We got the chance to do some sailing around the Saychelles.
Who would give up such a chance - great views, white sandy beaches, warm water, and laziness all around?
Well, they didn't have to ask us twice!
And, right before the trip, we took a short diving break on Mahe Island.
[MJT] Finally, the Seychelles (flying with Emirates - my favorite airline; quiet planes, enough room for your feet, 30kg of baggage, nobody bitches about your hand luggage, good on-board entertainment - really nice!)
[MJT] Finally, the Seychelles (flying with Emirates - my favorite airline; quiet planes, enough room for your feet, 30kg of baggage, nobody bitches about your hand luggage, good on-board entertainment - really nice!)
[MJT] Finally landed! Ehm, and where is the sun? (But it was hot, oh, so hot!)
[MJT] Finally landed! Ehm, and where is the sun? (But it was hot, oh, so hot!)
[MJT] It got a bit cooler in the evening; but the water was really comfortably warm!
[MJT] It got a bit cooler in the evening; but the water was really comfortably warm!
[MJT] Off diving - more on the underwater part of the trip you'll find here
[MJT] Off diving - more on the underwater part of the trip you'll find here
[MJT] A fishing boat returned with the day's catch
[MJT] A fishing boat returned with the day's catch
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[MJT] Beautiful; but so hot!
[MJT] Beautiful; but so hot!
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[MJT] Kings' breakfast at Angie's
[MJT] Kings' breakfast at Angie's
[MJT] Our frequent visitor
[MJT] Our frequent visitor
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[MJT] Geckos came out at night to feed
[MJT] Geckos came out at night to feed
[MJT] Bread tree; we tried it on our Caribbean trip
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[MJT] And, among the upper branches of bread trees, fruit bats would slowly wake up in the evening;
these are incredibly noisy creatures, especially when feeding in groups at night
[MJT] And, among the upper branches of bread trees, fruit bats would slowly wake up in the evening;
these are incredibly noisy creatures, especially when feeding in groups at night
[MJT] Seychelles Fruit Bat (Pteropus seychellensis)
[MJT] Seychelles Fruit Bat (Pteropus seychellensis)
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[MJT] Our boat at the marina near The Wharf Hotel
[MJT] Our boat at the marina near The Wharf Hotel
[MJT] And off we go!
[MJT] And off we go!
[MJT] Co-passengers enjoy the sun and drinks on the bow net
[MJT] Co-passengers enjoy the sun and drinks on the bow net
[MJT] The captain allowed me to steer from time to time
[MJT] The captain allowed me to steer from time to time
[MJT] First catch!
[MJT] First catch!
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[MJT] A classic Seychelles image: characteristic rocks, lush green and turquoise waters
[MJT] A classic Seychelles image: characteristic rocks, lush green and turquoise waters
[MJT] And sandy beaches!
[MJT] And sandy beaches!
[MJT] We could dive and snorkel in warm waters at any time we chose
[MJT] We could dive and snorkel in warm waters at any time we chose
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[MJT] Like a fairy tale
[MJT] Like a fairy tale
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[MJT] Trip to the local crafts village on Praslin Island - you can buy real vanilla pods, coconut oil and hand-made gifts
[MJT] Trip to the local crafts village on Praslin Island - you can buy real vanilla pods, coconut oil and hand-made gifts
[MJT] You could have a close encounter with giant tortoises, feed or even touch them
[MJT] You could have a close encounter with giant tortoises, feed or even touch them
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[MJT] But, in general, they were a bit boring...
[MJT] But, in general, they were a bit boring...
[MJT] We also had an opportunity for a close look at other specimens
[MJT] We also had an opportunity for a close look at other specimens
[MJT] Complete relaxation
[MJT] Complete relaxation
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[MJT] Parrot fish is quite tasty; we bought these from local fishermen (10 US$ for the whole bucket)
[MJT] Parrot fish is quite tasty; we bought these from local fishermen (10 US$ for the whole bucket)
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[MJT] This island is private, unfortunately...
[MJT] This island is private, unfortunately...
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[MJT] Still not enough sun!
[MJT] Still not enough sun!
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[MJT] Horn-eyed ghost crab
[MJT] Horn-eyed ghost crab
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[MJT] The only time we put up sails; for about an hour...
[MJT] The only time we put up sails; for about an hour...
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[MJT] The whole group dabbling in the warm water; actually, pretty hot water...
[MJT] The whole group dabbling in the warm water; actually, pretty hot water...
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[MJT] The Moon, Jupiter, and Venus
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[MJT] And that's it...
[MJT] And that's it...
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