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Georgetown, Guyana (March 2013)

Georgetown is the capital of Guyana. You get the feeling of a bygone era from its British colonial past, and that it has seen better days since the paint is peeling off the formerly beautiful St. George's Cathedral and the City Hall, which are in disrepair. It is not safe to walk through the Botanical Gardens, which is sparse in exotic plants but not lacking in litter. Despite these negatives, there is a lot of life and kinetic energy in Georgetown, especially in the hustling and bustling Stabroek Market. The city has a distinctive Caribbean feel with good places to eat out and a hopping nightlife. Mostly, Georgetown is a where everyone starts out as a launching pad to see the beautiful eco-tourist wonders of a country that is endowed with magnificent rainforests, waterfalls, birds and wildlife.
Georgetown, Guyana cover page.
Georgetown, Guyana cover page.		 Map of Guyana with the star indicating Georgetown.
Map of Guyana with the star indicating Georgetown.		 View of the famous Stabroek Market.
View of the famous Stabroek Market.		 It is the biggest and busiest market in Georgetown.
It is the biggest and busiest market in Georgetown.
Stabroek Market clock tower. The current structure was built by the Edgemoor Iron Company of Delaware, from 1880-1881.
Stabroek Market clock tower. The current structure was built by the Edgemoor Iron Company of Delaware, from 1880-1881. 		Interior view of the Stabroek Market.
Interior view of the Stabroek Market.		 A jewelry shop in the market.
A jewelry shop in the market.		 The hustle and bustle of outdoor shoppers at the Stabroek Market.
The hustle and bustle of outdoor shoppers at the Stabroek Market.
Some of the many outdoor shops.
Some of the many outdoor shops.		 Umbrellas to protect a fruit stand from the intense Guyana sun.
Umbrellas to protect a fruit stand from the intense Guyana sun.		 A vendor hauling a cart of bananas.
A vendor hauling a cart of bananas.		 More shops along a side street next to the Stabroek Market.
More shops along a side street next to the Stabroek Market.
The street was filled with many types of shops.
The street was filled with many types of shops.		 A vegetable stand selling local produce.
A vegetable stand selling local produce.		 More buildings and shops and shoppers nearby the Stabroek Market.
More buildings and shops and shoppers nearby the Stabroek Market.		 My next stop in Georgetown was to the Hibiscus Craft Plaza.
My next stop in Georgetown was to the Hibiscus Craft Plaza.
Many local artisans sell their crafts there.
Many local artisans sell their crafts there.		 Next to the craft market is the Spicy Dish. I decided not to eat there!
Next to the craft market is the Spicy Dish. I decided not to eat there!		 View of the the Hibiscus Craft Plaza from the Guyana National Museum, which is across the street.
View of the the Hibiscus Craft Plaza from the Guyana National Museum, which is across the street. 		Entrance to the Guyana National Museum. It was established in 1868.
Entrance to the Guyana National Museum. It was established in 1868.
It is a rather old-fashioned museum where you can see giant sloths, maps of Guyana and taxidermy animals.
It is a rather old-fashioned museum where you can see giant sloths, maps of Guyana and taxidermy animals.		 An interesting and colorful outdoor mural in Georgetown.
An interesting and colorful outdoor mural in Georgetown. 		View of the National Library of Guyana in downtown Georgetown.
View of the National Library of Guyana in downtown Georgetown.		 A sign describing the history of the National Library.
A sign describing the history of the National Library.
Close-up of the library entrance.
Close-up of the library entrance.		 Stairs inside the library.
Stairs inside the library.		 The top floor of the National Library.
The top floor of the National Library.		 The ground floor of the National Library.
The ground floor of the National Library.
St. George's Cathedral in Georgetown, which was completed in 1892.
St. George's Cathedral in Georgetown, which was completed in 1892.		 A sign describing the history of St. George's Cathedral.
A sign describing the history of St. George's Cathedral.		 Side-view and entrance of St. George's Cathedral.
Side-view and entrance of St. George's Cathedral.		 The City Hall building, which is next to St. George's Cathedral on Avenue of the Republic.
The City Hall building, which is next to St. George's Cathedral on Avenue of the Republic.
A sign describing the history of the City Hall.
A sign describing the history of the City Hall.		 Close-up of the turret of the City Hall. The building was in need of a new paint job.
Close-up of the turret of the City Hall. The building was in need of a new paint job.		 View of the City Engineer's Department building in Georgetown on Avenue of the Republic with a monument in front of it.
View of the City Engineer's Department building in Georgetown on Avenue of the Republic with a monument in front of it.		 Close-up of the City Engineer's Department building.
Close-up of the City Engineer's Department building.
There was a tractor in front of the building.
There was a tractor in front of the building.		 Also, on Avenue of the Republic, is the Supreme Court of Judicature.
Also, on Avenue of the Republic, is the Supreme Court of Judicature. 		Statue of Queen Victoria in front of the Supreme Court.
Statue of Queen Victoria in front of the Supreme Court.		 Close-up of Queen Victoria. For over 200 years, Guyana was once a British colony, until it achieved independence in 1966.
Close-up of Queen Victoria. For over 200 years, Guyana was once a British colony, until it achieved independence in 1966.
View of the Georgetown Magistrate Courts, which are also on Avenue of the Republic.
View of the Georgetown Magistrate Courts, which are also on Avenue of the Republic.		 St. Andrew's Kirk Presbyterian Church in Georgetown.
St. Andrew's Kirk Presbyterian Church in Georgetown.		 Side-view of of St. Andrew's Kirk Presbyterian Church.
Side-view of of St. Andrew's Kirk Presbyterian Church.		 A sign describing the history of St. Andrew's Kirk Presbyterian Church.
A sign describing the history of St. Andrew's Kirk Presbyterian Church.
The Public Buildings, also known as the Parliament Building in Georgetown.
The Public Buildings, also known as the Parliament Building in Georgetown.		 Close-up of the Public Buildings (Parliament Building).
Close-up of the Public Buildings (Parliament Building).		 A cannon on display in front of it.
A cannon on display in front of it.		 A sign describing the history of the Public Buildings.
A sign describing the history of the Public Buildings.
A British Morris Minor 1000 from the early 1950's that was parked in Georgetown.
A British Morris Minor 1000 from the early 1950's that was parked in Georgetown.		 Interior of the Morris Minor. It was an economy car that debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, on September 20, 1948.
Interior of the Morris Minor. It was an economy car that debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, on September 20, 1948.		 Rear-view of the Morris Minor. More than 1.6 million were manufactured between 1948 and 1972.
Rear-view of the Morris Minor. More than 1.6 million were manufactured between 1948 and 1972.		 Side-view of he Morris Minor. It was in excellent condition.
Side-view of he Morris Minor. It was in excellent condition.
Entrance to the Guyana Botanical Gardens in Georgetown.
Entrance to the Guyana Botanical Gardens in Georgetown.		 Next to the botanical gardens is the Guyana Zoo.
Next to the botanical gardens is the Guyana Zoo.		 The Jenman Educational Center at the botanical gardens, was named after George Samuel Jenman (1845-1902), a British botanist.
The Jenman Educational Center at the botanical gardens, was named after George Samuel Jenman (1845-1902), a British botanist.		 Hibiscus plant at the botanical gardens.
Hibiscus plant at the botanical gardens.
Close-up of the hibiscus flowers.
Close-up of the hibiscus flowers.		 Another variety of hibiscus plant.
Another variety of hibiscus plant.		 Other tropical plants at the gardens.
Other tropical plants at the gardens.		 Close-up of the orange and yellow flowers.
Close-up of the orange and yellow flowers.
View of the botanical gardens. There was a lot of litter there, and it was not safe to walk around.
View of the botanical gardens. There was a lot of litter there, and it was not safe to walk around.		 Interesting roofed structure at the gardens.
Interesting roofed structure at the gardens.		 Pond with lily pads and a lot of algae. The roofed structure is in the background.
Pond with lily pads and a lot of algae. The roofed structure is in the background.		 Bridge crossing over the pond. Litter was floating in the pond.
Bridge crossing over the pond. Litter was floating in the pond.
A Hybrid Macaw at the Guyana Zoo.
A Hybrid Macaw at the Guyana Zoo.		 A sign describing the Hybrid Macaw.
A sign describing the Hybrid Macaw.		 Some Blue and Gold (or Blue and Yellow) Macaws at the zoo.
Some Blue and Gold (or Blue and Yellow) Macaws at the zoo.		 A sign describing the Blue and Gold (or Blue and Yellow) Macaw.
A sign describing the Blue and Gold (or Blue and Yellow) Macaw.
A white (stork-like) bird at the Guyana Zoo.
A white (stork-like) bird at the Guyana Zoo.		 A black (crow-like) bird at the Guyana Zoo.
A black (crow-like) bird at the Guyana Zoo.		 Castellani House National Art Gallery in Georgetown.
Castellani House National Art Gallery in Georgetown.		 Close-up of Castellani House. I bought a carved wooden sculpture there.
Close-up of Castellani House. I bought a carved wooden sculpture there.
The 1768 Monument in Georgetown, which represents the 1763 revolt of African slaves.
The 1768 Monument in Georgetown, which represents the 1763 revolt of African slaves.		 Close-up of the monument. It symbolizes the struggle of the Guyanese People.
Close-up of the monument. It symbolizes the struggle of the Guyanese People.		 View of the bottom portion of the monument.
View of the bottom portion of the monument.		 A sign describing the history of the 1768 Monument.
A sign describing the history of the 1768 Monument.

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