DEMERARA RIVER - VREED EN HOOP GUYANA (CITY OF EL DORADO)

ARD#32 A DRIVE ACROSS THE MIGHTY DEMERARA RIVER

[@alimyhap3033]

Great video. I was born in Vreed En Hoop, 51 years ago. I've never been back since then. This was a tremendous opportunity to see a little of my birth place! Well done my friend! Well done!

[@Joaosousa_guiana]

Spent 10 years crossing this river from The Essequibo Coast to Georgetown...Precious memories. Warmest regards from Brazil

[@prinxessblake609]

I'm not Guyanese but I just love watching your video. Keep them coming.

[@billmisir]

YOU CERTAINLY MADE MY DAY!!!!! Sad to see that the ferry boat was abandoned. I travelled on the QURIMAM FERRY FOR YEARS..... MANY YEARS TO GEYANA ORIENTAL COLLEGE IN DURBAN ST..... NOW PRESUMABLY ALL GONE.....60 yrs since I left ....have not returned from DEVON ENGLAND...... YOU DO A GREAT JOB WAKING MY MEMORIES WHICH IS STILL INTACT !!!!!!! Love what you are doing ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥃🥃🥃🥃

[@patriciahamilton111]

Thank you for showcasing our country Guyana, so appreciate your time and effort, love, love my country, regardless of who is at the helm if only we can all get along life can be so much easier, one love my Brother.

[@wilfredkoo6895]

Very good video, I am a Guyanese who has been living abroad for the past 40 years. Guyana has really changed!

[@billmisir]

Brings back the memories long forgotten. Travelling daily to Oriental College DURBAN ST. REMEMBERED THE SHOP ACROSS THE ROAD WHERE I USED TO INDULGE IN A POTOTO BALL OR DALL PURI WITH A CUT DOWN LEMONADE. That was about 1953. Thank you again for the wonderful memories.

[@seetaroopnarine3357]

Very beautiful our country keep doing a good job I love my country

[@locknathsingh8886]

Warm greetings from New York Denny. Awesome video. Love it. Thank you very much for using your precious time, labor & money into making this video. Really appreciate it. Thank you very much for sharing. God bless you Denny.

[@billmisir]

VERY GOOD VIEWS FROM THAT BOAT. I USED TO FERRY WITH THE QUERIMAN BOAT ....AGAIN NOW DEFUNCT . THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES....ALL HISTORY NOW ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@buttercroissant7066]

Don't worry about some of the people n their way of thinking buddy , you are doing a wonderful job bringing all of this beauty to us reminding us of (oh beautiful Guyana). Oh how i miss the coconut water i used to climb the tree to pick it with a long rod. Wow the memories.

[@stagg2184]

Every time i see any of ur videos ur demeaner towards people don't matter the race is always pleasant that is why i love watching ur videos...respect bro

[@billmisir]

YOUR VIDEOS ARE INSPIRATIONAL..... in the late 50”s when the QURIMAN WAS THE FERRY...... I traveled for years to Guyana ORIENTAL COLLEGE in DURBAN AS IT EXISTED THEN ST EXISTED..... GOOD MEMORIES!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ you have better days now .... BUT THOSE WERE NOT BAD DAYS. SPENT OVER 50 yrs in England.... no regrets but jealous of how Guyana has got better

[@tyzxcj34]

Beautiful country. Thanks from the US.

[@Gracetochange]

We Guyanese abroad must stop passing judgement on what Gt govt should do. We don't pay taxes to Guyana so we should appreciate what we see. I send blessings to Guyana. Thanks for the videos. Peace

[@terrykhan196]

I used to live in Vreed en Hoop.....nice to see it still exist....nice video

[@karentrotz5533]

This brought back so many good memories for me, as a child I used to make that journey across the Demerara river using the transport ferry daily to attend high school. It is incredibly sad to see how the stelling is left to rot away, if restored it could be a thing of beauty and would create a very good first impression as you approach it from Georgetown. You make me want to come home now but I will soon.

[@factscheckeddall4221]

Guyana been voted best performing Economy in terms of added growth 16 % by 2021 congrats seriously I'm trini happy to now see Guyana ripping from those oil weath and developing it's country you al are our English-speaking Caribbean South American link time to raise and shine Just hope u all can quickly resolves those political and racical difference to move forward looking forward my first visit to Guyana☺☺☺

[@keranramdayal5701]

Wow ...my haet burns when isew this video This video bring back alot of Memories... When i was younger i ues to go vreen-en-hoop Secondary school . Me an my school girl friend we use to hung out at the waterfront look at the boat pass by ..its was just a nice time...so happen things change an i Migrate to the US... But thank you to bring this video. Peace out.

[@VijaySingh-rs1dp]

I keep abreast of what's happening on the ground. Thank you Denny, very good videos,

[@VijaySingh-rs1dp]

May you have the time and will to highlight what is close to you.

[@nafzak100]

Thanks for bring this for all to see. I used to take the ferry at Vreed en Hoop to Gtown every day and back while going to school in GTown. Those were the days when we had private wooden busses like Makeba, and Prime Minister and then later the Tata buses imported from India. I was there the morning when Bruck-up run his truck filled with plantains and with no brakes down thru Makouria gangway and into the river. A sailor jumped in after him and Bruck-up ended up saving the sailor. Next day the newspaper headline read "sailor saved truck driver from drowning." Bruck-up was mad as hell.

[@rameses66]

Haha funny story Champ

[@silvanbalkaran1853]

Excellent way of showcasing guyana through videos.Encouraging to come.

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

Indeed this stelling brings back some memories. I crossed the Demerara river back in the early 80s on the MV Makouria. The ferry gangway was supposed to be taken down and be installed at Parika and Bartica since one of 'the three' Makouria class vessels ply that route. Why leave it to rust? I suggest Public Infrastructure Ministry look into this early. Who else agrees??? Great videos as usual. Keep it up.

[@bysonchi]

One of the Best You Tubers out of Guyana . Much appreciated , the videos you bring brother .

[@Bantu-King]

I really appreciate what you do for the country and guyanese like myself who have been away for so long. Vreed-en-hoop is a tolally different place from what I last saw in the 70's. Thank you!

[@chickenroti5605]

Wonderful videos. Love your positivity! Guyana is such beautiful country thanks so much for showing us how things have developed. Sending my love from TnT 🇹🇹. Hope to come over soon and look for some family and take a little lime.

[@sureshnarain5614]

I loved this,never been back home for 40 years so it was nice seeing my homeland❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarabacchus3271]

Beautiful thanks for sharing

[@neiolabryant6944]

Take a moment to watch your channel while im in grief lost my father Saturday night at the Georgetown Hospital. Thank you for your video help a lot. Nuff love to you and your family

[@ITSOURLIFEARD]

Neiola Bryant my deepest condolences to you and your family. Kindly be stronger.

[@hermonchandra4018]

Sorry about the loss of your father a hug of comfort to you stay strong love always

[@rameses66]

Hope you pulled through that difficult moment Neiola

[@sunilnaipaul7021]

I enjoy watching your videos makes me remember my days in sandy babb street kitty

[@shampersaud2763]

Hello Bruv, keep up the good work of showcasing our beautiful country Guyana. The guy has the right attitude when viewing..Some people are not familiarise with social media so they seemed apprehensive. And some of them are down right racial.I know exactly what I am talking about. I experienced racism and discrimination in Guyana .But I love everyone,so who hates me,they have a problem. I continue to shine.

[@awongutume]

Kudos to you. Keep up the excellent work. Really appreciate the time taken to showcase Guyana and all it's beauty. The various villages and towns in all the different counties or regions. Not to mention your cooking skills. In addition to the various places to eat. Above all your importance and view on life and family which I share.👍🏼 Very sad to see the deplorable state of the Vreed-en-Hoop, Georgetown ,and Stabroek Market stellings. These have been famous landmarks and memorable places which have been pivotal to people's livelihood. The government needs to set a priority for rebuilding and renovating them. Use the ferry crossing mainly for cars and optional for passengers. So an open type pontoon ferry with some passenger accommodation may be used that will enable front and back loading and unloading. Ensure berthing for launches is catered alongside for continued faster travel as at Parika.

[@THERARECYCLE]

Wow wonderful memories...also the lady talking about you getting charge for blogging..haha...so refreshing to see blogging is picking in Guyana...amazing content as usual.

[@Totally.Anonymous]

Great trip! The water looks like mauby and ginger beer.🙂✨

[@rajkumarroopnarine9796]

After so many years I didn’t see my hometown thank you

[@alexandranatashasahoye555]

Good morning Mr Denny Persaud .I see you are in the Vreeden-Hoop area .As a young girl.I took the boat to school in Brickdam.The entire steling area changed.I visited back in 2018 one of my adventures was taking the speed boat.I see some of the changes .Nice video.Amazing footage.

[@ITSOURLIFEARD]

alexandra natasha sahoye I traveled a lot in the speed boat Back in the days

[@waldensmith4796]

Great tour and adventure across the Demarrara River from Georgetown . Agree the ferry service need to be restored. Trinidad has Ferry service from Port of Spain to Tobago huge ferries that transport passengers and vehicles to and from. You showcase Guyana very well with a meaningful philosophy. Keep up the good work.

[@princesslisasweety688]

I missed those boat rides. I can't wait to come back home

[@grantgrant7939]

Man! thats a big beautiful river

[@hemsmo4068]

You're doing a fantastic job setting the records straight about the country of which I was born, brings back many memories. Ricky, who lives in queens ny is my jeweler. Moemonie is my handle.👍😎👌

[@joellavanterpool3747]

I miss my home country Guyana 🇬🇾 I love what I'm seeing ever since I leave Guyana I haven't been back I will be coming home soon, pls continue showcasing our beautiful country I will be looking out for more videos ✌️

[@vishalshiwgobin2719]

Love your video keep it up bother

[@yonettejames3979]

Thanks for showing my country

[@zeenatmustapha2240]

Beautiful video, luv it and keep educating some of ppl.

[@vishnooramdin5871]

i know back in the days of the ferry service.nice to see you guys having yoir safety jacket.we always have to prepare for the unexpected.(toronto)

[@doctorlovedoctorlove2238]

Nice Coverage. Thanks 🙏

[@stevek5264]

Hey bro I enjoyed the boat ride the last time I was there 30 years ago when I get married seen it feel like yesterday the job on brother👌👌👌👌👍

[@victorsewcharan5715]

Amazing views look at the beauty of Guyana

[@shanocandie869]

Thank you so much for doing this video of my home town Vreed en Hoop . It's a pitty that you didn't film the whole area. Hope you can do it again please visit Coglan Dam Pouderoyen.

[@reshmajagdeo8122]

Wow nice i move from there long now i always like the speed boat ride

[@reginarose7168]

My question is about Transport & Harbors**does the company still exist and what does it do now since the trains and ferries are no longer in business.. Must say **I love your interaction with other Guyanese..Again thank you for what you do on your time.. I love it..

[@ITSOURLIFEARD]

Regina Rose transport do exists they still operate from Parika to Supernaam and Essequibo islands

[@livenlearn2546]

nice video bro......... thanks for sharing

[@tevtor1656]

Good show casing Guyana my general...! Don't worry, the "suspicious camera shy" folks will get use to the world of social media changes...lol. Respect...!

[@weird1ize]

Yeah man, Its a blessing to see what Guyana has become. After 15 years me and my family will revisit again

[@sandrabahadur5418]

I used to work at Bergamo are used to travel a lot on this River

[@sandrabahadur5418]

Barama

[@Duncan20]

I remember taking a cargo ship name Kimbea from Georgetown to kumaka. Then took a speed boat from kumaka to arakaka. And still had to walk approximately 15 miles from arakaka to Matthews Ridge. That was a trip of a lifetime 🙏🏿🙏🏿.

[@diane84]

Love my country don't matter what can live there anyday... Some people never & talk about American, like they walk & pick up 💰 life is not easy anywhere in the 🌎

[@carlhewitt8820]

Tell them how much Hell it is living in New York. Guyana looks poor, but the people seem more content than us miserable Americans. I smile only when I'm sitting in front of my laptop at home or watching sports.

[@diane84]

@@carlhewitt8820 I love the Caribbean life that's why every year I spend three or four months home... All u do is work & pay bills parties even boring in America, that's why i never go

[@carlhewitt8820]

@@diane84 It's very stressful here in America, especially the big cities like New York and L.A. So much homelessness.

[@stephenbisnath8814]

Love watching your vlogs bro

[@patriciahamilton111]

It's so sad to read, my fellow Guyanese commenting, that after 40 plus years they have never returned to the place of their birth.

[@neeka247]

It is sad 😔

[@stephenbisnath8814]

one day i'm going to visit your country

[@olgacruz7342]

Yo tambien quiero visitar ese hermoso pais

[@deenkhan869]

i feel like i was on that boat ride ,, good vibes when you hear the motor

[@Sankofah]

Denny, you are correct. There are some very aggressive people out there acting in very threatening manners, who would assault so be very careful. Continue to showcase your country and God bless you.

[@ryansingh3301]

Nice video keep up the job. Can u do a video of the blue lake in Guyana

[@riadkhalid423]

Are you the Fit Rex Josh?

[@ryansingh3301]

@@riadkhalid423 what

[@yonettejames3979]

Is true we have to learn to accept what we have

[@ramfrancisuk]

Government should really use the Stelling for a Mall, Business Centre, Offices, Small workshopsm Cinema etc. It is a good sized space

[@bibikhan5325]

Vreeden-hoop really change up. I do not remember seeing this when I left in 1978.

[@ITSOURLIFEARD]

Bibi Khan a lot has changed in 40 years. Keep looking at my vids and you will definitely see the changes. Stay safe

[@WinstonArthur]

That was a nice moment at the food stand 18:27 >. I felt moved by it.

[@joycelinbenjamin1492]

Thanks for sharing very entertaining viewing from UK.

[@carlhewitt8820]

Would like to visit one day. The government needs to stop being so corrupt and use the damn oil to create jobs to help the people. Nigeria has the same problem.

[@bibikhan5325]

Not far from vreedenhoop is a place called porderoyen. I wonder if there is changes there too.

[@billmisir]

I GREW UP IN CARMICHAEL WHER I WAS BORNST NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION ..... WHERE I WAS BORN NEAR THE OLD GOVERNOR HOUSE...... IN PROMENADE GARDENS ALONG THE AVENUE ......I EXPECT NO LONGER EXIST. THE GARDEN WAS PROMINENT WITH MARIGOLDS COVERED IN SEA SHELLS....... SUCH A BEAUTIFUL HANG OUT JOINT.

[@Bibi-xn5rn]

The garden is still there.

[@natashalal3225]

That’s my old home town

[@devicakhan6590]

Yes it still have big boats going to Bartica and Supernaam

[@rookminmahadeo687]

Beautiful Guyana

[@monicabrady1034]

Thank you brother for the great videos but I always imagine East Indians opening their videos with music of Indian origin like nanny and Nana original version

[@grantgrant7939]

I this think Guyanese people love red umbrellas------------- sweet

[@bibikhan5325]

Very busy vreedenhoop.

[@ceceliamorgan5614]

Awesome

[@riadkhalid423]

Do a trip from GT to Parika please

[@shonachatoor3569]

Nice video

[@Sonturist]

They really need to bridge these rivers.

[@lorrainerobertson5367]

You paying for it

[@rajdaisawh8090]

The river already bridged.

[@enabissoondath4501]

I remember I take the boat I was scared at first but afterwards I enjoy the ride

[@kaieteurjohn8133]

London calling: Boy, that stelling looks positively dangerous. Should they not fence it off. Health and Safety needs to be on their case.

[@joedhoffer7995]

Has ever it been any accident with these boats?

[@mirzakhan8821]

I am a big fan of your channel it a shame what u expected the did not build it was time in the British days didn't you know we had train those shop was the hot spot back in the days I am originally from high Street opposite the radio station all of those place should be perserved Guyana government are one dumb I ever seen transport and habor should shame donkey city that where the used to park the horse and cart back in the day. 1800s was just horse cart the are available flim in black and white available to take U back your memory lane what used to play out in history but great respect to you and your family.

[@Jahmar592]

So much av change in a yr

[@ramonahabib3364]

Memorylane .👍

[@shonachatoor3569]

Nice river

[@terrykhan196]

I mean the stelling still exist...I send to do some fishing there..

[@sanjaypatelblog7595]

Nice video bro

[@Bantu-King]

The reason why it was called donkey city is because all the donkey and horse carts used to park and ply their trade from that location.

[@harold3254]

nice

[@lorrainerobertson5367]

I would rarely go into the market, I stayed outside, those mazes confused me.

[@elihicks8614]

um ayo what's the seed for this world? there's so many people, and ALOT of villages so if i could get the seed do i could play with my friend then that'd be great, thx

[@kaieteurjohn8133]

London calling: The market area looks so shabby, surely by now some kind of renovation should have been done by now

[@mslemon4695]

Gee, I would think twice before going in one of those boats.

[@afzalakbar9781]

It's call donkey City because that's where they donkey and horse carts use to wait for work.

[@parmramcharran5391]

Ard. Love. Love. Love. Love ❤️. Love ❤️. 👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Chris 🖤. Monrepo. 🙏🪴🦜🪴🦜

[@harry6555]

arvin charging 200 for 1 coconut it dear man

[@ITSOURLIFEARD]

Harry I know man different parts of guyana is different price

[@kaieteurjohn8133]

London calling: Hey we had hotter weather than Guyana.

[@devicakhan6590]

You can’t take people pictures without permission even here in Canada

[@ITSOURLIFEARD]

Devica Khan are you sure? Because for all I know in some parts of North Korea you cannot take pictures never new you cannot take pics in Canada.

[@devicakhan6590]

Taking people pictures without their permission no body like

[@parmramcharran5391]

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