Georgetown - Post Report Question and Answers
Do you feel that it is safe to walk, run or hike outside? Are there areas where bike riding is possible? What is the availability and safety of outdoor space for exercising? Are these easily accessible?
No and No. Women are relentlessly sexually harassed. Even walking into the grocery store from the parking lot can be a challenge. There is "security" everywhere but they are often the perpetrators as well. Stray dogs are also a huge issue. You can not walk your dog unless you are in a gated community. The strays will attack. I tried walking when I first arrived, having served in many austere locations I felt confident it would not be an issue. I stopped after being followed by a group of men in my (affluent) neighborhood and a number of close calls with dogs. - Apr 2024
