We made it safely to Suriname! Our Insel Air flights were uneventful, on time, and arrived just before midnight. We were graciously welcomed into our host families and promptly prepared for our first full day in Paramaribo!
Today we dove right into the GSE program with vocational visits. Suriya had an amazing experience visiting with the only youth prosecutor in all of Suriname and getting a tour of a courtroom. Kendra was able to job shadow a Remax Realtor and showed a few properties that were available for rent. Sara was able to experience learning about environmental regulation in Suriname. Our fearless Team Leader, Bob, was able to delve into the world of construction and visit some job sites.
This evening we did a walking tour of the historical downtown Paramaribo. We heard plenty of stories on the history of Suriname, saw the oldest wooden structure in the Western Hemisphere, (a catholic church) & witnessed a peaceful demonstration by the youth of Paramaribo regarding eliminating racism.
So far we are having a wonderful time and have already learned a lot. Tomorrow we venture into the interior of Suriname for an adventure filled day!
Our Layover in Curacao!
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