Walking Government Beach, Praslin, Seychelles
We swim ashore at Government Beach on Praslin and find our friends are already there. I am so lucky to have friends I can share my travel with. Next post: At Sea in the Seychelles Read More …
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Sailing Along Praslin in the Seychelles
Back on the water, we hurry to raise the sails. It’s a perfect day for sailing back around the end of Praslin on our way to our anchorage at Government Beach. Another beautiful place to Read More …
The Seychelles’ Vallée de Mai World Heritage Site
I’ve been sailing in the Seychelles, a group of isolated islands in the Indian Ocean. Today’s shore excursion is a visit to the Vallée de Mai Reserve in Praslin National Park. The Vallée de Mai Read More …
Anse Volbert, Praslin
We are anchored between Anse Volbert and Chauve Souris Island, just off Praslin. It is a stunning spot, especially between rain showers. It looks like a wonderful place to snorkel, but Anse Volbert Village beckons. Read More …
Turtles, Mangroves, and More on Curieuse Island, Seychelles
The Seychelles’ Curieuse Island is basically uninhabited. We come ashore on the Baie Laraie, where the beach is framed by giant granite outcroppings. This area of the island houses the ranger station, which is surrounded Read More …
Ashore on Anse Lazio, Praslin
Anse Lazio is located along a rocky point on the island of Praslin in the Seychelles. It is often identified as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are a number of Read More …
Under Sail in the Seychelles
We awake to a glorious sunny morning in Saint Anne’s Marine Park. There is both wind and sun – perfect for sailing among beautiful islands! Next post: Ashore on Anse Lazio More Seychelles posts
Photo Thursday: Cheetahs
I’m going back in time for this week’s Photo Thursday. I shot these cheetahs in the Kalahari on a trip to Botswanna in 2005. It was a magical morning where we seemed to have the Read More …
Photo Thursday: A DIY Playground in Johannesburg
The grounds of the Protea Hotel Wanderers in Johannesburg is quite varied, with a lawn bowling field and large clubhouse. . . but my favorite spot was the playground behind the clubhouse with this wonderful Read More …
The Pope has died in Cairo
No, not the Pope in Rome, but the Coptic Pope Shenouda III – the only pope (thus far) to bless me. I was fortunate to receive a blessing from the Pope when I was in Read More …