DIE WITH MEMORIES AND NOT DREAMS

Many people only dream of travelling to the Caribbean.

Nationals who are born and live there are called West Indians.

Islands in the Caribbean Sea southeast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Between North and South America form a massive archipelago.

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Trinidad and Tobago a dual-island Caribbean nation.

With enchanting beaches, cuisine, and cultural traditions.

Owner of Caribbean Airlines and a haven for tourism,

Many flock to Port of Spain at Carnival with enthusiasm.

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Discover the luxuriant allure of Saint Lucia‘s best.

Exclusive resorts and abundance of rainforest in the west.

Fiery passion and healing waters of its ancient volcano,

Twin peaks of Les Pitons like two lovers you may know.

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Barbados is also noted for its exotic beaches and resorts.

A place for honeymooners and lovers of national sports.

Botanical gardens and 17th-century plantation houses,

A cruise ship port and surprises your curiosity arouses.

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Further in the Eastern Caribbean lies exquisite Anguilla.

A haven for Hollywood movie stars, famous for lobster,

This island has long sandy stretches of inviting beaches.

And overlooks another lovely island within its reach.

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Saint Maarten is another one of my favourite islands.

God must have hand-painted it with his own hands.

From the air, the striking colour of the turquoise sea,

And the white sandy beaches always appeal to me.

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Curacao is a fabulous Dutch Caribbean getaway.

The floating Queen Emma Bridge will blow you away.

The beaches are tucked into coves and it’s a diving site.

Its expansive coral reefs are rich with marine life.

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I have spent vacations on these exquisite islands.

Beautiful memories with loved ones grace my photo albums.

The Caribbean is the place to go for a memorable holiday.

The time to start planning your trip for 2024 is today.

Copyright@Brenda Mohammed

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MADRID, SPAIN

We flew with Iberia airlines to Madrid from Barcelona.

Stayed in the lovely city at Hotel Senator Espana Spa.

Visited a queen’s famous palace Plaza de la Almudena.

Toured the Santa Maria La Real Cathedral before dinner.

We visited several souvenir shops to buy gifts for the family.

Took an Express train to Toledo, a town famous for Spanish jewelry.

We watched as a guy made beautiful Damascene necklaces.

Purchased a few to give as gifts to friends and relatives.

Dinner that night at Cortes Ingles was delicious and satisfying.

Next day visited the Museum of Art to view beautiful paintings.

Life-like art by renowned artists lined the walls of the Museum.

Bought copies of masterpieces for framing in our homes.

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TRAVEL MEMOIRS - TRIP TO ROME

 

                           TRIP TO ROME
 

Rome is a city with a great deal of history.

Despite its beauty, it’s full of mystery.

The colosseum, a tourist site had its gory days.

Vatican City is a unique mini-state.

 

 

In 2009 Rome was part of our travels.

Toured the Vatican Museum and sat in the Sistine Chapel.

Walked through the Gallery of Tapestries.

Feasted our eyes on Michelangelo’s masterpieces.

 

The Belvedere Courtyard and other fabulous rooms

Were filled with paintings and art. I almost swooned

When we visited St. Peter’s Basilica we saw the catacombs.

Stood in awe when we saw St. Peter’s tomb.

 

Another interesting place was the Trevi Fountain.

The Spanish Steps and our trip to another fountain.

Occupied our days until it was time to move on.

Leaving behind the city of legendary palaces and museums.

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OUR TRIP TO BERLIN, GERMANY

BERLIN - Another Great Memory

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From Dusseldorf, we flew by Air Berlin to West Berlin.

Stayed at California Hotel, comfortable and inviting.

The largest city and capital of Germany,

Berlin is an exquisite city with much history.

We toured many museums and historic sites.

Heard horrific stories of their ancestors’ plight.

The shopping was great in the fabulous stores.

Bought fashionable wear, household items, and more.

On our way to Schoenefeld airport saw parts of East Berlin,

From where our flight to Gatwick, London, was leaving.

The cab driver related stories to us about his deceased family.

Happy all is well and living in peace and harmony.

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VENICE  IN  ITALY  WAS THE SETTING FOR SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET

TREASURED MEMORIES by award-winning, multi-genre author Brenda Mohammed, is an exceptional book of poetry travel adventures, and memorable events, that will inspire and motivate every reader to achieve more in their lives.
The author writes about her travels, marriage, the birth of her children, and the many successes in the lives of her family.
The poems are all positive and motivational.
As stated by Alem Hailu of the Ethiopian Herald in a recent interview with the author, “To uplift the mood of the bedridden, whose life despair has eclipsed, and to enthuse emerging authors they could climb to an ivory tower, even dragging their last leg from a morass with perseverance, there could be no better example than the footpath of internationally-published-renowned-author-poet Brenda Mohammed.”

The background of the cover for TREASURED MEMORIES is the beautiful city of Venice in Italy, which the author visited a few years ago., and is the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet play. The cover has snippets of Rome and the Leaning Tower of Pisa that she visited too. Here is a poem on Venice which is one of the poems in the book. VENICE From Florence, we took the Eurostar to Venice in the Adriatic Sea. With no roads, travelled in a waterbus from the train station to hotel and did see. Lining the banks of the Grand Canal were gothic palaces, gardens, and bridges. After disembarking the water bus, walked to our hotel with our suitcases. The sublime capital of revelry, intrigue, and romance, had a magical atmosphere. Known as the 'City of Canals,’ it’s famous for gondola rides and carnival affairs. Helpful hotel staff booked us on a water taxi, To take us on a grand tour of the Murano Glass Factory. We saw how jewelry, chandeliers, and glass products were made. The meals in Venice are delicious and all fish-based. The ‘City of Love, was the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet play. I hope to return to Venice again some day. Copyright@Brenda Mohammed

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