Travel around Suriname

Before heading to Albina, we first cross the river to Saint Laurent in French Guiana. For the third time, we dock in French Guiana, and for the third time, we go ashore without a passport. In Saint Laurent lies the former French penal colony, made famous by the film Papillon. At the tourist information office, we discover that the prison is closed on Mondays. This is slightly annoying, as Terence should have known this. As an alternative, Guy takes us on a walking tour of Saint Laurent. Fortunately, the prison turns out to be open, but there are no guided tours today. We start the city tour with a visit to the prison. Some buildings were renovated for the film, while others are heavily dilapidated.