This morning we anchored off Devil's Island (Île due Diable), French Guiana. There are two other islands nearby. Recall the book or movie Papillon. Across a narrow body of water on the mainland is the town of Kourou. In a conversation Suzy said she'd heard tomorrow they will evacuate these 3 islands, as they evidently do before every launch, because of a space launch. From the ship I could make out some large buildings and they are part of this complex; three complexes actually.
Very busy launch schedule. http://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html
Next is my telephoto shot of that complex-OK, use your imagination.
Red arrow marks our location.
Walk to penal colony.
Two examples of detention. HPG paid bail and was released.
Admin building
And of course a catholic church.
Barracks
And also a fine French hotel, Auberge des Iles
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