Ann, Cathy and I are leaving the ship today for an 11 day
safari overland trip...so we had a few things to get in order before
disembarking in Victoria Seychelles this morning. Roberto from Mason’s Travel
met us at the ship....we arranged a half day tour with him before taking us to
our hotel. First, we started in downtown Victoria and walked around town to see
some of the sights, Clock Tower, Hindu Temple, Immaculate Conception Cathedral
and spent time at the Sir Selwyn Clarke Market catching a bit of everyday life
in Victoria. Our next stop was the
Botanical Gardens to see the giant land tortoises and other endemic flora and
fauna. We continued the day doing a scenic circle island drive through the
south, central and northern parts of the island, past towering granite peaks,
lush vegetation, enchanting villages and magnificent beaches....we made stops
at Eden Island, Takamaka Bay, Craft Village, Venn’s Town Mission and a drive
through the Morne Seychelles National Park then across the island to the beautiful
Beau Vallon Beach area. We are spending
the night on the Beau Vallon Beach at the Coral Strand Beach Resort before our
early morning flight to Johannesburg, South Africa...it will be a short night
but we are excited about the safari. Another great day in the Seychelles...what
a beautiful island!
Jeff a very interesting tour blog today........... I remember being in Victoria Seychelles. Ann and I started in downtown Victoria and walked around town to see some of the sights, Clock Tower, Hindu Temple and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral where we went to Mass and I left my hat on the pew. I remember running back to get it..........but don't remember if I was successful. We also went on a tour of the Botanical Gardens to see the giant land tortoises and other endemic flora and fauna. Thanks Jeff, for refreshing our memories.
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