The road to Heathrow
17 September, England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Collected on time by Mallon taxis. But that was the easy bit.
Woke up this morning frustrated by useless Etihad system that wouldn't let me check in. Seems reason was that flight was cancelled.Baca lagi
Debbie from Birmingham
18 September, Emiriah Arab Bersatu ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Top deck of a380. Wheelchair seat (didn't seem any different)… very comfortable but why wait so long before serving second dinner ( after champagne and steak in lounge). Flight too short. GodfatherBaca lagi
Augerine - perfect
18–21 Sep, Seychelles ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Met by transfer man and given chat on Seychelles en route to hotel.
3 languages. Creole, English and Creole (surely French). Ask someone something in French they will answer in English. But Creole isBaca lagi
Arrival
19 September, Seychelles ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
First glimpse, approach and airport. Dramatic flight in with mountains outside window, white beaches, blue sea. First islands seen long way north. Don't know what they are. Bird or DenisBaca lagi
Hen do
19 September, Seychelles ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Rasta sarongs
So all Rabbis should drive convertibles?
19 September, Seychelles ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Breakfast. Fresh fruit. Omelettes, toast n jam.
Jack, Lexas, Maisie, Tom n Whizz arrived. Mallons rucksack retrieved. Whizz very happy to find resident dogs!
Boys all off to beach for a swim whileBaca lagi
Beau Vallon
19 September, Seychelles ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Rough
20 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Panic circuit of Victoria in search of a hat. Must have been a run on men's hats. A few much too small hats, many ladies hats and some baseball caps before a very standard panama style purchase
MetBaca lagi
Dive disappointment
21 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Having been told that padi divers would go first at 09.00 the time got moved to 11, then 1 and finally 3. 😠. Frustrating as I would have kayaked, beached, snorkelled if I had known.
Pe, kw and ERBaca lagi
Cousin - Tortoises and hares.
22 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Aride visit. Tom of Edinburgh off to Dr as blood and fluid from ear. Mr Mallon laid low so only 15 participants.
Highlights
Ride to island on speedboat that beaches at high speed.
160 George stillBaca lagi
The big day. Part 1
22 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
Schedule for the day (crew have "surprises") and first view of the venue.
Water fun
22 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
Pulled in by Grand Anse on Praslin. Some half decent snorkeling though dark skies and rain made viewing a bit dull. Whizz trying to master SUP and a fine swimming race between crewman Sean, who is onBaca lagi
So who's marrying who? Big day part 2
23 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
It was decided that the bride and groom should arrive separately, simultaneously in our own tenders. Worked brilliantly.
Crew had set up chairs, a bar and a small arrangement of palm fronds.Baca lagi
More do
23 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Big do two
23 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
La Digue
24 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Rent bikes, decide to go to Cafe perched on top of island - foolish. Met Jack n Lexa on the climb. Unfeasibly steep, required pushing most of the way, even Caroline's electric bike couldn't make theBaca lagi
Praslin championship
25 September, Seychelles ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The big golf match. Ettingers v rest of world. Very plush hotel, £10 for a coffee, buggies, very good clubs, 10 balls each. Hot, difficult course with 5-6 spectacular holes, including amazing 15th,Baca lagi
Val De Mai
25 September, Seychelles ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Praslin dinner
25 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Lovely evening. Warm still night. Sunset. Go ashore by tender, dinner overlooking the beach. Won't turn tv off. Comical service. Stars.
Back to Mahe
26 September, Seychelles ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Cross back to Make. Long, 6 hours, and a bit bumpy. Small pod of dolphins for a few minutes with the smallest calf I have ever seen.
Snorkelled in PM after some confusion about if it was possible.Baca lagi
Last day
27 September, Seychelles ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Last day in Seychelles. We were shown round Pegasus, sea pearl and Sea star, and met ,2 guests , Kevin and Adele.
Sea Pearl better than expected but accommodation very basic.
Bus to Coral StrandBaca lagi
Bali - Hi
28 September, Indonesia ⋅ 🌩️ 27 °C
Good flight. Immigration a breeze, then had to wait 75 minutes for luggage. Stroppy taxi driver was going to leave. Persuaded to stay.
Hyatt Bali. Quick shower,decent pizza, crash
Not my usualBaca lagi
Bali - Hi. Batur volcano. Templetastic
29 September, Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Road trip. Not far, 40 kms or so, but traffic so bad it took 3 hours or so, Stopped at "Paddy field " experience, which included expensive restaurants/bars, zip wires, huge swings, paddy fieldBaca lagi
Shit coffee
29 September, Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Jenny (Yenny Worle, not Schulz) very kindly organised a car with a lovely driver (Kadek) to take us out for the day. At first we were offered a motor bike to ride but without an international drivingBaca lagi







































































































































































































































































































































Pengembara
Safe travels and Happy Landings xxx
Pengembara
You look as though you have been caught nicking bubbles in the Etihad lounge !