Red beans, rice and fresh salad with Farmer Harry
There are two tours: (1) A van tour geared towards groups of 4. This tour lasts 2 1/2 to 3 hours and costs TTD $125 per person. (2) An off-grid adventure where you'll escape the world and spend 5 to 6 hours with Mr Bat and Mr Harry in the backwoods of Caura Valley. #ItalIsVital #InsideCaura #trinifood
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The off-grid adventure: Nature, vibes and great food ===========================================
Once an Arawak settlement with a shocking colonial history, today the mountain region is dotted with small villages and large agriculture farms. Our journey starts at Caura Junction and snakes along tree-canopied roads bounded by ravines and distant mountain ridges. Past the hospital, water treatment plant and the abandoned pumphouse at Pool One, the scenery opens up into at true valley with lush fields of eggplant and papaya on either side of the road. Suddenly the pitch road ends, and gives way to a river crossing where we'll engage 4 X 4 and drive along a rocky road and across tributaries until we reach Mr Bat's farm. Maybe you've seen Mr Bat on YouTube. Interesting guy. Sage-like. Loves history and Westerns. At seventy-two years old, he still works the land and climbs trees. Mountains surround his home, there's no electricity, no hum of refrigerators, no cellular service. The only sound is the sound of nature at work: birds, wildlife, the nearby river that winds around the property. Walk the land, learn gardening techniques with Mr Bat, chat over a cup of coffee, or, if you like, you can walk along the bench road that leads to Blanchisseuse, or you can just sit and soak in the atmosphere, the surreal quiet.
Before lunch we'll hike to Mr Harry's farm. If you're wearing sneakers you may have to remove them to wade across the river in knee-high water. Then you're walking a road established in the 1800s when Caura was a major player in the cocoa industry. There're remnants of infrastructure built on the backs of indigenous people, slaves and indentured labourers. A rugged path slopes up to Mr Harry's country house. Smoke from a chulha curls skyward as you walk up a sloped lined with tropical plants and flowers, and without knowing why you're suddenly hungry. Maybe Mr Harry is picking limes, hopefully, he's already cooking lunch: plantains, fry bake, cassava; ital food, food from the land. Did we mention that Mr Harry makes local wines? Maybe he'll teach you his secret recipe. Maybe you'll run into The Ghost of Caura.
Prices are quoted in TTD and are per group.
A group of 2: $800
A group of 3: $1,000
A group of 4: $1,200
A group of 5: $1,625
A group of 6: $1,800
A group of 7: $1,925
A group of 8: $2,000
For more details please visit our Facebook page: / insidecaura
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What to expect
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The tour begins between the hours of 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM, at a coordinated time established by the operator and guests. 6:30 AM is an ideal start time.
The tour lasts for a maximum of 5 1/2 hours.
The timer starts at pickup.
This tour includes a driving tour of Caura, along the route to Mr Bat's and Mr Harry's farms.
The minimum number of guests is 2.
The maximum number of guests is 8.
Given current Covid-19 restrictions, we can only accommodate groups of 4. When this changes we'll let you know.
This tour is recommended for individuals with a moderate fitness level. It is not recommended for people with backaches, heart problems and other health conditions. Know your limits and hike your own hike. In this off-grid adventure, with river crossings, slippery paths and steep, rocky slopes, we are not responsible for any expenses that may occur due to accidents or injuries. You'll have to sign a liability waiver form.
There are 2 starting points where guests with and without vehicles could be met or picked up: (1) In the carpark of Coss Cutters Supermarket on Caura Junction (recommended if you don't know Caura); (2) Infront Caura Hospital.
Lunch, bottled water and black coffee is included.
You're free to walk with your own food, snacks and drinks.
This isn't a rum lime. Strong alcoholic drinks are not permitted. This includes but is not limited to whiskey and scotch. Beer or wine is okay but, please, know your limits. According to Mr Bat, "No nonsense".
Payment must be made in full, via direct deposit or internet banking, 72 hours before the tour/booking date.
Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of the booking date, will receive a 100% refund.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the designated starting time will incur a 50% fee.
Given current COVID-19 restrictions we can, until further notice, only facilitate one group per day.
Given current restrictions we can, until further notice, only facilitate groups of 2, 3 or 4.
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