Georgetown, Guyana

Arrived in Georgetown after a bit of intrigue and mystery had our flight re-directed away from Trinidad. We woke up to the captain's voice over the intercom around 4am saying that the runway in Trinidad was under construction and therefore we would be landing in Barbados to refuel and wait it out. Interesting construction schedules on the Islands! On the plus side, we did get to see the sun rise from the tarmac in Barbados.

Finally made it in to Georgetown and got installed in our cozy little suite. All of the amenities and none of the comforts you might say.

Our hostel is overtop of Jerry's restaurant and bar which I'm told goes all night Caribbean style partying. Hopefully we'll be gently rocked to sleep by the breeze and the beats.






Despite a serious lack of sleep last night, we've been very efficient in setting about our Guyanese adventures. Tomorrow morning we'll be picked up at 6am for the 6 hour journey into the deep rainforest to spend 4 days and 3 nights in the protected Iwokrama area. Sunday we fly out to Kaiteur falls and Monday we fly out to Mabaruma to set about the chase for the family Citrus plantation. We're hoping to arrange a series of boats and overland transport for the trip back from Mabaruma to Georgetown.

What can we say about Georgetown so far? Delicious food! We've had split pea cook-up rice with jerk pork and roti and also snapper curry with dahl. Favourites indeed. We've also been searching out the best pepperpot restaurant in the city and the best morning fruit stand. More to come once we try them.

Until we get back from Iwokrama on Friday afternoon, enjoy some pics from Georgetown.

Cheers,
B&P