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| A part of French Guiana, three "Islands of Salvation" = a penal colony. Opened in 1852. It was a much feared penal colony and was only for the most notorious French criminals. Henri Charrierre did escape, that story was in the film "Papillon". |
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| This was our view/arrival = at the largest of the 3 islands ~ occupied in late 1800's. |
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| above.... a view back at our ship. |
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| There are many bldgs still standing. Above is the church.... and below the hospital. |
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| There is also a hotel (business) ....and these friendly folks above are all over. |
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| View of one of the other 2 islands. |
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| Farewell to a day on a tropical 'n most remote place. |
