It’s been a busy few weeks as I’ve finally had the chance to get out of Georgetown. Although that means that it’s been a while since my last update, I have lots to share in the coming days!
I was out of town for the Hindu holiday of Phagwah on March 27th, but I did return in time to join the celebrations on Easter Monday. And how do you celebrate Easter in Guyana? By flying a kite! Families pack picnics and head to the parks or sea wall where the skies are filled with colour as children (and adults) try to raise their kites higher and higher.
The sea wall in Georgetown is literally a wall that is meant to hold back the high tide, as the city sits several feet below sea level. It is not a pretty part of town, since the water is more brown than blue and the beach is covered in garbage, but on Easter it all transforms. You can walk on top of the wall and admire the kites or walk beside it and tempt yourself with the amazing smells coming from the grills and booths where vendors sell everything from fried rice to ice cream. You can even jump on a trampoline, as there were several set up along the sea wall being enjoyed by the children.
But do beware! Kite flying is not a spectator sport and the unwary can easily find themselves tangled in kite lines or hit on the back of the head by a free-falling kite. That definitely didn’t happen to me… :S
Walking on the seawall
Can’t forget the ice cream!
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