Administrative
Offices.
ACCOMMODATION
The Blue Star offers boarding for visitors and guests ( three meals daily). The dorms are seperated for male and female. The donation cost include meals, use of electricity and water.
MEALS
Balanced vegetarian meals are served daily.
CANTEEN
Bottled water (recommended for drinking) is available at
the canteen together with healthy snacks and other drinks.
DRESS CODE
One is also expected to dress modestly (No sleeveless, shorts or tight clothes. Loose clothing only) to suit the spiritual environment. Clothes below knee length will be appropriate.
ACTIVITIES
Activites at the Centre include Yoga, Meditation, Lectures/Discussions,
Counselling, Reiki, Tai Chi, Reflexology, Biodynamic Gardening
, etc.
For Further Information Call or write to:
Blue Star Trinidad and Tobago
#39 Bandoo Street,
Union Village, St Margaret's
Claxton Bay
Trinidad & Tobago
Tel. #: 868-659-0440
E-mail: bluestar@tstt.net.tt
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