October 27. Back from Tobago

For the early morning ferry, got up by alarm; morning routine; left the studio around 720 am; to the main road; no one willing to take me to Scarborough; anxiety; finally found a ride; to the Ferry Terminal; asked the young man the fare; he is a construction worker; he asked for 20; gave him 25; ferry to Port of Spain (POS); walked to Ally's place; settled in the same room; walked to The Meena House, an Indian Restaurant; had dok banglow chicken karahi and roti; forty five US dollars, one roti was US$8; pure rip-off; walked to Sassy Stores; bought yogurt and bananas; walked back; washed clothes; checked in online, for tomorrow; stayed in room for the evening.

 




















































































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