EL CERRO DEL ARIPO - TRINIDAD

[@frankbest9792]

Thanks for this video. It demonstrates and highlights aspects of our tropical rainforest that few have the opportunity to experience and appreciate.

[@retrowonder1097]

I had the opportunity to do this back in the 70s while attending St. Stephen's College in Princes Town. My entire Geography class went on this trip with our teacher. I remember the long hike and the hours it took for us to reach the top. But we were young and very excited and I remember my mom packing roti and curry potatoes for my sister and I to eat . Sure brings back good memories of T&T and how things were different back then.

[@DRETV_TT]

Wow...what a story! We packed curry chicken and bread for this trip...was great after such a long hike.

[@DRETV_TT]

@we up that’s correct, I would like even for my grand kids to view these vids and be like “grandpa wasn’t easy in his days” 😃

[@sailordoll1221]

@we up love this comment

[@Gorganahfikark]

Place has an entirely different eco system. So educational. Thank you for doing this. Carl is so knowledgeable

[@DRETV_TT]

Yes, totally different micro climate...Carl is the go-to-guy for those hikes...

[@rodellwilliams871]

I'm from Grenada my mom used to live in Trinidad and my sister was born in Trinidad.. I know reside in the US thank you for showing us the positive side of Trinidad I am a huge nature fan myself blessings🙏🏽🌞✊🏾👍🏾💙

[@DRETV_TT]

Thanks. You must come visit Trinidad sometime...

[@rodellwilliams871]

@@DRETV_TT indeed 👍🏾

[@thelibran11]

What do you mean 'positive side'?

[@knaguar]

Carl move like he showing you around the yard yes. strength and powers

[@DRETV_TT]

Ikr...he almost ain’t break a sweat...

[@StreetKingz4Life]

That big tree untouch and still standing is a pure beauty to have in our homeland i will definitely love to go see that tree still there someday,,,,remarkably wonderful.

[@DRETV_TT]

Yep. The thing is, there’s probably more of those trees still around in the forest…

[@KKA868]

39:10 Its a Trig Station or Triangulation Station, sometimes called Trigonometrical Station, used to mark the top of hills and even used as a point of navigation

[@DRETV_TT]

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it

[@KKA868]

@@DRETV_TT no prob, enjoying the content

[@tonyr3060]

Waw.that is a real education.thanks for this video

[@denisetinto1828]

Yes bro this is the real thing, hats of to your tour guide, this was so educational thank you DRE TV Canada in D house bless.

[@elle_jud]

This is a lesson my teacher tell us in school today get our phone or tablet to watch and no one wanted to watch it 😂😂

[@surajmohan5130]

Great job Dretv... Your videos are perfect in showcasing our beautiful island

[@Baseecano]

Waw....I watched this my friends...we paused this vid do many times, looking at all the interesting forna in the background. thanks again man👍💯

[@Baseecano]

Flora

[@arnodivalentin5639]

Great job guys, just the sound was very very low. I would love to do that hike, but I need to get in better shape

[@italbitalb814]

Very informative content I must say remind me of my boy days growing up I love the naturalistic views well done sir 👍🏾💯🇹🇹

[@GenevieveWaller-pk3xg]

One never appreciate the beauty of natural growing grass until you see it like here in this post. Walking near it or among it we say bush/es.

[@toylinstlouis4533]

Beautiful parts of Trinidad

[@51ghostrecon]

Good day, Thank you for this Tour, I ♥️ it...I'd ♥️ to Hike here as well.

[@stephanielopez6528]

Was told about this place in a dream some years ago...didn't know it really existed....seeing the name I almost jump out my skin....oh wow...I need to visit this place...

[@DRETV_TT]

Sure. It’s a really nice place to visit and explore…it’s a tough trek so be prepared!

[@stephanielopez6528]

@@DRETV_TT can't make that trek....3weeks ago I did up caura to blanchiusse border.. thought I'd die...I think this place has a deeper meaning for me...guess I'll have to get a helicopter....

[@seetasingh2032]

I always remember the local story of the tortoise who borrowed feathers from the birds to fly up this mountain as they were going on a picnic up there.The tortoise got greedy and ate out all the food and snacks.The birds took back their feathers and pushed him down the mountain and that is why he has crack marks on his back.

[@DRETV_TT]

First time I’ve heard that one 😄

[@JQLMR07]

El Cerro Del Aripo means The Hill of Aripo

[@aquariandreamer1527]

Correct, and it's Deer not Deers.

[@raynicee]

Who is the guide? Any contact info? I want to meet him please!

[@DRETV_TT]

The guide name is Carl 493-4358. He lives Brasso Seco

[@nefer9546]

all the time so is you in the view, we wanna see the trails!

[@WeldonScott]

You did well to hold that camera (and I suspect gimbal) for that entire hike!

[@DRETV_TT]

It was a task, especially at the wet uphills surrounded by cliffs and thorny plants...but well worth it!

[@neiljwilliams6890]

Great footage and be safe.

[@nylabenny9700]

I grew up in Aripo village I went once , went El Cerro once when I was little, don't know if I'll ever go back 😅. I love the content. The music loud and your speaking soft tho👍🏼

[@terrencehill3620]

Speaking to soft

[@MegaCandy1971]

Can’t disturb the wildlife

[@terrencehill3620]

@@MegaCandy1971 no disrespect to you but it's better to disturb them, cause in this sweet T&T they will get eaten if they come too close to poachers.

[@timmaz24s]

Never knew we had two species of deer in Trinidad.

[@BritishWestIndian]

The diversity in flora is striking. I would have liked captions for noteworthy eco-facts and I was expecting some aerial drone footage from the peak but thanks for taking us along for the hike!

[@luckeishaolliverrie2998]

Well done👏

[@IsJdog911]

We as humans have become very disconnected from mother nature 😔

[@deedee8043]

so true

[@deedee8043]

You can get vervine on the side of the road in manzanilla

[@trevadc5513]

Beautiful job

[@rodellwilliams871]

Definitely will subscribe

[@ishwardiaram5306]

Beautiful😃

[@gisellechristian4054]

I see two Gems.. a prestine habitat. And a Hoary Haird that can pass on his knowledge to an ever changing culture.😏

[@cagelsthrough]

Didnt realise that the place is so beautiful

[@deedee8043]

Yea they do not do enough to promote it for tourism man trinidad and tobago is so beautiful in many ways wish the government would do more to promote this for tourism other than carnival

[@chelsearamroop6366]

Hey! Awesome vid. I was wondering how can I do this hike? Is Carl still around? Or is there anyone y’all can recommend as a guide?

[@DRETV_TT]

@@chelsearamroop6366 I believe Carl is still around and do take people on hikes. His contact is 493-4358

[@crystalsobers2799]

I would like to go how do I go about it

[@cbates3716]

Like yuh buss a sweat

[@DRETV_TT]

A biggg sweat

[@allanali334]

Good stuff bro, how long did it take?

[@DRETV_TT]

One way, took us 4.5hrs, but with resting etc

[@allanali334]

@@DRETV_TT Jahhh, I hadda really make up my mind...

[@allanali334]

Why you didn't send out a drone?

[@DRETV_TT]

@@allanali334 up there the density of the trees are so thick and the wind is constant, not to mention poor visibility from fog...sending a drone means you may not get it back.

[@allanali334]

@@DRETV_TT understood bro.

[@MegaCandy1971]

If I see any snakes on this video, I’m out. 😭 I miss Trinidad...

[@Afrocanuk]

How were you prepared to deal with venomous snakes?

[@DRETV_TT]

Well the guide at the front is experienced, with boots, cutlass and a keen eye. We follow a few steps behind keeping out eyes out for any movements on the ground that could be a snake.

[@MegaCandy1971]

And snakes hang from trees...🥺

[@BradBachu]

Who is the tour guide? Can you give his contact?

[@DRETV_TT]

His name is Carl 493-4358

[@terrencehill3620]

Did you take the time to reach the peak from the start of the hike ?

[@DRETV_TT]

Yep...4.5 hrs inclusive of cutting trail and resting in between

[@terrencehill3620]

@@DRETV_TT thanks Dre.

[@dohramy]

Snake snake ,run run....lol.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marleneaugustine9570]

That tree look like is Noah or Moses plant that tree.

[@DRETV_TT]

It's a huge tree right!!!!

[@dohramy]

Is fun to watch DESE tong bois navigating in the Bush.

[@elle_jud]

U till he say so

[@serenitynature4399]

No body needs to do any research, just let nature be, duh!

[@kimmy1139]

its a pyramid

[@annmariefields2508]

Only I problem I have with your channel. You're not very verbal not mentioning the name and type of fruit you are picking. It's a silent adventure. SPEAK UP!

[@DRETV_TT]

Oh...lol my apologies. Those are rolling cherries...

[@MegaCandy1971]

I actually enjoyed the quiet trip punctuated with the occasional interesting fact and I especially loved the respectful way you responded to comments. Well done!

[@deedee8043]

That is the beautiful of it just enjoying the video of nature without talking

[@deedee8043]

I instantly subscribe i find the government not doing enough to promote these places in your blogs it is so sad the only focus on carnival and Tobago and nothing outside of carnival to promote tourism in Trinidad

[@IsJdog911]

Carnival is all we really need inno nothing else in life really matters

[@deedee8043]

@@IsJdog911 🤔🤔🤔

[@deedee8043]

@@IsJdog911 you are being sarcastic right 🤣🤣🤣

[@thelibran11]

OK...then the government should start promoting skate boarding...right?

[@dohramy]

Blah blah blah, we dig need no research, jus let it be.