Cold Coconuts stall, Trinidad, West Indies
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Cold Coconuts stall, Trinidad, West Indies
Cold Coconut stall on a beach in Trinidad, West Indies.
circa 1969
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Media ID 14394683
© The Japics Historic Photography Collection/Mary Evans
1969 Caribbean Coconut Coconuts Cold Indies Refreshments Roof Stall Trinidad Tropical
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the idyllic shores of Trinidad, West Indies, in the late 1960s, as depicted in this evocative photograph from The Japics Historic Photography Collection. The image captures the simple pleasure of savoring a refreshing Cold Coconut on a sun-soaked Caribbean beach. The stall, with its thatched grass roof and rustic wooden counter, is a quintessential representation of the island's tropical charm. The vendor, dressed in a white shirt and shorts, expertly cracks open a fresh coconut with a machete, revealing the cool, sweet water within. A line of eager customers waits patiently, their eyes fixed on the prize, as they bask in the warm sun and the gentle lull of the waves crashing on the shore. Cold Coconuts were a popular refreshment among locals and tourists alike, offering a welcome respite from the heat and humidity of the tropical climate. The coconut water, rich in electrolytes and natural sugars, provided a refreshing and hydrating drink, while the tender coconut meat could be scooped out with a spoon for a delicious snack. This photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, transporting us to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of nature were enough to bring joy and relaxation. The Cold Coconut stall on the beach in Trinidad, West Indies, remains a cherished memory of the Caribbean's rich cultural heritage and the beauty of its natural surroundings.
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