Not having been back home for some 50 years, Sir Dexter Hutt, who was knighted in his second home, the UK, for his contributions to education, was initially apprehensive about feeling like a stranger. However, he was delighted by the warm reception he received upon arrival and impressed by the extensive upgrades to the airport and the city’s road network and surprised by the surge in traffic. On his second day, Sir Dexter embarked on a nostalgic tour of Georgetown.
He revisited Gordon Street, Kitty, where he spent his early childhood, and found Pike Street, where his mother had once lived. He was deeply moved by the preservation of Georgetown’s wooden architecture, which, he noted, is a rarity in today’s world. “Despite the city’s hustle and bustle, it felt surprisingly tranquil,” he reflected.
The trip also included a memorable visit to the National Park with his daughter, where they enjoyed interacting with the manatees. Dining out in Georgetown became a culinary adventure for Sir Dexter, who savoured roti and curry on five occasions. While he missed trying metemgee, he thoroughly enjoyed pepperpot and was pleased to see that local cuisine catered to both tourists and locals.
A particularly noteworthy dining experience was at Amici, which Sir Dexter described as “very nice, though on the pricier side.” He was intrigued to discover that most of the patrons were Guyanese, reflecting a prosperous segment of the local population. In Linden, where Sir Dexter had .