Foto: Fort New Amsterdam in Suriname (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Suriname - After breakfast, we cycle a short distance to Fort Nieuw Amsterdam. Fort Nieuw Amsterdam once served to protect the plantation from attackers. A prison was also located inside the fort. We get a tour through the cells and offices. We’re shown an old chest with a hidden keyhole. Only after some searching do we find the opening (and I’m not giving that away here!). The guide gives the tour hesitantly — you’d almost think it was his first time. Outside, near the cells, the guide says to the last person in the group, “Well, that’s it,” and walks off. There’s no time left to tip him. Outside, we walk past the remarkably low defense wall. We look at the powder magazines and return to the main entrance.
Drietabbetje
Suriname - Shortly after 9:30, we land at the Drietabbetje airstrip. The luggage is quickly unloaded, and less than ten minutes later, the plane takes off again with new passengers for a flight to Paramaribo. At the airstrip, we meet John and his crew. John welcomes ...
Jodensavanne on the Suriname River
Suriname - We sail southwards towards Jodensavanne. A few kilometers before the plantation, we dock and go ashore. It is quite warm. Wearing a cap, sunscreen, and carrying enough water, we walk the final kilometers towards the plantation. During the walk, Wibo provides ...
The Peperpot coffee plantation
Suriname - Just before the Peperpot plantation, we take a small path and cycle toward the plantation. The coffee and cocoa plantation is in poor condition. The director’s house is on the verge of collapse. However, restoration work is underway — though it often ...
The Waterkant in Paramaribo
Suriname - We arrive safely in Paramaribo. We still have an hour to use the bicycles, so we decide to take another ride around Paramaribo. It takes a bit of getting used to the traffic. The city is congested, people drive on the left, and the traffic situation is ...