Fort George

Fort George, not to be confused with Fort KING George in Tobago, was built in 1804 during the term of the British Governor, Sir Thomas Hislop. The fort was considered impregnable and was one of the main defensive positions on the island. With a panoramic view from Port of Spain to Carenage, they were able to receive light and flag signals from various points. It was a military establishment until 1846, and later on, around 1883, a signal station, designed by Prince Kofi Nti, was built. The station stayed in operation until as recent as 1964.
I have been there a few times last year, but realised that I never blogged about it, and because my original plans of surfing lessons today were cancelled, I took the short drive through the back of St. James and up the hill to experience it once again.
As you arrive, the view captivates you, arguably one of the best views of Port of Spain. Being a bit higher, the air is cooler and it's much quieter. You don't really notice how loud the ambient noises of the city can be, until you escape them. There were quite a bit of people around today, lots of kids playing on the cannons, sitting on them and pretending to shoot them off into the ocean with their shouts of "ready, aim, FIRE!" There were young couples laughing and holding hands, and there was another group at a bench that looked like they just returned from church and were discussing the various messages they got from today's sermon.
The signal station is open to the public and is somewhat of a mini museum that contains a bit of history on the location, there is even a diorama of the fort. Lot's of benches and cannons, and even some mounted binoculars to zoom in on the amazing views from up there. Really a great little getaway with view that would not disappoint.