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Snippet on Orient "Carbets" #78185
12/12/2015 01:44 PM
12/12/2015 01:44 PM
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Found this on FAX Info SXM (machine translation):

The carbets of Orient Bay, located on plot AW34 - which were to be delivered mid-November - raise many questions from the former operators of the site. Remember, these are supposed to be priority for AOT, after depositing their case. To date, "no information is transmitted," explains a former manager, wishing to remain anonymous. Sustainable Development Pole has, for now, not return calls about it.

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Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" [Re: gotaluvit] #78186
12/12/2015 03:15 PM
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What is a carbet? thanks

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" [Re: jeepers] #78187
12/12/2015 06:26 PM
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Looks like it's the French word for a Palapa

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" [Re: whammy] #78188
12/14/2015 12:54 PM
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Definition from Wikipedia.fr
Un carbet est un abri de bois sans mur typique des cultures amérindiennes. On en trouve notamment en Guyane, au Brésil, au Suriname et dans certaines îles antillaises. Il est en général conçu pour facilement y attacher des hamacs.

Wooden structure without walls (looks like the Orient ones have walls)

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" [Re: JulieandKarl] #78189
12/14/2015 01:19 PM
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"Hut" may be good translation for "carbet."

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" [Re: JulieandKarl] #78190
12/14/2015 04:57 PM
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For those of us who don't speak French! -

"A hut is a wooden shelter without typical wall Native American cultures. They can be found in Guyana, Brazil, Suriname and in some Caribbean islands. It is generally designed to easily attach hammocks." (Google translate)

Re: Snippet on Orient "Carbets" [Re: whammy] #78191
12/14/2015 05:20 PM
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A "hut" is a "case" meaning primitive dwelling, or "cabane" or shed.


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