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Neil Patton · Post by **Neil Patton** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 3:04 pm

We are going to Tobago end of February begining of March for a couple of weeks, staying in Castara Bay.
As this is new territory and a new type of holiday, self catering Budget as opposed to previous St Lucia visits which were AI and really could have been anywhere, I was wondering if anyone could tell me
a) if there are any must bring items and
b) are there any must see or do things.
We want to chill for a few days and will have a hire car so disance isnt a problem.

thanks

Neil

Julia C. · Post by **Julia C.** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 7:43 pm

We stayed in Castara last September and loved it - going back 31st March 2005.

a) A couple of torches, useful for walking back to your place at night and just incase of power failures. (where are you staying?) Also a relaxed and laid back attitude and a sense of adventure! You can get basic groceries in Castara, but the choice is limited so if you prefer certain brands of tea/coffee etc take them with you.

b) Even though you're hiring a car I'd definitely recommend taking and Island tour early on. We went with Jackson from Alibaba Tours and it was brilliant, but there are several companies that offer this in Castara. It gives you a really good introduction to Tobago and ideas about where you want to go back and explore more on your own.

Paul Tallet · Post by **Paul Tallet** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:02 pm

You don't need luxury in Castara because Castara is simply ... luxurious.

Just go there and the holiday will unfold from there.

Just one thing ... take some Eucalyptus ... as you are first timers it would be worth taking precautions against sandflies that can give you a bit of a nip.

Regards

Neil Patton · Post by **Neil Patton** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:13 pm

Thanks for that , torches sound like a good idea. We are staying with Porridge and Jeanell. Really looking forward to it.

Regards

Neil

Julia C. · Post by **Julia C.** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:23 pm

We didn't see Porridge's place while we were there but we did meet Porridge. I think you'll have a fantastic time, we found Porridge to be very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. He also has a great sense of humour.

Paul - are you sure you don't mean citronella rather than eucalyptus?

Paul Tallet · Post by **Paul Tallet** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:39 pm

Oh HA HA HA Julia !!!

Eucalyptus on it's own is fine ... as I failed my Rocket Scientist examinations and, partly, because I was raised on crusts I don't think I am qualified to take this matter any further !!

Have fun

Marko C · Post by **Marko C** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:03 am

Paul, please tell me more about Eucalyptus and sandflies. Is this dangerous for 3y old child.And where can I buy this stuff.
Now we managed to reserve a tickets with BA we fly on 29.1. for 15 days.Stay in Castara at Naturalist.
Jupieee

Paul Tallet · Post by **Paul Tallet** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:03 am

Hi Marko

I do not recall seeing a child badly bitten by sandflies ... even though they play in the sand ... I think it is because there is no alchohol in their blood ... sandflies seem to like alchohol.

Eucalyptus is stinky stuff that people also rub into their chests when they have chest infections ... in this case you put it on your ankles, behind the knees and on your arms ... sandflies hate it .. you should be able to buy it at most Chemists.

If you staying at the Naturalist ... the sandflies are worst in the evening.

Regards

Marko C · Post by **Marko C** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:31 am

So a tip dont drink and lay on the sandy beach

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