Around the islands of the Seychelles

Back on the Le Champlain and greeted warmly by crew who have had a torrid time with the charter. We found it quite moving and happy to reconnect with them.
Sainte Anne Marie island is a nationalLes mer
Back on the Le Champlain and greeted warmly by crew who have had a torrid time with the charter. We found it quite moving and happy to reconnect with them.
Sainte Anne Marie island is a nationalLes mer
Today we get an upgrade to a ‘junior suite’. A lovely surprise for my birthday. A larger cabin, walk in robe, larger table and couch, proper chair and a butler. He says he’s there to do whateverLes mer
We walk on a small remote island renowned for its biodiversity and rich underwater life. A pleasant walk and beautiful beach. We see more Aldabara tortoises watching one feed, nothing gets in the wayLes mer
Unfriendly waves prevent landing on Aride. The alternative is an excellent Zodiac ride around the island. Large granite cliffs to the beach, alive with birds roosting on rocks: white tailed TropicLes mer
First visit: La Digue Seychelles, a dry landing. As we walked through town the contrast with Madagascar is stark. There were shops, a bank and an ATM. I wanted local currency but had no idea of theLes mer
We have been told told about a large coconut Coco Fesse weighing up to 20 kg shaped like buttocks. Highly prized for its aphrodisiac properties, to me it looks more like a scrotum. The Coco FesseLes mer
On our last day I can snorkel. Bob's morning snorkel is from the zodiac. We visit a small private island Grand Soeur, big sister, there are many like this. We walk encountering yet more tortoises.Les mer