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Originally a Dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 Guyana had become a British possession. The abolition of slavery led to black settlement of urban areas and the importation of indentured servants from India to work the sugar plantations. This e... [read more]
Originally a Dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 Guyana had become a British possession. The abolition of slavery led to black settlement of urban areas and the importation of indentured servants from India to work the sugar plantations. This e... [read more] Blog: A ride to remember
Date: August 29th 2007
Happy Birthday Greetings to:
Opa - 93 years (August 23)
Pops - 59 years (August 29)
Panic - 1 year (August 29)
The Parika Ferry Stelling was crowded with people and vehicles and fruits. Built with massive greenheart (one of the most durable hardwoods and a native of Guyana's forests) piles, logs and slabs, the dock was the major 'terminal' for trans ... read more
Date: August 29th 2007
Happy Birthday Greetings to:
Opa - 93 years (August 23)
Pops - 59 years (August 29)
Panic - 1 year (August 29)
The Parika Ferry Stelling was crowded with people and vehicles and fruits. Built with massive greenheart (one of the most durable hardwoods and a native of Guyana's forests) piles, logs and slabs, the dock was the major 'terminal' for trans ... read more
