Translate

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Election Week's Top Fast Five!


 














1.    The Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park, Grenada.   What can I say?  Sometimes weather can change the world.  Hurricane Ivan wiped out a lot of the underwater life off the shores of Grenada, an island in the south Caribbean that is constantly increasing in popularity in 2004.  In 2006, Jason de Caires Taylor began the sculpture park to help restore the balance of nature and create an artificial reef to enhance underwater life in the area.  The sculpture garden is the first of its kind and has really caught on around the world since.  I don't dive, but if you do, this is a great place to visit while visiting Grenada.



























2.    Sandy Island, Carriacou, Grenada.  Yes, I found a few cool things to check out in Grenada.  This island is a five minute boat ride from Carriacou.  It's quiet, breezy, beautiful and natural.  It's a great day trip to just relax and bask in the sun.  You'll find just a few places to get snacks and food, and you'll need to make sure you catch a boat back at the end of the day, but it's one of those places that will make you feel like a movie star, steeling away to get some privacy.






























3.    The abandoned Soviet Planes at Pearls Airport, Grenada.   In 1979, Cuba decided to for lack of a better term, invade Grenada and they held a presence there until 1983.  Then, the United States got involved and yadda yadda, a lot of things changed.  Part of the reminders of the era are some Soviet planes that were left behind by the Cubans.  Pearls is an airport that is no longer used, except for some drag racing, but visitors can root around and see these old planes left over from the times when the Communist battle came to Grenada's doorstep.

































4.   Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Tokyo, Japan.  This is literally one of the most famous intersections in the world.  We've seen it in Fast and Furious; We've seen almost every travel host in history visit it.  Thousands and thousands of people, both tourist and resident, walk through this intersection every single day.  Tokyo is known for it's strange neighborhoods, funky bathrooms, and lots and lots of people, amongst thousands of other things.  This intersection is one of the places you have to visit if you come to this iconic city in the east.































5.   The show at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.   Vietnam is one of the most fascinating countries in the world.  Ask anyone who's been there.  The Golden Dragon puppet show is just another of the fascinating things you'll only see there.  It's a great addition to any visit to Ho Chi Minh, and is a unique experience you'll never forget.  It's a good idea to take a guide for this one, however.  Translation may be a bit necessary.











There you have it; this week's fast five.  Hope it helps enhance your visit to your chosen location.  I did find a few things in Grenada alone, but I couldn't resist.  I'll be back soon with another fast five of activities that could enhance a trip you've already planned.  Just remember, look for that unusual thing that goes along with the famous thing you're traveling to see or experience.  There's always that something else, and sometimes it's a something else you truly have to see.  Travel is an adventure, and it's the Atlas Obscura style items that can really make the trip.  Enjoy!



No comments:

Post a Comment

I love to hear thoughts about the places in this blog. Feel free to converse on what you read. Check out my other locations and enjoy the ride.