Randomness

Hello world,
I did have a blog of some length to post, but I am not able to open on the flash drive at internet cafe.  As I have learned to say, "Nothing is easy in Guyana."
SO....I will post some photos that I had intended to add to the blog.  Enjoy!

This is Sunday ZUMBA!


Sports Day at Sandvoort Primary.  These are students in a sack race. 
 This is Miss Miriam in her cute hat.


In my spare time, I made a net to hold stuffed animals in the school library.
Finally, the beauty of Guyana.  Truely, it could be if not for the garbage that is constantly left and thrown anywhere at any time. This is the national flower, Victoria Water Lilly.



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