Monday the 23th of February is the national holiday of
Republic Day, commonly known as “Mash.” Mashramani, an Amerindian word for “celebration
after hard work,” celebrates Guyana becoming a Republic and the celebrations
are similar to Carnival in most countries in the region.
After a day in town watching the parades, I’ll be heading
out on a trip lasting just shy of three weeks. I’ll be going to Suriname,
French Guiana, and Brazil. Coming with me will be three friends that I haven’t
traveled with in quite some time: Me, Myself, and I. The four of us will be
doing a bit of Couchsurfing and strolling through each of the countries on a
loose itinerary. I’m not sure what my internet access will be like, but if I
have the chance I’ll try and post short blog posts updating where I am and what
I’ve been up to. I’m getting really excited for this backpacking adventure, and
can’t wait to take some great pictures and make some good stories for later.
I’ll finish my trip the day before my COS (Close Of Service)
conference, also St. Patrick’s Day! This conference goes over all of the
logistics involved with ending my service in Guyana, what to expect in the
coming months, and transitioning home. I can’t believe my time here is drying
up, it feels like I just stepped off the plane in the pouring rain.
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