![Tobago Photo Travelogue cover page.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138526895.yx88HpmN.jpg) Tobago Photo Travelogue cover page. |
![Map of Trinidad and Tobago.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148037.MGqo4oLc.jpg) Map of Trinidad and Tobago. |
![View of the beach at Grange Bay on the Caribbean Sea in Tobago.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148722.ZoCd4J0s.jpg) View of the beach at Grange Bay on the Caribbean Sea in Tobago. |
![Magnificent clouds over Grange Bay.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148723.KYuFaCdu.jpg) Magnificent clouds over Grange Bay. |
![Grafton Beach is another beautiful beach on Tobago's Caribbean coast.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148725.zsardJV3.jpg) Grafton Beach is another beautiful beach on Tobago's Caribbean coast. |
![Grafton Beach was deserted that day.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148726.ucbnamhX.jpg) Grafton Beach was deserted that day. |
![The morning clouds portended the rain we got later in the afternoon.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148728.5QvfhLKM.jpg) The morning clouds portended the rain we got later in the afternoon. |
![Fort James is one of the oldest colonial forts on Tobago. It overlooks Great Courland Bay.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148735.ZLSDkSM7.jpg) Fort James is one of the oldest colonial forts on Tobago. It overlooks Great Courland Bay. |
![Fort James' original fortifications date back to the 1650s, and like Tobago, these fortifications have changed hands many times.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148737.aYPIcWAJ.jpg) Fort James' original fortifications date back to the 1650s, and like Tobago, these fortifications have changed hands many times. |
![The British built the current fort in the early 1800s after recapturing the island from the French for the final time.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148739.yrG0A4Ro.jpg) The British built the current fort in the early 1800s after recapturing the island from the French for the final time. |
![Shells and carvings that were for sale at Fort James.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148738.JVvs1bTx.jpg) Shells and carvings that were for sale at Fort James. |
![The cannons still guard the Great Courland Bay as they were originally designed to do by the Courland settlers and soldiers.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148740.buEdq035.jpg) The cannons still guard the Great Courland Bay as they were originally designed to do by the Courland settlers and soldiers. |
![View of Great Courland Bay, which the fort overlooks.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148741.uDa213oU.jpg) View of Great Courland Bay, which the fort overlooks. |
![The current fort was built by the British in the 19th century.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148742.YbEuU30a.jpg) The current fort was built by the British in the 19th century. |
![Tropical plants at the fort. It was very hot in Tobago.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148743.blqmDg3J.jpg) Tropical plants at the fort. It was very hot in Tobago. |
![Close-up of the coral block construction of Fort James.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148745.qQBCmwZe.jpg) Close-up of the coral block construction of Fort James. |
![A contented-looking lamb that we passed along the road in Tobago.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148747.pLvRbs38.jpg) A contented-looking lamb that we passed along the road in Tobago. |
![Looking up at an ancient Kapok tree (also known as a Ceiba pentandra tree).](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148750.aRQ1JzLj.jpg) Looking up at an ancient Kapok tree (also known as a Ceiba pentandra tree). |
![A Yellow-headed Caracara perched in a Tobago tree. Like many other birds of prey, the female is larger than the male.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148927.jW95ojnL.jpg) A Yellow-headed Caracara perched in a Tobago tree. Like many other birds of prey, the female is larger than the male. |
![View of Castara Bay and the town of Castara, Tobago.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148928.pv6lvXGe.jpg) View of Castara Bay and the town of Castara, Tobago. |
![Castara Bay is located on the Caribbean Sea.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148929.bgesTZVB.jpg) Castara Bay is located on the Caribbean Sea. |
![Pelicans landing in Catara Bay.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148930.hZomKVhL.jpg) Pelicans landing in Catara Bay. |
![Tobago is one of a few places where so many bird species can be seen in such a small area, many of them unique and rare.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148931.u5bkvbIN.jpg) Tobago is one of a few places where so many bird species can be seen in such a small area, many of them unique and rare. |
![Pelicans flourishing in Tobago's pristine waters.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148932.BNQ2XYmh.jpg) Pelicans flourishing in Tobago's pristine waters. |
![View of Englishman's Bay on the Caribbean Sea in Tobago, a secluded beach that is considered of the island's most beautiful.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148933.xuZYfwB2.jpg) View of Englishman's Bay on the Caribbean Sea in Tobago, a secluded beach that is considered of the island's most beautiful. |
![A lone sailboat that was moored in Englishman's Bay.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148934.WuTtpQSd.jpg) A lone sailboat that was moored in Englishman's Bay. |
![More Englishman's Bay views.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148935.HeeyYQZ2.jpg) More Englishman's Bay views. |
![The small fishing village at Parlatuvier Beach gives the crescent-shaped beach a charming and rustic appeal.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148936.8RDalhE2.jpg) The small fishing village at Parlatuvier Beach gives the crescent-shaped beach a charming and rustic appeal. |
![Large rocks off the beach keep the bay closed off and the waters calm for swimming, while the rocks are popular for diving.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148937.4GlLvzZP.jpg) Large rocks off the beach keep the bay closed off and the waters calm for swimming, while the rocks are popular for diving. |
![The Main Ridge Forest in Tobago is the oldest forest reserve in the Western Hemisphere and is famous for bird watching.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148938.pLsgOoNc.jpg) The Main Ridge Forest in Tobago is the oldest forest reserve in the Western Hemisphere and is famous for bird watching. |
![A Southern Lapwing in the Main Ridge Forest. The head is particularly striking with grey with a black forehead and throat patch.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148941.UhUeJrW4.jpg) A Southern Lapwing in the Main Ridge Forest. The head is particularly striking with grey with a black forehead and throat patch. |
![This male egret is another beautiful bird that we spotted in the Main Ridge Forest.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148942.7wAKmsec.jpg) This male egret is another beautiful bird that we spotted in the Main Ridge Forest. |
![A Tropical Kingbird in the forest. They are tyrant flycatchers that observe their prey from a high open perch, usually a tree.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148943.RO6YB9RN.jpg) A Tropical Kingbird in the forest. They are tyrant flycatchers that observe their prey from a high open perch, usually a tree. |
![Another view of the Tobago coastline from the rainforest.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148944.9mMkBgMK.jpg) Another view of the Tobago coastline from the rainforest. |
![We stopped at Jemma's Sea View Kitchen Tree House for lunch.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148945.md7h3SP5.jpg) We stopped at Jemma's Sea View Kitchen Tree House for lunch. |
![View of Jemma's, which is painted bright yellow.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148946.3oJ3kbdE.jpg) View of Jemma's, which is painted bright yellow. |
![As we enjoyed a sumptuous lunch at Jemma's, there was a big tropical rain storm. Fortunately we were under cover!](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148947.ceFejZGU.jpg) As we enjoyed a sumptuous lunch at Jemma's, there was a big tropical rain storm. Fortunately we were under cover! |
![Moored off the Tobago's Atlantic coast from Jemmas, was this glass bottom tourist boat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148948.72DIHRhb.jpg) Moored off the Tobago's Atlantic coast from Jemmas, was this glass bottom tourist boat. |
![Another tourist boat that we spotted as we ate lunch at Jemma's.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138148949.pIIzPP9w.jpg) Another tourist boat that we spotted as we ate lunch at Jemma's. |
![Another view of the Tobago coastline along the Atlantic coast.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149161.iAvbD3Fh.jpg) Another view of the Tobago coastline along the Atlantic coast. |
![On Tobago's Atlantic coastline, we passed the Bird Watchers Restaurant and Bar.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149164.nIIwja3v.jpg) On Tobago's Atlantic coastline, we passed the Bird Watchers Restaurant and Bar. |
![These flags were in commemoration of Trinidad and Tobago's independence from the United Kingdom in 1962.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149165.h880w5Gl.jpg) These flags were in commemoration of Trinidad and Tobago's independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. |
![In July, 2012, Trinidad and Tobago will reach the milestone of 50 years of independence, and will celebrate accordingly.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149167.0E2DJGaP.jpg) In July, 2012, Trinidad and Tobago will reach the milestone of 50 years of independence, and will celebrate accordingly. |
![My tour guide Peter, who was a fantastic guide, bird watcher and naturalist.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149168.SNZyKHlL.jpg) My tour guide Peter, who was a fantastic guide, bird watcher and naturalist. |
![We went to the Argyle Waterfall Riverdale Lodge. Admission to the waterfall is TT $30 including the cost of a guide.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149169.wg8hwByS.jpg) We went to the Argyle Waterfall Riverdale Lodge. Admission to the waterfall is TT $30 including the cost of a guide. |
![I snapped this photo of a Carib Lager sign at the lodge, since Carib is a Trinidad and Tobago beer.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149171.3xYx17vb.jpg) I snapped this photo of a Carib Lager sign at the lodge, since Carib is a Trinidad and Tobago beer. |
![The Argyle Waterfalls are Tobago's highest, tumbling 54 meters (175 feet) in a series of stepped cascades.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149179.yV1uldxB.jpg) The Argyle Waterfalls are Tobago's highest, tumbling 54 meters (175 feet) in a series of stepped cascades. |
![The water feels cold for the first 20 seconds, and then, it is blissfully refreshing!](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149172.OmtBeFJu.jpg) The water feels cold for the first 20 seconds, and then, it is blissfully refreshing! |
![View at dusk of Coco Reef Resort and Spa in Crown Point, Tobago.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149238.E0M2N2gB.jpg) View at dusk of Coco Reef Resort and Spa in Crown Point, Tobago. |
![Looking down at the beach from the hotel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149185.UCywrEaY.jpg) Looking down at the beach from the hotel. |
![The beach at the hotel is beautiful.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149181.WFFiAYN0.jpg) The beach at the hotel is beautiful. |
![Rear view of the Coco Reef Resort and Spa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149182.AXlVmO79.jpg) Rear view of the Coco Reef Resort and Spa. |
![Hotel statue at dusk.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149186.eqamJyzd.jpg) Hotel statue at dusk. |
![Poolside at the Coco Reef Resort and Spa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149231.ScVilZTK.jpg) Poolside at the Coco Reef Resort and Spa. |
![Looking up at the hotel restaurant from below.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149183.c9NMsDfS.jpg) Looking up at the hotel restaurant from below. |
![Entrance to the hotel restaurant.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149234.QhfONmdN.jpg) Entrance to the hotel restaurant. |
![Ceiling fans overhead to keep the open air restaurant cool.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149235.B9HrvL0o.jpg) Ceiling fans overhead to keep the open air restaurant cool. |
![The restaurant's atmosphere is accentuated by the tropical setting on the water.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149236.Tfs8m7R6.jpg) The restaurant's atmosphere is accentuated by the tropical setting on the water. |
![Lobby view of the Coco Reef Resort and Spa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149233.TZlkB4yq.jpg) Lobby view of the Coco Reef Resort and Spa. |
![One of the hotel staff taking a break at the end of the day.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149237.RWdm6wji.jpg) One of the hotel staff taking a break at the end of the day. |
![Gorgeous Tobago sunset at the Coco Reef Resort and Spa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149184.XoYT43kQ.jpg) Gorgeous Tobago sunset at the Coco Reef Resort and Spa. |
![The tropical sun turned the sky a brilliant orange.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/138149180.dBJjqDkS.jpg) The tropical sun turned the sky a brilliant orange. |