Guyana

we had a ball we went to carnval and party we went to the beach and went boating then we water falls

My family and I lived in Leonora, West Coast Dem for 10 months in the early ‘90s. Although we had lived in a number of countries before moving there, this was our first time in a country that was not predominantly Christian. Our neighbors on one side were Hindu and on the other, Muslim. Seeing these two religions peacefully coexisting, both practiced by good people has allowed me to see the beauty and truth in all eligions. It has also made it impossible for me to accept the stereotypes that are so commonly tossed around these days.

I was borned and raised in Wakapoa, Guyana. I am an Amerindian and my name is Colleen and my mother(Stella James) is of the Warau tribe and my father(Adrian James) of the Arawak tribe. We live up the Koria creek just a few miles from St Lucian MIssion. You may know that there are nine tribes of Amerindians in Guyana: Arawak, Carib, Warau, Patamona, Wapishiana, Makushi, Wai-Wai, Akawaio and Arekuna.
Food is mostly cassava and fish; Fishing and hunting and farming still exist here although the younger ones are leaving their homes to work with miners and loggers in different regions in Guyana.
If you are starting from Georgetown and would like to travel to Wakapoa, then the normal route would be to travel to Parika by road. Then you will ferry over the mighty Essequibo river (third largest river in the world) to Supenaam. A minibus or car will take you from here to Charity. From here a boat will get you in Wakapoa in about 1 and 1/2 hours. You will travel north in the Pomeroon river to the Wakapoa creek thence up this creek to the Koria creek. There are rough accommodations at various places. Check with local authorities and the mission captain for more information. Make sure you get appropriate shots as this region may have malaria. Good luck!!

i waz born in guyana!! n i lived there for five years. then i moved to the u.s. i visited there twice and itz beautiful.

was born in GT

Visiting any new place with a different culture is always life changing, but going deep into the jungle( to Kwebanna) 8-10 hours by boat, no running water, electricity, bathrooms, beds ….it becomes a different world.

I lived in Georgetown for a few months when I was in high school. It is definitely a tough experience when you are that age: it was very different from what you’re normally used to in Venezuela (where I lived before and after).

I am moving to Suriname so I am sure I am going to Pop over to Georgetown occasionally… We will see

I’ve lived in Guyana for 7 years (1994-2001) and I still go back occasionally (my parents still work and live there). Was there in Jan, 2006.

Great place. You’ll love the rivers and the intermediate savannahs.

When you go to other countries.And you see other food and they dont look good then try it out.I always say dont judge a book by its cover!