La Vanille Bungalows Praslin Island

... that the beauty of the beaches here couldn't be matched, and I was right. Tomorrow I will be taking an early ferry back to Praslin, and then to Mahe. I am hoping to stay at a place called Daniella's Bungalows. It's in the area of the island that I was trying to avoid earlier, but now I would like to treat myself a little to a more comfortable bed, laundry facilities, and a hot ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... we start to feel bugs landing, first one or two, then 10s, and eventually, 1000s. The air is so still we are being invaded by black flies as the sunsets. Guess we&#8217;re going to be deprived of our final Lazio sunset after all as we quickly go below and close the boat down to avoid an infestation below deck. It&#8217;s stifling below, but, we have no choice but ...

Petite Cour to ride out storm<br><br>We wanted to snorkel Ille Coco just off the coast of Ille Felicite' and La Digue, so we motored southeast under ominous, grey skies. It wasn&#8217;t too bright on our part.<br><br>After 15 minutes of navigating we called Sunsail&#8217;s base for a weather forecast and learned that Mahe&#8217; was being pelted with 80-100 Km/hr winds ...

... attitude perfectly, was very entertaining, and delivered the goods. <br><br>We expected the price increases with his various deliveries, but, still felt the cost was reasonable for cost of provisioning in the Seychelles and we&#8217;re very glad we took Neal&#8217;s advice and recommend you do the same.<br><br>After Miles&#8217;s delivery we decided to shove-off and get ...

... for the night. <br><br>Marcello and Lisa jump in the water exploring the reefs on the northwest side of the bay. Visibility was not great, but there were beautiful rock formation and fish. It was Marcello&#8217;s first experience with the local sea urchins (&#8220;ricci&#8221;). He was both amazed at the size, but ...

... blank). I however, ( as I always insist) can not find my pleasure in a life added up in material goods. I can not stand having my free time permitted to me by my boss at work, who schedules my daily life for me. To me, pleasure is afforded by freedom, travel, and my life is added up in experiences, friendships and love. I would be proud to have nothing more to show for my time other than knowledge, skills and wonderful memories. Still, I am sure ...

... on in order to house the population. Mahe is only 27kms long and between 3kms and 8kms wide. A range of granite peaks runs down the island's spine from north to south, which only leaves a small coast strip to house 90% of the Seychelles population of 81,000. Immigration check that we have a flight out, but don't check that we have accommodation. Get 500 rupees (about A$125 - about 4 to Aust dollar, versus 20 Mauritian rupees to Aust ...