Landing in Seychelles is fab, flying in low over the water, islands all around. I had this sense of Magnum PI the whole time. Strange. Would hate to think Magnum PI was formative for me, but i guess there were a number of monday evening TV dinners watching it when i grew up. The international airport represents one half of Seychelles - small and modest. The other side (or other half) lives a different life. For tourists, or semi-permanent residents, life is large, with yachts, private islands, helicopters, and luxury. I hope they keep the 'small' Seychelles - the landscape is more than enough, and the trappings of the mega-wealthy are not necessary to enjoy the country. Having said this, it's not cheap to visit - a fair distance from most places, and food and everything
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