Guyana!

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Wooohooooooo! We'll be there soon! See above for our intended destinations. A few days to explore Georgetown and figure out transportation and tours. We are very much looking forward to making our way to the sparsely populated northwestern region of Guyana near the town of Mabaruma to trace back Ben's roots. His grandfather ran the Samson family citrus plantation in these lush hills for several decades and his mother was born at the local hospital.

We're also planning on spending time in the Iwokrama rainforest, which is one of the most spectacular and productive in the world. Apparently Guyana has been making a name for itself of late as an incredible eco-tourism destination with careful management of forest resources by the local inhabitants.

Can't wait to relate our experiences once we arrive.