A theme park is all about the story and the characters in it. The inhabitants of Skallywag Bay are called Gruffles. They are a motley bunch - sixteen characters in all. Their presence is felt extensively though the park. All sixteen have their portrait on the Yardarm Swing ride, around the canopy. Captain Skallywag appears over the gate and in a statue in the center of the courtyard. Many of the Gruffle's names are on their houses, and other's likenesses are featured on signs through the park.. On hole seventeen four of the Gruffles, Dug, Scurvy, Dudley and Bucky have totems which golfers will interact with..
Magical Kraken
I'm back in Trinidad for the next week directing the crew as they work on the final concrete of the pirate themed park. As I worked today I couldn't help but notice the wonderful light of this beautiful island as it played with the features we are building. The giant sculpture of the mechanical KRAKEN was especially noticeable in the magical light. Here's two of the many great photos I grabbed today.
Atlantic City
Atlantic City reminds me a lot of Las Vegas. Although there are far fewer the lights here they are also very bright. The attraction for those who like this kind of city is the night life and the excitement of the crowds.
After three days on the east coast it is time for me to head south, back to Trinidad for the consulting on the last major construction. I hear plenty has been done since I left, less than two weeks ago. The push is to get the concrete work finished this trip and all of the ground shaping done so the landscaping can begin at last. After the cool temps of the east coast I'm ready to thaw out once again on a beautiful tropical island - even if it is a construction site!
