Pictures from Trinidad

[Uabassoon]

I know I'm a little late on these. I kept forgetting to scan them. I went to Trinidad in February to play Panorama and hang out during Carnival, so here are some pictures.

Here I am trying to learn the music. Everything is learned by rote, so here is the captain teaching me and another girl the part. Notice the confused look on my face.
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Me drinking out of a coconut
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Me and a friend, we were on our way to the beach and stopped here to enjoy the view.
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Some cute little kids playing Tamboo Bamboo
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Me and I friend after playing in the finals, waiting for the competition to finish to see the results.
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A few more pictures comming

[Uabassoon]

This is jovet also known as dirty mas, the start of the partying for carnival. You can see all the crazy people running around.
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Now it's morning and pretty mas has started and there are all kinds of beautiful costumes.
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[Kfamr]

Oooh.. cool pics. The costumes are neat! Thanks for sharing. :D

[captain]

WOW - looks like a fantastic place!!!

Thanks for (finally) posting ............. :p

[ticosmyham]

Ever since Levar Burtan went to Trinidad for an episode of Reading Rainbow (i know im kind of a loser lol)I've always wanted to go! I love steel drums... they sound soo cool. I am glad you had a good time!

[Uabassoon]

I love steel drums... they sound soo cool.

Not sure if this will work or not, but here are some songs done by the group I am currently playing with.

Some of you who are my age or older should recognize this first song
Both Sides Now (http://www.arts.arizona.edu/steelband/sounds/bothsides.mp3)

Carnival Is We (http://www.arts.arizona.edu/steelband/sounds/carnival.mp3)

[ticosmyham]

The songs are GREAT! Real talent!

[Uabassoon]

Bump

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Wow, what a great trip! Sounds like you really did some interesting things and had a great time! :D

I love the pics of the carnival. So colorful and lively. Almost reminds me of Mardi Gras....although I've never been there either. :rolleyes: ;) :D

Thanks for sharing! :D