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EASTERN ANGELS
Arima Zone
FUN SPLASH 2017
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here is something wonderfully therapeutic about water;
water flowing, water gushing, water spouting, water
cascading. There’s therapy in the sound of rain beating
on the roof; in the steady rhythm of waves crashing on
the shore; in wide expanses of quiet water; in a refreshing
glass of cool water. If hydrotherapy is what the members of
TTARP, Eastern Angels Arima Zone (EAAZ) were seeking
in their trip to Fun Splash in Debe on March 09, 2017, they
were not disappointed – all 100 of them.
Two party buses, ‘Emmanuel’ and ‘Exodus’, arrived
promptly at 8.00 am at the bus shelter in Arima, and were
loaded quickly with anxious “angels”.
The drivers avoided the C.R. Highway traffic as much as
possible, and those on board ‘Emmanuel’ enjoyed the wit
and humor of Mrs. Allison Johnson-Parks.
Along the way, we stopped at roadside shops which
offered sahena, doubles, phoulorie and other Trini
delicacies for which Debe is famous, arriving at the “Fun
Splash” about 11.00 am.
We had the place to ourselves, so under several tents you
saw a sea of green polo t-shirts, coolers and picnic bags.
For many it was an opportunity to enjoy a few hours of
‘R&R’ beside the lake; good company, lively conversation,
much laughter and, of course, a never ending supply of
eats and drinks. Several spot checks during the afternoon
showed that Shirley King and the ‘Corner Spot Posse’ had
the most popular tent.
Many ventured into the water, mostly choosing the shallow
pool. There they lolled or enjoyed the cascade and the
shower and the less challenging slides. But those who
were more confident of their athleticism and swimming
skills frolicked in the deep pool. At one point Mr. Grant
accompanied by two women, deserted the all-fours tent
and headed for the paddle boats. Did the women entice
Mr. Grant or was it the other way around? We don’t know
but together they seemed very happy paddling that craft
around the lake for more than half an hour.
As the hours passed the pools were abandoned,
swimsuits were replaced by jeans and polos, picnic bags
were depleted, the ice was all melted in the coolers and
thoughts were reluctantly turned to the journey home.
Another wonderful TTARP, EAAZ event saved to memory.
by Annette Young, PRO.
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