Welcome and thanks for checking out my blog!
This blog will be filled with things I have learned about Guyana and my personal experiences here.
Guyana varies a lot by region – so my story may not be everyone’s – but I will try to share anything interesting that I learn from my fellow volunteers in other regions as well.
I hope you enjoy your visit and come back soon!
One of the most challenging and most fulfilling things about volunteering with the Peace Corps is the freedom to work within the community in a variety of ways, most of which are not set ahead of time. As Community Health Promoters most of us are stationed out of Health Centers (a few volunteers are assigned … More Health and Family Life Education (HFLE)
May 26th was National Independence Day in Guyana. They celebrated 51 years since becoming independent of the UK. I thought it would be nice to share with y’all how Independence Day is celebrated around the country. Which is why it took a couple of days to post, I’ve been trying to collect photos/experiences from other … More Happy Guyanese Independence Day (May 26th)
I gave you a brief introduction to the various foods in Guyana in my previous food post and have talked about foods that are difficult or expensive to get in other posts. Per a friend’s request I figured I should do a more in-depth/specific look at the food in Guyana. Pepper-pot Pepper-pot is the most … More The Food in Guyana
