Mount Roraima is the highest of the Pakaraima mountain range. This table top mountain also serves as the triple border point between Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil. It is one of the oldest geographical formations on Earth, dating back over two billion years.
Pepperpot is a Guyanese favourite and one of the national dishes. It is very popular at Christmas and takes several hours to prepare. It has its origin with the indigenous people of Guyana – the Amerindians. #guyanesecuisine#guyanafood#pepperpot Photo credit: Heidi’s Bridge
Chowmein is a favorite of many Guyanese that was introduced to the country by Chinese indentured labourers. It is prepared by stir-frying Chinese noodles with various spices, meat and vegetables. #guyanesecuisine#guyanafood#chowmein
Chicken curry is probably the most popular dish in Guyana. Despite it's origin in India, it is a local favorite among all ethnic groups. It is usually prepared with a combination of spices including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger. #guyanacuisine#chickencurry
The jaguarundi (puma yagouaroundi) is a small wild cat native to southern North America and South America. It is a secretive, generalist predator, and smaller than the ocelot. It has a long body, small rounded ears, small head, honey-brown eyes and uniform fur. #guyanawildlife
May the spirit of this Sunday,
The wonders of this season,
And the beauty of springtime,
Fill your heart with joy,
And your life with love.
Have a beautiful Palm Sunday.
The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is is the largest and most powerful raptor found in the rainforest, and among the largest extant species of eagles in the world. It usually inhabits the canopy layer of tropical lowland rainforests. #guyanawildlife#harpyeagle
The red-and-green macaw (ara chloropterus), also known as the green-winged macaw, is a large, mostly-red macaw with green greater and median wing-coverts. These macaws, usually seen in pairs or small groups, are found in Guyana and other parts of South America. #guyanawildlife
The puma (also called cougar, panther, mountain lion and red tiger) is the second largest cat in the Americas after the Jaguar. It is secretive and largely solitary by nature. #guyanawildlife
The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a small wild cat native to Guyana and other parts of the Americas. This medium-sized cat is characterized by solid black spots and streaks on its coat, round ears, and white neck and undersides. #guyanawildlife#ocelot
The toco toucan (Ramphastos toco), also known as the common toucan, giant toucan or simply toucan, is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. They can be found in Guyana and other parts of South America. #guyanawildlife#toucan
World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. This year’s theme, ‘Water and Climate Change’, explores how water and climate change are inextricably linked.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests.