Buying groceries in Port of Spain for Tobago

Avis W. · Post by **Avis W.** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:22 pm

We will have part of a day in Port of Spain before flying to Tobago. Would it make any sense to buy some groceries there and bring them with us? Also, what are the possibilities of bringing a cooler of frozen meat from the U.S. We have done this in the past when traveling to Vieques, P.R.

Thanks,
Avis W.

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:42 pm

Hi Avis

Welcome aboard!

The weight limits on the airbridge are very low, so it probably wouldn't make sense to add to your baggage by shopping in POS. You can get everything you need at Pennysavers or Moorsheads (our favourites) on Tobago.

Bringing in meat could lead to major problems at Customs & Immigration. I don't know for sure, but most countries prohibit the import of meats.

David Watkins · Post by **David Watkins** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:48 am

Hi Avis,as far as I recall at immigration they always ask if you a bringing in any foodstuff.I have a feeling that unless it is sealed(ie tinned or bottled)it is not permitted.Your excessaggage charges would probably outweigh any financial savings anyhow.
David(in the air in 35 days

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Andy D · Post by **Andy D** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:26 am

As the guys have said,the importation of the majority of foodstuffs inc meat is strictly prohibited, personally i shop at Moorshead supermarket which is excellent.

9 weeks to go till the off! $\:D/$

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:40 am

Hi Andy

Agreed. However, as much as Moorshead is our favourite for groceries, have you tried the Golden Grove Farm Shop? They raise and slaughter much of the meat themselves and have become our regular haunt for meat and meat products (sausages/burgers, etc., for the barbie) while on Tobago.

Andy D · Post by **Andy D** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:51 pm

Hi Steve,

I'd love to shop there but have yet to find it, where abouts is it?

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:31 pm

Hi Andy

Very easy! You can get to it either from Canaan or Mount Pleasant. As you know where Moorshead is, I'll direct you from there.

Turn left from the Crown Point/Scarborough road (Milford Road/Claude Noel Highway) onto the Shirvan Road (Caribbean coast road). Go through Mount Pleasant, passing Shirvan Watermill and Melange restaurants. When you get to Me-Shells, instead of turning right down to Moorsheads on the old Buccoo/Carnbee road, keep on the main road round the left-hand bend. Immediately after, take the left turn. This leads you through Golden Grove and down through Canaan back onto the Milford Road.

After you've taken the left turn off the Shirvan Road, continue down through some a very attractive area for around three-quarter of a mile. The road bears left. You will suddenly come out of a heavily wooded area and see a farmhouse on the right with the farm buildings on the left of the road. There is a faded wooden sign saying 'Golden Grove Farm' if memory serves me correct. Turn LEFT into the farm. Drive down between the sheds and follow the trail as it curves right at the end. You will see a low single storey building - this is the farm shop. They're really friendly and helpful.

Andy D · Post by **Andy D** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:35 pm

Hey thanks for the directions Steve, i will be shopping there for definate when i return in January.

Gill M · Post by **Gill M** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:51 pm

[quote="Steve Wooler"]Hi Andy

Hi Steve

Many thanks for the dirctions for Golden Grove. They are now printed off ready for the suitcase.

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:00 pm

Hi Gill

My, how clever! I wish I could teach my suitcase to do the shopping.

David Watkins · Post by **David Watkins** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:51 pm

Well,females"multi-taskers"!!!!!

I'm ducking already!

Gill M · Post by **Gill M** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:11 pm

Hi Steve

And so do I - wouldn't that be great "a self packing suitcase" - I wish!

Gill M · Post by **Gill M** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:16 pm

Well, David

I think most ladies multi task - the Emoticons don't have cannon balls to fire back at you so you needn't duck!!!

Have a great time - not long for you now.