Fairyland Hotel Mahe Island

(I am leaving too much out of this entry, but in truth, I don't think anyone would find what I had written, or this either, all too exciting to read. So, I chose to keep it rather short)<br><br><br>Once I arrived on Mahe again, I picked up my duffel and started walking, eventually pausing for a decision on my next move. While paused, a gentleman asked me if I needed a cab, and since I was going to spend a little more freely today, I accepted ...

... He even offered a beer, and we got to know a little more about each other. It was clear that he was an educated man with a kind heart. I felt even more fortunate as he began telling me stories and giving some history behind the islands that I didn't know before. He explained how he understood how it can be a little stressful trying to enjoy a holiday with some of the stresses involved. He also explained his theories and approach on taking ...

... he explained to me that I should check out Beau Vallion Beach. I had read about the place before online, but it was less appealing to me the more I learned of it being the big tourist spot. I was trying to avoid that scene if possible. However, since nearly everything was closed, I (somewhat) reluctantly decided to catch the bus and check it out. Upon arrival, it was pretty obvious why people go there. The beach and water were amazing ...

... car I had previously rented is waiting for us in the parking lot. Even better, Neal was able to arrange the rental of a local home for our last night in the Seychelles. As we say goodbye to Monkey Puzzle, we know that we still have one more day to explore the Seychelles and that we did with lunch at the ...

... The coral heads are some of the best I&#8217;ve seen on the trip, making for a fine snorkel.<br><br>Once back on the boat, we half-heartedly attempt to set a stern anchor so that we&#8217;d have our bow set into the waves which caused a substantial amount of roll our first night. Feeling we were setting it too close ...

... tips.<br><br>After lunch, we continue on, sailing to our night stop at Port Launay. We get the anchor in just to port of the cross marketing the reef on the western side of the bay and jump in for an evening snorkel. This time we snorkeled all the way to the beach, then back along the cliffs on the eastern side of the bay. The light was pretty low, but, we ...

... a small bonito caught again by Lisa. As we round the northern point of Mahe&#8217;, the wind begins to build to 30k (katabolic effect off the high mounts) coming almost due south right on our nose. We roll-up the job and reef the main as we motor sail directly into the wind to anchor in the designated area off Beau Vallon Beach.<br><br>It&#8217 ...

... s no need to top up the fuel. Once finished, we take Sunsail&#8217;s advice and head to the mooring ball field to meet Robert, but, instead find Miles, apparently, Robert does take a day off from managing his mooring balls.<br><br>Neal of Sunsail told us that we should depend on the custodians of these mooring balls to do our provisioning if we want to get the ...

... The people here are really nice, and our hotel is basic but comfortable. Oh, by the way, Chloe and I lost our luggage! It was not put on the plane from Paris. It will be arriving on Saturday, luckily they know where it is! I am living off the few things I have in my carry on, but poor chloe did not pack any clothes in hers. We met some of the other expedition members. They all seem ...