The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing.

Here is a map of the important historical / capital buildings that are shown on the pictures. They are historically important to Trinidad.

Queen's Royal College, Port-of-Spain

Queen's Royal College, Port-of-Spain

Haye's Court, Port-of-Spain

Millelleur, Port-of-Spain

Rumor, Port-of-Spain

Archbishop Residence, Port-of-Spain

Whitehall, Port-of-Spain

Stollmeyer's Castle

Stollmeyer's Castle, Port-of-Spain

The Hott Shoppe a short walk from the historical buildings, serves some of the best Roti dishes that I have ever had. Very worth the trip!

Their menu selection

A group exercising outdoors in Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain
Lively music, dancing around 5PM, carribean weather, about 70 degrees.

Shark Bake is a common dish in Trinidad. There are different kinds of shark, some taste like chicken, some like fish.

This interesting little cart apparently has the favor of god upon it.

These huge nut looking things are coconuts, they crack open and you can drink the juice for a refreshing snack.

Bird's eye view of the capital of Trinidad, Porta Espana (or Port of Spain)

A typical street view of Port of Spain

The St. James sector of Port-of-Spain

A house in need of some repair in the city.

A landscape view of the city of Port-of-Spain

A landscape view of the city of Port-of-Spain

A landscape view of the city of Port-of-Spain

This is a steel-drum school.

The person in this school is making some very melodious sounds from the steel drums in front of her.

The Welcome sign to Maracas Bay

A typical residence here

Mona's Hot Shark Bake stand

Shark sandwiches! Tastes like chicken.

Maracas Bay is a beautiful beach

With amazing views

This is taken from a lookout tower.

Taking a bus in Trinidad, they have wonderful public transportation, and because they are english speaking it is easy to get around.

Chaguaramas National Park

This used to be a USA military base during World War 2.

Now it is a museum

This is a old BWIA jumbo jet in the museum, even though it has nothing to do with the US military presence.

A view of the coastline from a lookout tower.

A diving sub

A view of the museum from the side and far away. Completely dominated by the BWIA jumbo jet.

An old US PT boat.

The dedication plaque reads "In honour of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United State of America" from the American Legion

Old US Jeep

Onboard the warship

View of one of the stripped out jumbo jet turboprop jets.

A military tank, small.

Amphibious assault landing vehicle

The tires are the size of a person

Inside the museum there are a lot of exhibits and displays.

A view from a gunnest

Typical communications tower.