Guyana 2002   Emerald Tower
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After their arrival from Trinidad the group stayed overnight at the Emerald Tower Resort, located off the highway a few miles from the coast. A blackwater creek, a tributary of the Demerara River, flows through the resort. One bank of the creek has been partially cleared, creating a beach and recreation area. Guests are accommodated in wooden cabanas that blend with the surrounding forest.
photo: JP photo: JP
 
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photo: CH
photo: CH
These photographs show the lake and recreation area.
The white sand is the actual soil in the area, not imported material. Here it is in stark contrast with the water, which is coloured  by decaying vegetation.

The vegetation along the creek is reminiscent of Trinidad's savannas. Moriche palms are common.

photo: CH
   

Setting off to explore the creek.
photo: DM
Tree-frog seen along the creek.
photo: DM
The time spent at Emerald Tower was too limited to allow full appreciation of the wildlife. However, the bird life was evidently quite rich, with several species being sighted including toucans and Moriche orioles, and dozens of macaws congregating at the lake at dusk.
 
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