10th March 2016 Although we had a calm night, Sue woke with a migraine and wasn’t feeling her best. She managed to make it to breakfast but soon retreated to the dark comfort of the cabin and the bed. While she slept, I took a stroll along the upper deck, hoping to spot some sea… Continue Reading
Monthly Archive: Mar 2016
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9th March 2016 During the school holidays as a child, I remember waking up each day to warm, sunny days full of excitement, wondering what the day might hold. Today feels like one of those days, but hotter! Breakfast was quieter than usual, though we entered the dining room at the same time as yesterday.… Continue Reading
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8th March 2016 Drawing back the curtain revealed a breathtaking scene: a brilliant blue sea, a scattering of tiny islands, and fluffy white clouds dotting the early morning sky. We had docked in Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles, at around 7:30 am. The ship had glided into its berth so smoothly that it didn’t… Continue Reading
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7th March 2016 After breakfast and a shower, we made our way to a 9:30 am lecture on the ‘Seychelles: Granite & Coral Islands’. As usual, it was both fascinating and packed with practical advice on where to go, how to get there, and a stern warning to be mindful of the sun. All that… Continue Reading
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6th March 2016 A good night’s sleep woke Sue up, declaring she was finally getting her sea legs. To me, they looked the same as ever; perhaps it’s all in the mind? Since it was ‘Mother’s Day’ back in the UK (hard to believe I had to remind Sue), she opened her cards while still… Continue Reading
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5th March 2016 This was our final breakfast at the Veranda Palmar Beach Hotel, and Sue picked a table by the pool to enjoy the meal. The sky was a flawless blue, and the sun was mercilessly blazing, roasting anyone who hadn’t sought shade or properly applied sunscreen and donned a hat. The heat dampened… Continue Reading
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4th March 2016 A Reflection: Today is my birthday. A yearly reminder that time marches on, dragging me along in its relentless stride. Some people seem to wear the years lightly, while others bear their weight more heavily. And some of my friends are no longer here to mark the passing of time. But as I… Continue Reading
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3rd March 2016 We had an early start today, heading north to visit the Botanical Gardens in Pamplemousses. For once, we stayed focused on our destination, making no stops along the way. Although we weren’t entirely sure of the garden’s exact location, a quick detour to a Forestry Station provided the directions we needed; it… Continue Reading
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2nd March 2016 Sue’s alarm jolted us both out of a deep sleep, and there was definite reluctance to leave the warmth of the bed this morning. After a hushed discussion, we agreed that by 8:30 a.m., the dining room would be relatively quiet, with no queues for the hot plates. Best of all, we’d… Continue Reading
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1st March 2016 We had two thunderstorms last night, neither of which woke Sue, and I was too comfortable in bed to get up and watch the fireworks. When the alarm went off at 8 am, we sleepily showered and made our way to breakfast. After loading up on fruit, cheese, ham, and bread, I… Continue Reading
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