Port Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

Africa » Seychelles » Mahé
April 1st 2010

Published: May 1st 2010

We’ll begin this episode by actually re-winding the clock back till the evening of March 31st, as we are sailing the Indian Ocean about 24 hours from Port Victoria in the Seychelles. We’re watching FOX News in our suite and an announcement comes on about the U.S. Navy capturing five ‘suspected’ pirates off the Seychelles Islands after gunfire exchange. HOLY SMOKES! The guided missile des... Read Full Entry

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Octopus Tree

These are the roots for this huge tree, looking like tentacles. a

Flower

Delicate flower.

About to Bloom

This flower is getting ready to burst into color.

Pond

With trees and flowers.

Up Close

One of the pond's blooming color.

One More

Another bit of nature's work.

City and Harbor

After departing the Botanical Gardens we made a photo stop overlooking the city and our ship in the harbor.

Picturesque View

We then went to a nice hotel on this beautiful sand beach where we were able to spend some time relaxing or walking on the beach.

White Sand Beach

Look at this beach!

On the Beach

This home is right on the beach. Some of these are vacation rentals.

Shells and Sea Glass

Annette has already found two hands full of great shells and sea glass. Wow!

Let Me Show You

Dad is helping his young boy on the beach.

Beach Bum

Doug as we make our way down the beach.

Breathtaking!

The scenery with the beautiful blue water and sky, puffy white clouds over the adjacent island and rock formation is amazing. You could watch it for hours.

Not a Bad Job

The life guards take it easy as they watch the few swimmers.

The Happy Travelers

Oh My...

Flower Stop

Another beautiful piece of nature.

Photo Stop

The guide stopped the coach for us to snap this beautiful rock formation with ocean background.

Guess What?

It pulled me in. We are now back in the center of town on a walking tour.

Independence

Couldn't pass this shot up.

The Mating Game!

This female has one of the smaller males with her in the web. Once they mate, the male dies. Our guide told us about their mating process.

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