Galibi mangrove forests, sandbank and sea turtles S uriname has a coastline some 350 km long, located between the eastern estuary of the Marowijne River and the western mouth of the Corantijn River. Galibi is a village surrounded by the nature reserve of the same name where the Marowijne 昀氀ows into the Atlantic Ocean. The village is known for its palm-covered white beaches. The most beautiful in Suriname and used since time immemorial by several species of giant sea turtles that come to lay their eggs there. Both are reasons for many visitors to visit the indigenous Caraib indians village. The rustic village can only be reached by boat. In our case, that was the school boat that transports village children to and from school in Albina in three quarters of an hour on a daily basis. Our accommodation for a few days was the Myrysjilodge . A simple accommodation at the far end of the Christiaankondre part of the village. Less than 20 paces from the beach. From there, we undertook boat excursions to sea turtle laying beaches and to Tiger Bank, a wide overgrown sandbank o昀昀 the coast. Between February and July, the giant turtles come ashore mainly at night to lay their eggs in a self-dug pit. During the heat of the day, we spent our time among the village’s huts and boarding grounds, seeking coolness among the huge mangrove trees with beautiful vistas out to sea. As a visitor, the village museum is de昀椀nitely recommended. The enthusiastic administrator lives next door to the museum and tells you about the special artefacts on display and village life. 29 Soepschildpad (Chelonia mydas), Green Turtle I su magazine su magazine 29 Wi l d l i f e of Sur i name Foto: Jap Smits Gal ibi
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