Make sure you sample a Brazilian. Also, there is a good Hotel at Happy Acres, safe and clean.

Make sure you visit the Umana Yana, a thatched hut shaped like an Egyptian Pyramid.  

VishMahabir posted:

Planning a trip to Guyana after many years for a visit in April. I am going with a friend and, I know its a big country, but unfortunately I will only be in Georgetown.  But planning a bigger trip next year. 

Any suggestions for what I can do or where to go to learn about the culture, politics, social life etc of the country while I am there?

I am concerned about safety, of course.

 

in april you will have the rodeo and the bartica regatta also horse racing try going to creeks up the highway for a swim hacks still have a good local food and reasonable 

Go to Promenade gardens

Riff posted:

Go to Promenade gardens

And PISS on the DAAG Grave!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nehru posted:

Riff posted:

Go to Promenade gardens

And PISS on the DAAG Grave!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boy, what do you put in your coffee? I want some.  

Nehru posted:

Riff posted:

Go to Promenade gardens

And PISS on the DAAG Grave!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Daag you're referring to is not in the Promenade Gardens. The Promenade Gardens is between Middle and Newmarket Streets. Burnham is buried in the Botanical Gardens.

I stand corrected Mars, thank you. And thank you for knowing the DAAG.  Vish would have ended up pissing in the wrong spot;

Nehru posted:

Riff posted:

Go to Promenade gardens

And PISS on the DAAG Grave!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eh-eh Nehru, perhaps you need to get reacquainted with the place.

VishMahabir posted:

Planning a trip to Guyana after many years for a visit in April. I am going with a friend and, I know its a big country, but unfortunately I will only be in Georgetown.  But planning a bigger trip next year. 

Any suggestions for what I can do or where to go to learn about the culture, politics, social life etc of the country while I am there?

I am concerned about safety, of course.

 

Don't wear any expensive watch or jewelry and try not to walk on the streets after dark. Taxis are cheap to get around Georgetown US$2.50. Use them. Always be aware of your surroundings and be careful when buying stuff and taking money out of your pockets. Scotia Bank on Robb Street has an ATM to withdraw money from a foreign bank account. Not all banks have a connection to international accounts. Pegasus Poolside on Saturday nights have a nice crowd. Relaxing atmosphere. If you want a more club like atmosphere, go to Palm Court. Seeta's Bar on Station Street Kitty if you want cheaper beer. Strip club is Rio and a host of others with the best Latinas in town. Rio's is built on a property where my father had a business place many years ago. Botanical gardens on Sunday afternoon. You can go to the Seven Ponds and piss on Burnham's grave for Nehru and a few other folks. Pandama Winery on the Linden Highway. They have a winery and a creek. Splashmin's Creek if you want to be among a more boisterous crowd. Chinese restaurants galore. Posh one at Providence, New Thriving. Kamboat on Albert Street, mid level and tasty food. Take away, The Hilton in Campbellville. The Brazilian restaurant on Alexander Street by Bourda Market, good food. Shanta's on Camp and New Market, food still decent. The next block up from Shanta's on Thomas and Newmarket Street has better pouri. Around the corner from Shanta's on Newmarket Street is a place called Maggie's. Decent food and good pastries. My friend used to own that property long ago. Around the corner is the Promenade Gardens where Riff is sending you. Walk down the block and visit the President and Dr. Nagamootoo on Main Street. 

Next time you go, head out of town. Lethem and all of the Rupunini is great. Go to Manari Ranch and tell them I sent you.

Vish, make sure you bow to the feet of the GREAT MAHATMA when you visit there.

Demerara_Guy posted:

Nehru posted:

Riff posted:

Go to Promenade gardens

And PISS on the DAAG Grave!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eh-eh Nehru, perhaps you need to get reacquainted with the place.

What I gun tell you, the time i read Gardens the DAAG came to mind. 0;

VishMahabir posted:

Planning a trip to Guyana after many years for a visit in April. I am going with a friend and, I know its a big country, but unfortunately I will only be in Georgetown.  But planning a bigger trip next year. 

Any suggestions for what I can do or where to go to learn about the culture, politics, social life etc of the country while I am there?

I am concerned about safety, of course.

 

I will give it to you straight up. Think of it as going to Mars on a one-way trip. No one dare come to me and say that I am insensitive.  He asked for suggestions and he gets my opinion. 

Mars posted:

VishMahabir posted:

Planning a trip to Guyana after many years for a visit in April. I am going with a friend and, I know its a big country, but unfortunately I will only be in Georgetown.  But planning a bigger trip next year. 

Any suggestions for what I can do or where to go to learn about the culture, politics, social life etc of the country while I am there?

I am concerned about safety, of course.

 

Don't wear any expensive watch or jewelry and try not to walk on the streets after dark. Taxis are cheap to get around Georgetown US$2.50. Use them. Always be aware of your surroundings and be careful when buying stuff and taking money out of your pockets. Scotia Bank on Robb Street has an ATM to withdraw money from a foreign bank account. Not all banks have a connection to international accounts. Pegasus Poolside on Saturday nights have a nice crowd. Relaxing atmosphere. If you want a more club like atmosphere, go to Palm Court. Seeta's Bar on Station Street Kitty if you want cheaper beer. Strip club is Rio and a host of others with the best Latinas in town. Rio's is built on a property where my father had a business place many years ago. Botanical gardens on Sunday afternoon. You can go to the Seven Ponds and piss on Burnham's grave for Nehru and a few other folks. Pandama Winery on the Linden Highway. They have a winery and a creek. Splashmin's Creek if you want to be among a more boisterous crowd. Chinese restaurants galore. Posh one at Providence, New Thriving. Kamboat on Albert Street, mid level and tasty food. Take away, The Hilton in Campbellville. The Brazilian restaurant on Alexander Street by Bourda Market, good food. Shanta's on Camp and New Market, food still decent. The next block up from Shanta's on Thomas and Newmarket Street has better pouri. Around the corner from Shanta's on Newmarket Street is a place called Maggie's. Decent food and good pastries. My friend used to own that property long ago. Around the corner is the Promenade Gardens where Riff is sending you. Walk down the block and visit the President and Dr. Nagamootoo on Main Street. 

Next time you go, head out of town. Lethem and all of the Rupunini is great. Go to Manari Ranch and tell them I sent you.

Thanks Mars.

How do I recognize a safe taxi if I am travelling at night.

Thanks everyone....this was very helpful!

VishMahabir posted:

 

Thanks Mars.

How do I recognize a safe taxi if I am travelling at night.

Vish, you can call a taxi service and they will come for you. It's actually cheaper when you call a taxi than if you hail one on the street. Use a recognized company. The biggest one is probably Cyril's and the number is 227-2900 or 226-6300. They have cars all over GT on the road and the dispatcher will send a car to you within a few minutes as the city is small.

Mars posted:

VishMahabir posted:

 

Thanks Mars.

How do I recognize a safe taxi if I am travelling at night.

Vish, you can call a taxi service and they will come for you. It's actually cheaper when you call a taxi than if you hail one on the street. Use a recognized company. The biggest one is probably Cyril's and the number is 227-2900 or 226-6300. They have cars all over GT on the road and the dispatcher will send a car to you within a few minutes as the city is small.

THANKS!