Christmas in Georgetown
“This Christmas I’ll be celebrating in the tropical heat of Guyana. I’ve been here for nearly a year working as a speech and language therapist with the ministry of health. The Guyanese love to celebrate and people are going all out for the festive season. Currently I’m busy organising the Christmas party for all the children that attend the speech department. It’s a way of celebrating with the staff and children I work with. We’ve had a busy year carrying out school screenings and my role here has also seen me run different training for the rehabilitation staff I work with, as well as working daily in the many hospitals and rehabilitation centres around the country.
On Christmas day I’ve been invited to join a colleague’s family at their church. From there I’ll visit a residential home with other VSO volunteers where we’ll spend time ‘gaffing’ and singing with the children and elderly persons there. In the evening I’ll visit friends to join them in their festivities and will sample the local Christmas dishes of pepperpot and black-cake. Friends from home have asked will I miss home this Christmas. I’m sure I’ll fit in some skype calls on the day, but for now Guyana is my home and I’m excited to be spending this Christmas with new friends.”
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