🙂 Stunning white beaches, incredible diving and general good vibes
🙁 Sea currents can be dangerous
Currency: Seychellois Rupee
THREE things that we did not know about the Seychelles:
- The Seychelles was once a pirate hideout, in particular Anse Forbans (Pirate’s Cove) on Mahé and Côte d’Or on Praslin. It is believed that famous pirate Olivier Levasseur hid a treasure worth more than $160,000 that remains unfound.
- The Seychelles has some of the rarest endemic birds, including the bare-legged Scops owl, which is so rare that it was once thought to have become extinct before being rediscovered in 1959.
- Breadfruit is very popular on the Seychelles and can be eaten in a variety of ways from fried to boiled. Legend has it that anyone who eats it while on the islands will return someday.
A pretty stunning flight in!
Our friend Russell had invited us to stay with him at his place in the Seychelles. A stunning place on the water – we felt very lucky to be his guests.
Within the island is a great little restaurant which does divine cocktails.
Every Wednesday there is a nightmarket at the Beau Vallon beach. Locals make campfire and make music. A lot of local food and drinks are available for affordable prices and it has a great vibe.
Pretty spectacular sunsets too!
The beach near Russell has white sand … divine.
Pretty cool wildlife…
Russell took us out in his boat for some deep sea game fishing – we got lucky!
Of course we released….
Diving was fantastic.
Russell took us on a tour of the island.