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Caroni Swamp Tour Guide: Scarlet Ibis and Flamingos
“Oooh look the scarlet ibis!” “Where?” “Ah so many wow!” “Whereeeee?” We were cruising down one of the tributaries of the Caroni Swamp in the afternoon tour boat. My godson’s July August Vacation (JAVA) creative writing homework had brought us to the swamp as he needed to write reports and make a PowerPoint presentation featuring natural, historical and heritage sites. I happily said yes when asked to take him, as not only was his mom going to be away, but also, this is rig

Ariann Mieka
Sep 183 min read


Nothing Has Stopped: A Night at the Hospital
Driving to the hospital this evening, the road is very busy. It’s after 8:30pm on a Sunday and I am driving on St. James main road. People are liming, criss-crossing through traffic to cross the road, their hot packaged food in their hands as they make their way to their cars. Bright Lights. Music. Dancing. Action. The energy is vibrant. Life is happening. People are busy, happy and active. Nothing has stopped. And I am driving. Driving to the hospital. It reminds me of 8

Ariann Mieka
Sep 62 min read


50mm Challenge.
Many people view the 50mm lens as a versatile lens that all photographers should have. I’ve had one for a million years at this point,...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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