We woke up to bright sunshine π and 30° heat, so we decided to spend the day at the beach β±οΈ. After breakfast, we got organised and went to catch the bus π to Anse Royale, one of the bestRead more
We woke up to bright sunshine π and 30° heat, so we decided to spend the day at the beach β±οΈ. After breakfast, we got organised and went to catch the bus π to Anse Royale, one of the bestRead more
Our plan today was to visit Eden Island, enquire about boat trips to other islands, and do some shopping at the only South African Spar on the island π π. None of that happened!
I woke upRead more
Today, we stayed at the apartment complex. I had work on the website to catch up on while Mark did the chores! We might be travelling, but the washing still needs to be done! It's not a bad view fromRead more
This morning, we went out to catch the bus just before 9am. We didn't forget the water, and I had a firm grip on my phone! π We decided to get on the first bus that came along. If it was stoppingRead more
The Victoria Botanical Gardens were established in 1901 by Mr. Paul Evenor Rivalz Dupont, Director of Agricultural Services and Naturalist of Seychelles. Today, the Ministry of Environment isRead more
The Botanic Gardens is also home to a large group of native Aldabra Giant Tortoises π’. These are the world's longest lived animals with a lifespan of 250 years. The oldest in the gardens is 95.Read more
From the Botanic Gardens, we walked down to the waterfront, pausing to take a photo πΈ of the Bicentennial Monument, erected in 1978 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the cityRead more
Our last stop on the way back to the bus π station was at the Peace Park. Here, there are 3-metre tall bronze statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and James Richard Marie Mancham, theRead more
This morning, we walked down to Anse aux Pins, our nearest beach, passing the infamous bus stop on the way!! π
We just wanted to see the beach β±οΈ and suss it out for a future visit. It tickedRead more