Sport's Day At Guyana’s National Park🇬🇾

[@LIME--]

That's not why it's called West Indies Pojo 😅. Christopher Columbus was trying to set sail to India (GOA to be exact) and instead he accidentally travelled to the western part of the world and landed in the caribbean so they called it West Indies/West Indians . The Caribbean has a cricket team made up of different countries called the West Indies cricket team . they include Jamaica , T&T , Guyana , Dominica , ST Vincent , Grenada etc etc . The British brought the Indians which were way after the Spanish colonial days in Trinidad and other islands around. Technically there are 4 West Indies groups but only the English islands stuck to the name . At one point it was considered the British West Indies , dutch West Indies , spanish west Indies and the French West Indies. Today it's mainly referred to as the CARIBBEAN but some also say West Indies specifically as there is the cricket team around representing the region. Big up Pojo

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

haha I was about to take that part out but I was like EFF it haha thanks for the history lesson, respect

[@LIME--]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker 🤣👊

[@cosmicwisdom999]

Columbus also saw the indigenous people of the Caribbean( Taino, Arawak, Caribs), who I guessed to him looked like East Indians, so he name the Caribbean West Indies. Also, the East Indians came to the Caribbean as indentured servants, not slaves because they were trying to abolish slavery. The East Indians got paid a little money for their work, but they couldn't manage the work like African slaves, so slavery didn't end at that point in time...

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@cosmicwisdom999 so then the Indians became slaves it sounds like

[@xoxogossipgirl133]

Basically. Worked in horrible conditions and abused bot like the africans but was Basically fooled. ​@PoJoTheBackPacker

[@IanB28]

Good job bro… I hope you have a great experience and meet the real nice people in Guyana!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Appreciate the support!

[@noussiej]

Definitely go to Suriname next. It makes the most sense. Go by car or take a flight (it’s a 1 hour flight for less than $ 200). It’s not super cheap here but the nature is beautiful and the people are friendly. The food is amazing and it’s fairly easy to go to the interior. We also have a great cultural diversity and strong history.

[@Desiree-kg7pw]

I’m a Guyanese living in the US and I have subscribed to your channel 🇬🇾🇺🇸

[@jewelmercurius7054]

New subscriber.. thanks for showcasing my country in a positive light.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much!

[@Anthony-tb3yk]

A like and a new subscriber..thank u for coming to Guyana I hope u have enjoying ur experience in the country 🇬🇾

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@viviennecampbell2084]

Thanks for the tour of our beautiful Caribbean 😍 🤩 ❤❤our cousins really are family members ❤️ 😊 😀

[@theevanpyle]

Keep the videos coming! Love it !

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@theevanpyle thank you for the support

[@AlwaysJolly880]

I liiiike how you have include the youths in your videos Pojo and not just the average bloggers who alwsys interacting and videoing adults only. Seems like you'd make a good father Pojo

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

😂😂

[@JustinVenture-]

A lot of travelers don't visit Guyana, so thank you for showing us your experiences. Even if it's just walking in a park, it's still entertaining and interesting to see. I wish I had some recommendations for you, but I'm sure you'll figure out some cool stuff to do or see while in Guyana lol. Cheers from Kentucky! ✌

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@JustinVenture- Jesus Kentucky. Big up ya self thanks for watching 🫡

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

Oh Woww I love this place ❤ This was a great video!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

It makes for a perfect lunch spot

[@barbaralundie8457]

Nice vlog PJ. The history of the West Indies is not about Indians. Used to be called the British West Indies & was named by the British when they thought they were in India because of the resemblance to the place to India and the inhabitants were later called West Indians, after West Indies. The Indians and Chinese were brough to the West Indies by the British Colonizers after Slavery was abolished to work the cane fields, etc. Many were taken to Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. Jamaica has less Indian population than T&T and Guyana where they continue the Indian tradition, unlike Jamaica, where many mixed with blacks and many are still found in certain parishes, like Clarendon, Old Harbor, etc. Surinam is a Dutch colony, with many brought there from Indonesia, which was also a Dutch colony, so they mainly speak Dutch in Surinam. Guyana is a large country in South America, but with a very small population of less than a million. Fun facts. Guyana was Dutch and French before the British took over. Continue to have fun and enjoy Guyana!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for the history lesson!

[@hardeepgujral8540]

Hello Pojo, I am enjoying yr video .. I have not been back to Gy since 1999. National Park was one of my fave .. Ty

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for watching!!

[@britinnit2115]

Good video! Looking forward to seeing the food.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

There will be some food stuff in the next video!

[@ianbynoe6515]

Nice, your videos are very educational. You could be bashing Guyana but you chose to be positive. Keep up the work. Hasta luego ❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it

[@richierich2824]

The term 'West Indian' came about when Columbus stumbled onto the New world. He thought he arrived in East India and mistakenly called the inhabitants (Amerindians) Indians. Realizing that it wasn't the East but the West, the inhabitants were called West Indians.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks for the correction i am sure i learned that along the way i was just yappppinnn

[@chrisboncamper4282]

I truly enjoyed your vlog about the national park in Georgetown Guyana. You need to return for a longer stay.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks! I plan to

[@richierich8420]

Been watching you vids for a while I'm late just caught your name... saw the apostrophe 😂😂😂.... can't wait for your next adventure

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@richierich8420 lmao thanks bro

[@pippiesroom4822]

Awwww this was so peaceful and lovely. 😊😊😊

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yeah, it’s a cool vibe.

[@fazelakhan2821]

Love your videos Pojo, just start watching buy I’m liking it,the boys give you some good ideas. Be careful walking on the roads.🙏🏼🇨🇦

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@brandisyounge3561]

The teacher thought you were making a pass.

[@nasioforde5822]

Am a new subscriber 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Welcome!

[@tmoore7049]

PoJo you find the major points of interest.❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I try too lol

[@nothing3974]

Go to Regent Street its a vibe out there with a lot of food and bars

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yea that’s what the kid just told me

[@HomeMade-pg1gx]

Columns set out to India, found himself in the carribbean, called it the indies

[@jaalahford1637]

If you haven't already - do try Guyanese Pepperpot! Cook up rice and Black Pudding! Bourda Market is worth visit too!

[@Desiree-kg7pw]

The national park is huge

[@GoLyric]

Jamaica is also part of the West Indies; there are over 12 islands in the West Indies.

[@najahandibartley8123]

Hey bro i see your video about entering the Guyana i am from Jamaica

[@Trey12392]

Congratulations 🥳🎉👏 on 16K Subscribers

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you so much 😀

[@HomeMade-pg1gx]

Many trees would not survive in colder countries due to the cold winter.

[@Yahuahisking333]

New subscription here 🇬🇾

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you

[@John_theodore]

I believe the teacher in the first part of the video was rude since she assumed you were Guyanese. People do tend to be somewhat rude, mostly because everyone is stressed from rising cost of living and the heat doesnt help either. Ethnically speaking are you African American?

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I’m African American , Caucasian, and Puerto Rican

[@carenalverez3802]

Great video. I think if you had introduced yourself to the teacher and explained what you’re doing she would have been more receptive. Once you lead with that Guyanese people would be very open to you

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@carenalverez3802 i totally get that

[@agricolamafiamusic8644]

New subscriber ✊🏽🇬🇾

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@agricolamafiamusic8644 thank you

[@carollayne9309]

In most cases in Guyana guys often come up to women and play fresh (flirt), so I'm guessing the teacher sucked her teeth because she thought that's what you were trying to do. Keep up the good work!

[@adrianbristol4392]

if you hold the grass in ur hands and play with the water the manatee will come to you

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

That’s what i thought but i didn’t want anyone coming up on me telling me to stop lol

[@Jinkie-ew1ly]

Go to Regent Street

[@a-bd1216]

The term 'West Indies' was coined by European explorers in the late 15th century, particularly after Columbus’ voyages. He mistakenly believed he had reached India, so he called the Caribbean islands the Indies, differentiating them as the West Indies because he was trying to find India. Indian and Chinese immigrants in the Caribbean were indentured laborers NOT slaves. After the abolition of slavery in the 1830s, colonial powers sought new workers for plantations and turned to indentured laborers from India (starting in 1838) and later from China. They signed contracts for a set number of years in exchange for passage and wages. First arrival of Indians in Jamaica occurred in 1845. Around 38,000 Indians coming to the island during that period. Jamaica. In 1995, the Government of Jamaica proclaimed 10 May, Indian Heritage Day, in recognition of the Indians' contribution to the social and economic development of the country. The arrival of the Indians more than 170 years ago is commemorated in stamps.

[@19hrs54]

It would be more nice if your vlogs were more longer 😊

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@19hrs54 okay i will do that

[@CorwinGrosvenor]

Come to Berbice

[@gloriasponner654]

POJO that's not true. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS thought he was in Inbthe EAST but he was in the West . He thought it was India. Hence. WEST INDIES. It has nothing to do with Indian workers

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Haha thanks for the correction

[@najahandibartley8123]

Can you go to the river falls please, i want to visit & i want to go a that spot fr, i always hear about the egg boil but i don't eat egg sorry Guyana otherwise i want to try some other food otherwise frm Jamaica food

[@desh7925]

EGG BALL

[@pippiesroom4822]

Play some cricket! Lemme see lemme see!

[@marcusmarcus3190]

Guyana is a nice bug place they just need more infrotructor to bring more tourist,they have the money oil and gold, people would have to the president to see what will bring more tourist build up some stuff

[@desh7925]

fORM 1 TO FORM 5 OTHER WORDS ITS GRADE 7 TO GRADE 11

[@Cheriebaby876]

Didn't know that they were so unfriendly, not somewhere I'd like to visit

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Haha i think the teacher was more or less like wtf is this guy doing

[@desh7925]

WE ARE A FRIENDLY PEOPLE.... DONT LET THAT TEACHER SAY OTHER WISE, SHE PROB STRESSED.. HIGH SCHOOL KIDS ARE ALWAYS A HANDFUL

[@MyNatasha73]

That is not the origins of the word West Indian buddy! Everyone from the region regardless of race are called West Indian. From Belize all the way down to Suriname

[@rblessed1130]

😂😂..that's not where west Indian comes from...Columbus got lost and ended up in the Caribbean islands...because he ended up the western hemisphere enroute to India i belive...hence west indies

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Lmfao i didn’t pay attention to that part in history class sure i learned but could care less back then lol didn’t know i would need it later in life for KZbin haha

[@rblessed1130]

@PoJoTheBackPacker 😂😂..it's okay..i appreciate your genuine openess to learning about my country...and yes we are genuinely friendly but we do have salty ones in the mix as in any country 😂😂..relax ..let your personality show and u will enjoy..make sure to try the Chinese food ..as well as black pudding..phlourie..pine tart..salara..mtem ghee with steam fish..🙂

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@rblessed1130 i ate the Chinese. It actually tasted like my hometown which was the best in the world cuz when i travel nothing taste like my hometown so the Chinese food so far is mad good

[@rblessed1130]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker make sure u try a guava and passion fruit mix bag juice🙂..life changing 😂

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@rblessed1130 nah that sounds 🔥

[@nasioforde5822]

Visit Bartica

[@marcusmarcus3190]

Lol the women is rude she kiss her teeth after you said good afternoon,don't watch they are usually nice people yes you do see the difference with Trinidad & Guyana who is more friendly,

[@tristonantwon]

just sayin no hate there alot of other races in this country eg africans

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Ok

[@desh7925]

YOU ARE WALKING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD...WALK ON THE RIGHT HANDSIDE

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

😂😂

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Does that bother yall?

[@tribanniepersaud1389]

Indians in Guyana came as Indentured laborers! A fancy name for slavery!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@tribanniepersaud1389 exactly i been saying that people getting mad at me in the comments lol

[@quagmiretoiletgaming-amg]

Goto skeldon and line path i live in a black a pink house just after u pass the school at line path

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Okay now a stranger gunna show up at ur crib

[@nothing3974]

​@@PoJoTheBackPacker country side is boring he ain't coming there

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@nothing3974 how do u know what I’m even into?

[@jayyy3456]

Lmao. That's too far.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@jayyy3456 how far is that and how do people Get there ?

[@desh7925]

ITS PROB INTERHOUSE SPORTS

[@Dejointtv]

imagine you from Miami and still consider the Guyana weather hot.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@Dejointtv do you travel much? You know you can experience heat differently in different places right? Even different regions of America. You can’t get out much lol

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@Dejointtv u been hating since the last video lol

[@Dejointtv]

@PoJoTheBackPacker what exactly I said that you consider hating . Wow talk about lost in translation.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@Dejointtv you have commented before

[@Dejointtv]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker non of my comments are meant to be hateful, sorry if you interpret it as such.

[@aedanbailey3704]

Ay second

[@marcusmarcus3190]

west indies, Indian in Jamaica,Guyana Trinidad been brought in for cheap labor,indians are the ones to bring rice and cury to Jamaica from like the 1800 there old pictures of them,but sometime on the summer there indian festival in Jamaica and there primister even comes down and the indian concelate in Jamaica,when that festivals keeps you see gang of indians that come together in Jamaica, some still practice there religion and culture but most of the jew Generation dont care for there Indian background even when there parents and grandparents try to teach them the language and stuff and how to make certain indian food died out ita still there but,the Indian culture more strong in Trinidad & Guyana ans Surinam,Fun fact Jamaica has one of the oldest Jewish cemetery in the world

[@ajab3927]

Po, you need to do your research before venturing out. I observed in all your videos you are assuming and not even sure what you are seeing and where you are going - only guessing. It is not what viewers want to hear. Hope you do better in upcoming videos because you can convey the wrong information. Good luck.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Okay so correct me in the comments. Also watch my first video did u not hear me say i know nothing about Guyana