# Cross Country Exploring: Part Two- The Rolling Hills of San Fernando

Hello people of the internet! This is the continuation to the first [post](https://steemit.com/travel/@lemniscate/my-random-adventure-across-the-country-part-1) where I ventured to a 106 year old abbey. Just after, I traveled to the southern part of the island of Trinidad to its southernmost city of San Fernando where I explore the undulating hills and beautiful sunsets.

San Fernando is the city where I grew up in and is home to my fondest of memories. A place of rolling hills, bustling streets and business centres, all around a larger hill that is known as the San Fernando hill. My old college is perched upon this hill (Presentation College). The sea can be seen from most places in the city provided that you have enough elevation. 

# Rolling Hills

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*One of the many streets that portray the undulating characteristic of the cityscape*

Its always nice to go exploring, even in places you're familiar with. You tend to find some awesome little nuggets of awesomeness. I ventured into a random road while climbing one of the higher hilly areas and found an awesome view of the western coastline going northwards. It was definitely a view I had not seen before and was quite happy when I found it! The road lead to a dead end and the gradient fell off to reveal the awesome view.

![DSC_0116.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYKqDB1JX9AbaXU6hT3S4yy3QeeuME5sEzwhSXmqRczFc/DSC_0116.jpg)
*View of the western coastline going northwards that I found.*

I drove around a bit more and saw some old-style buildings from an era long gone. Probably in the days of my grandfather who used to tell me stories of his adventures here. I just love old architecture. It's almost like a time machine and the thought of all the lives that must have existed within and around these monuments is mind boggling. 

![DSC_0138.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXowGTc7XeyPLAgTmbhppKxnnMpKLPLQg4ELMJLci9qF2/DSC_0138.jpg)
*Old style buildings from an era long gone.*

Another bit of exploration brought me to the top of a hill where the ocean was visible. The sun was beginning to set and the colours of the light were just amazing! What a view! For this moment I just stopped the car at the top of the hill and took this in for a bit. I felt so calm and serene. Keep in mind this is where I grew up and spent most of my adolescent days so this is so nostalgic for me as well. As I was going to take a picture of this, I saw a little boy just standing there taking in the scene as well. He looked so solemn.

![DSC_0126.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQm1rqvQXnFfHbFUqVXpPpVBKRMpx8uR6eNpxqFMfqDDm/DSC_0126.jpg)
*If you look closely you can see the boy near the house!*

# The Wharf

I wanted to get down to the wharf in time before the sunset had finished so I left and headed westwards toward the coastline. Before I got to the lookout point, there were a few boats along the shore. There was one that stood out amongst them. The setting sun glistened favourably upon this vessel, creating a marvelous display. My friend really liked the scene and pictures were taken! It's one of my favourites of the set.

![DSC_0142.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZmqJS7LnBmKRnt6qsCPc5iBBBDdMbLKKvwW7yHJxo4YF/DSC_0142.jpg)
*Champion of the sea indeed!*

We had just arrived in time to catch the sun getting ready for its slumber. Other people where here as well! I decided to get some candid shots which came out really nicely. I especially liked how the figures were silhouetted against the sun and the brilliant sea took centre stage.

![DSC_0145.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmURKiGKmmaaMYoac1DYhZV25Mj3yNnKZsZNf16tV6G299/DSC_0145.jpg)
*Silhouettes in the sun!*

![DSC_0231.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRfiUskk31R7oLtSPP4pEfGMU1fFJapjX4eiThH5VBRtL/DSC_0231.jpg)
*What a great way to end the day.*

There weren't just people here to see the solar event though, I found this little critter (aka good boye)!

![DSC_0160.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSrceV5UXFgx3Td1Jiegcxsbn5L5Y9whc31HQzwaD9kgh/DSC_0160.jpg)
*Such a good doggo, waiting for the sunset.*

# Sunset!

These are some of the most beautiful sunset photos that I've ever taken. Needless to say, these were much better in person and the camera does NO justice. 

![DSC_0194.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUioS2Ch1CfaRLsME72bwRh82siow2AfPobr2CUcc1wGF/DSC_0194.jpg)
*Look at those waves!*

![DSC_0155.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQFnnjknqX4K4owqqasPE7B1cWRZgWjvU6MWnEUZyr6Lx/DSC_0155.jpg)

The calmness of the water added a certain flavour of serenity to the scene. It felt so relaxing and good for the soul. It truly was a beautiful moment. The feeling was as if the fung shwei was just right, as if zen was achieved. LOOK.

![DSC_0189.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVuGctK3jFAKPgbEygn988rMEdM9MMqGCVMHgWrPwzUCX/DSC_0189.jpg)
*Looks almost like a dream doesn't it.*

![DSC_0162.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVyAd57Td8ZGf7PVLceBjGQARRCBSvkLAA1deqhy9yzZc/DSC_0162.jpg)
*As I said, Zen...*

The Lighting on the leaves and the tree trunk on the next photo was just too good not to try to capture. It was so beautiful, I wanted to just sit within and meditate upon life, ponder the universe and maybe, just maybe achieve enlightenment.

![DSC_0172.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUd2P29BdM78aYJ3W3wRi9aawk6sRz9ZTF6wGM9eeaLBS/DSC_0172.jpg)
*I just love the lighting on the leaves and the tree trunk*

# City Lights

The sun had set and dusk filled the skies. It was time to say goodbye to the city that had molded me. But not without getting some sweet, creamy bokeh of the city lights. This was the first time I was going to try this style of photography even though it was one that I admired for a while.

![DSC_0243.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT7qoHcKC4eKhSqVK2uCtnjYJeDzA5JtaQAYXgZPjLutD/DSC_0243.jpg)
*An awesome view of the city lights, this is the stylised edit of this.*

To get a good view of most of the city, I drove up one of the highest hills I could find and slapped on my 35mm f1.8 for some really creamy bokeh. I was thoroughly pleased with the results!

![DSC_0241.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbbJnkmgyfaUzuvee1cxNmnAp2HSBZs2Y77oUoZ8kzF9u/DSC_0241.jpg)

![DSC_0251.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYohqAUWFxsVFhaZS3kTNYxm8nrVfz7BkpEtfmYEvkt1B/DSC_0251.jpg)

# A Beautiful Day!

Well this brings us to the end of our cross country adventure! It was a day filled with learning, fun and appreciation of nature and a bit of nostalgia. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Feel free to leave a comment if you did, let's get a conversation going. Cheers!

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