To town we go..Georgetown that is

So your thinking about visiting the city of Georgetown in Guyana, this is what you could expect to see. 

This is a College, supported by one of the churches.  If you look close at the center above the door you'll notice a statue of a saint. 

One of many Angelican churches that exist in the city.  These buildings may appear to be in good condition but trust me they are a handyman's nightmare.  Some are in such disrepair that they can't be used for fear of collapse.

 

This is a snapshot of the downtown market. The place is packed with people during the day and then becomes a vagrants haven after hours.

This iconic clock has been broke since we've arrive.  Often times Guyana is advertised as a tourist location using this structure as a beacon of capitalism and progress but upon closer inspection you find yourself searching for the first cap going in the opposite direction.

 

Back in the day (under British rule) these buildings probably stood as proud structures filled with faithful patrons, however now they just creek in the wind, straining to stand erect in the face of neglect and apathy.

No, this is not the Magic Kingdom, it's City Hall.  This is my favorite building in GT and I can only imagine what it must have looked like in it's prime.  Again, another sad tale of wear and tear and it leaves you shedding a tear. 

And here we find ourselves standing before the High Court of Guyana.  I was at once impressed with the craftsmanship and time it must have taken to build, yet once more my eyes begin to move beyond the scroll work to the rotten planks and blatant lack of effort to keep this important facility looking it's best.  Case in point, could you enlarge the statue of Queen Elizabeth you would see that her nose has been broken off and one of her arms is missing, then to top it off someone left clothes at the base of the statue and it appears they have been there for a LONG time. 

Now our tour brings us to the one place in GT that is well-kept and gives evidence of pride, the Presidential Headquarters.  Donald Romatar is the president of Guyana and he has at least ensured that his place of dwelling is taken care of, go figure.

Granted not all of the city is crowded and buzzing with activity but you should be prepared to move quickly when needed, the traffic is to say the least controlled kious.  So, if you are planning on come to see the city settled on the coast then bring your patience but leave your high expectations for another day and antoher city.

Till next time.....Scott & Crystal