Peter has had an interest to visit the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean for decades. His dream came true this year. Spanning 115 islands, we visited three and wallowed in the beauty, creole/french culture and very friendly people.
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| Seybeer anyone? |
Known for its vanilla plantations (see below) we saw the pole bean like vanilla though green this time of year. It is so expensive if the real stuff not watered down.
Lots of fresh fish and veggies. See fisherman below with his unique cage.
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| He found the Takamaka run distillery. Surprised??? |
We happened to be in the capital city of Mahe on an Indian holiday. The temple in town is one of the unique features.
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| Carrying offerings to the temple |
At a rescue center they were raising a 2 month old fruit bat with a clever bottle arrangement that it could access when thirsty!
Seychelles are known for their turtles. People have them in their backyards as pets. They are 100s of years old but friendly. If you stroke their necks or legs, they stop eating, and rise up to full height as though they are very content.
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| This was at a hotel beach where we stayed. The hatching was the night after we left. Darn! |
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| Peter had to watch the deep gutter trenches as he drove on the left. |
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| People cleaning gas stations, sidewalks etc. Very clean country. |
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Only traffic light on the most populated island
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| Seychelles cabana! |
La Digue is an island with few autos and most everyone bikes. Thoroughly delightful.
Scenes from our porches from the Air B and B's where we stayed.
Various walks we did each day.
One could take many photos of the beach scenes with the characteristic rock formations in the water and on the beaches.
Walking in the palm forest, you see palm ferns that are 6 feet in diameter. Also these nuts called coco de mar. This one Peter has is 40 pounds.
Fulfilling Peter's dream, we say good-bye to a gentle, friendly country with unique topography, decent standard of living and exceedingly friendly folks.
Known for its vanilla plantations (see below) we saw the pole bean like vanilla though green this time of year. It is so expensive if the real stuff not watered down.
Lots of fresh fish and veggies. See fisherman below with his unique cage.
Seychelles are known for their turtles. People have them in their backyards as pets. They are 100s of years old but friendly. If you stroke their necks or legs, they stop eating, and rise up to full height as though they are very content.
La Digue is an island with few autos and most everyone bikes. Thoroughly delightful.
Scenes from our porches from the Air B and B's where we stayed. 
Various walks we did each day.
One could take many photos of the beach scenes with the characteristic rock formations in the water and on the beaches. 
Walking in the palm forest, you see palm ferns that are 6 feet in diameter. Also these nuts called coco de mar. This one Peter has is 40 pounds.
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