August Contrasts
Where do I start? This August is certainly different than last August. This time last year I was scheduling the most mundane tasks for the sake of looking like I had something to do. I have just completed mid-service training and now look at finishing some projects before I leave next summer. I know the time will go quickly. Emancipation Day is celebrated August 1 in Guyana. This year, Sandvoort Village had a week-long celebration that started with no less than the President of Guyana making an appearance on August 1 right at the Community Centre (upstairs at the Health Centre). I was asked to give a short talk during the ceremony and addressed a packed house JUST BEFORE His Excellency, David Granger gave a nice speech. I have my speech added at the bottom of this blog entry. The night our training finished, I was on a plane headed out to meet my sisters for a MILESTONE CRUISE. Well, that’s what WE called it. All three of them had or will have soon a mil