Seychelles to the Third

As promised I'm writing the third part of my tropical islands discovering. Still keeping my mind on the Seychelles, I thought I would in the last chapter note down a few funny, memorable and interesting moments from my trip.

              First, when going to Bird Island... Taking a tiny plane, for only ten people, you get transported via air by a 'trainee' pilot (indeed...) only to land on a grass runway of about 50 meters in length. If afraid of flying, I recommend either taking very strong sedatives before the flight (which I should have done), or taking a boat... May I point out that on this island also lives the biggest tortoise in the world, called Esmeralda. You can see it if you are lucky, but I think all the tortoises on the island look the same, so good luck spotting the biggest one.

Warning: It is unbelievably easy to get addicted to Seychelles food. If you have the luck to be invited by some locals for food, then go! Or try to go to more local restaurants... or grill on a boat and go to the local supermarkets. Red snapper is a great fish choice to eat on the islands and always tastes great no matter how it is prepared.

...Be ready to snack on all possible types of fruit crisps! Whether it be breadfruit or banana crisps etc., all are delicious. Often sold in clear plastic pouches, I think I bought some everyday at local food stores or supermarkets.... Coconuts are another favourite of the Seychellois and are put into nearly everything. Plus fresh coconut water is not only refreshing, but also full of vitamins and 'healthy' fat :)

          Finally when taking a trip to the Seychelles, be prepared to spend most of your time out of the hotel, because it is really worth the extra trouble. Second, understand the fact that there is no normal length landing strip on the island, and even in Victoria you have to land on an airport set on a very small semi-island surrounded by the sea. Also stroking a turtle's head/neck is totally normal and should be tried by all means and... to top it all of eating a lot of yummy food on holiday is not a sin, rather a cultural discovery worth every kilogram gained.

       That is all from the Seychelles.
            I will write soon again... x