Enterprise, Guyana
A Certain Level
I hadn’t had a real chance to walk along
the sea wall; the wall which keeps ocean water from flooding in. Guyana is a country that is below sea level,
like the Netherlands and about thirty more nations. The canals were built by the Dutch when they
settled here in the 1600’s.
Walking, today, entailed moving on and off
of canal streets, which are part of a grid system in the Georgetown area. Today’s padayatra
took us through the actual village of Enterprise. Sounds like the name of a spaceship.
Unlike the Star Trek “Enterprise,” our
moving along was not a smooth sail through outer space. Our cast, including the chanters and walkers
who accompanied, had more than speed bumps to contend with. Some of the roadways on the grid really need
to be leveled off. Potholes are quite
substantial on some streets. Maneuvering
the cart and ourselves around these craters was necessary.
Even on Friday the 13th, you’ve
got to find your way around hurdles. The
biggest hurdle is the Kali Yuga itself, an age of confusion and darkness. You do see elements of some base qualities in
Guyana. There are the opulent homes,
while some are rather dilapidated.
Again, the people are really sweet in their
receptivity. Smiles and waves really make
the day. I don’t know if there are that
many places on the planet which respond en
masse so favourably, to a procession coming down their residential road.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
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