Having just filled up on a gluten-free, sea-moss drink that was great value for money, Poppa and I stopped for a doubles at the doubles vendors at Independence Square. I was still full from the sea-moss so I bought 3 doubles to go, no pepper, not even slight, and some tamarind sauce. I didn't even ask for mango but they have dat too!
Doubles can be gluten-free if they are made from chick pea flour alone, but many are a mix of wheat and chick pea flour. It takes really good and you might not notice the gluten if you have a mild gluten sensitivity. (If you have a serious allergy you may need a doubles maker who can make a special batch of chickpea flour only).
It was a busy Friday in Port-of-Spain and everyone was about getting last minute things before de Carnival weekend start. Walking about downtown on crowded streets full of people and traffic and the Carnival spirit was real nice.
Steelpans on trucks were playing in the street adding to the festive air. For me a prelude to Panorama on Saturday night at D'Savannah. Steelpan was at its best at Panorama Saturday night. My favourites were Despers (Desperadoes) and All Stars and All Stars won! The bands are more than 100 people and pans strong. Carrying and evolving a tradition of steelpan greatness.
Each band came on the stage with twice as many supports as players. They are needed to push the pans on the stage. Once the pans were in place the supporters stayed to the side until they were needed again. Despers had the best presentation with their pans making an old-fashioned house complete with filligree wood trim and everyone dressed in red and white and hats plus old-time dancers. Beautiful!
Sunday night is Dimache Gras. More beauty.
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