tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74131537068576500762024-02-02T08:23:09.158+00:00Forever on AdventuresThese are the days of our lives!Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-20943032530975160042016-07-15T12:55:00.001+01:002016-07-15T13:00:25.446+01:00Alhambra - Part 2 - A photo essay<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMSLoNz9e7BetCwdRv6SX-0-qHfr8ZbXIAM4Li7QwPwkJrrof0G71JzuCH91-Ax6HXau2HYlOKJMP9YNCgMS1OHgtfMkgPJ5MTZr5GHROIKjMXbqskJ7ANQS2TygMS7_FF7_6bHyIu3I8/s640/blogger-image--378362943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMSLoNz9e7BetCwdRv6SX-0-qHfr8ZbXIAM4Li7QwPwkJrrof0G71JzuCH91-Ax6HXau2HYlOKJMP9YNCgMS1OHgtfMkgPJ5MTZr5GHROIKjMXbqskJ7ANQS2TygMS7_FF7_6bHyIu3I8/s640/blogger-image--378362943.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxZotqNnlGQToakQ0hpwGd992DW_s6e77uMPcAuRVqh7-d0vV9aQuBwzbpZspJI65KjFfZEEDGCqQgFVzN0DoEKO1Na4rTCPkQ9v2xsSQkV6sePB7WcdbJILPwyNERJsSePUVfgOPhUpF/s640/blogger-image--1889964074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We did a little research and purchased our tickets online a few weeks before we left the UK. We had read that queues form early in the day and we also wanted to take advantage of a guided tour and we were so pleased we had bought our tickets in advance as when we arrived at the Palaces just after 9am there was already a queue of at least 100 people waiting to purchase tickets.<div><br><div>The Alhambra sits atop a high hill with commanding views of the surrounding countryside and Granada below. From the town itself looking up at the Alhambra it looks impressive not to mention the fabulous views of the palaces from viewpoints in and around town. We also liked the view of the palaces later at night when the building were all illuminated.</div><div><br></div><div>Back to the tour though and suffice to say, it was a great tour and one we are so pleased to have experienced. We learned a little more about the Catholic monarchs and the history of the Muslim occupation of the palaces. The architecture, grounds, gardens and views were spectacular and well worth the extra pesos to have a guide. The tour lasted for just over two and a half hours and that was about right for us. Our photos do not really do it justice and we took almost 200!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Walking up to the Alhambra</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriREosqL1aUke9CNpD9txZWimxJdDKW1vnCZ7U1OOGN5W4GSS-lGTyEF8bNlAtgDgt2B2HNiZemSC9fpeXi2z-sx9xMKKF9scCB7NZQ0PGxwskloJHR7pmuwLVQG4h7fPXPU-rEc35JyW/s640/blogger-image-2074703478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriREosqL1aUke9CNpD9txZWimxJdDKW1vnCZ7U1OOGN5W4GSS-lGTyEF8bNlAtgDgt2B2HNiZemSC9fpeXi2z-sx9xMKKF9scCB7NZQ0PGxwskloJHR7pmuwLVQG4h7fPXPU-rEc35JyW/s640/blogger-image-2074703478.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View of the town on the the way up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jI06Hhtv03RDsfbwR-KOjlsNBRODMrChUBY9OADSEGYMRhlHjIQYwhPD0eXl3EwudCrWfGP53QqG3fcPUhc7uciaySlSt1YPCdbEqWNHo3rUQ08dD9z68LzK8fxnxry5M8gdAgeInsa6/s640/blogger-image--1416377924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jI06Hhtv03RDsfbwR-KOjlsNBRODMrChUBY9OADSEGYMRhlHjIQYwhPD0eXl3EwudCrWfGP53QqG3fcPUhc7uciaySlSt1YPCdbEqWNHo3rUQ08dD9z68LzK8fxnxry5M8gdAgeInsa6/s640/blogger-image--1416377924.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjogEQNKdKT0Y3xNt9KR4tn3SqCQRxwKvdEShqedjS5nGoyD3XOPR_ks2acxYwAulh7cG9jtWH296UnpIniE1a-n73hIWOAAGyON33gX3TNTTiISff5l78464zfr95-zmbA0xZY8gKqA3/s640/blogger-image-911451948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjogEQNKdKT0Y3xNt9KR4tn3SqCQRxwKvdEShqedjS5nGoyD3XOPR_ks2acxYwAulh7cG9jtWH296UnpIniE1a-n73hIWOAAGyON33gX3TNTTiISff5l78464zfr95-zmbA0xZY8gKqA3/s640/blogger-image-911451948.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9Kup7en3O53ICRE-otEEsJ5fw4qwnq0l0PPXfKeNfOgboUOjwFdiOOXnMki_8ZMF-8MeVeYZxKgHNrTtDxjAFAz5gbTQom5ByQEqJ0LH1Ek9n5vy3dt5XCbb2p3-1H4t5zJLEzbUBMnq/s640/blogger-image-163774036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9Kup7en3O53ICRE-otEEsJ5fw4qwnq0l0PPXfKeNfOgboUOjwFdiOOXnMki_8ZMF-8MeVeYZxKgHNrTtDxjAFAz5gbTQom5ByQEqJ0LH1Ek9n5vy3dt5XCbb2p3-1H4t5zJLEzbUBMnq/s640/blogger-image-163774036.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cEZRVhwhHlFa-L09M-5nG02z8jXmKPASk0jN3MRQv7HqL9R_YLXq18oM5WJwu-49-IK_PuOR0MeWIV7aiApcpluGH84PL9aP-gYWMOC2gHxBcsoyWmzU38ohJ24DXqm1slx_rAJOyebf/s640/blogger-image-1432592858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cEZRVhwhHlFa-L09M-5nG02z8jXmKPASk0jN3MRQv7HqL9R_YLXq18oM5WJwu-49-IK_PuOR0MeWIV7aiApcpluGH84PL9aP-gYWMOC2gHxBcsoyWmzU38ohJ24DXqm1slx_rAJOyebf/s640/blogger-image-1432592858.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zyQtww9Z9izJf749mshlt0tDgEPVMAOYrIhMCpnFdSKdZ6ZofsMuqr6ujf_olqFluwyg7oLSEG1Plpffe2LLn-90RHWMrSxQoIfvzb_SEvhpI7OaZ-vLH_IkgXaUoi7J4lvH-0oIpt5F/s640/blogger-image-553492888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zyQtww9Z9izJf749mshlt0tDgEPVMAOYrIhMCpnFdSKdZ6ZofsMuqr6ujf_olqFluwyg7oLSEG1Plpffe2LLn-90RHWMrSxQoIfvzb_SEvhpI7OaZ-vLH_IkgXaUoi7J4lvH-0oIpt5F/s640/blogger-image-553492888.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-13531017907412879632016-07-14T14:59:00.001+01:002016-07-14T14:59:54.112+01:00Granada - Day 1 - Walking tour of the historic centre and the Arab
quarterAfter our bus journey we unpacked at the lovely compact apartment in the centre of town and headed out for a bite to eat and a wander. We knew little about Granada but had heard only good things so we were excited to explore over the next couple of days but with no real idea of what to expect.<div><br><div>Our first evening was a great start with cobbled streets winding through the neighbourhood, guitar playing locals and sangria and tapas for supper and ice creams and flamenco dancers to finish the evening how could we not be impressed.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXHB9EhYcPJ3RxVX3X-YFkeyHmy2oBeHfjKdfL2m9zNpex1ZP6F5g7ctjV0o-W91BfFtEBww_CbnyfSOvbd-fxBjcmyFAXIvja1rcuMPYB31sF87Y0u6pyHg5zmcPyzTRl9zJN_dWfCvu/s640/blogger-image--1424779925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXHB9EhYcPJ3RxVX3X-YFkeyHmy2oBeHfjKdfL2m9zNpex1ZP6F5g7ctjV0o-W91BfFtEBww_CbnyfSOvbd-fxBjcmyFAXIvja1rcuMPYB31sF87Y0u6pyHg5zmcPyzTRl9zJN_dWfCvu/s640/blogger-image--1424779925.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkQ4xBAvxjK59STRGvHFWEVmxtI-BHkg24Q-nnNujxdSH2NEWJiZl6RbeGM8WoE6Y-AHCsbJ7zdAAfmAra5YTyn9TmZvP2WaiR6AsmPMCWQp91wVo_-e5P6tzmJeTKMVG6WT6w5xzSnON/s640/blogger-image--203383421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkQ4xBAvxjK59STRGvHFWEVmxtI-BHkg24Q-nnNujxdSH2NEWJiZl6RbeGM8WoE6Y-AHCsbJ7zdAAfmAra5YTyn9TmZvP2WaiR6AsmPMCWQp91wVo_-e5P6tzmJeTKMVG6WT6w5xzSnON/s640/blogger-image--203383421.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We slept well and were up and out early for breakfast and to join a guided tour of the historic centre and the Arab quarter. A scrummy pain au chocolat and freshly brewed coffee solo gave us the boost we needed and off we went!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our guide was a knowledgable and funny guy and we thoroughly enjoyed the two hour tour which took us through the streets of the city and ended up high to a vantage point with stunning views of both the Alhambra palace and the surrounding countryside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We learned about the history of Granada and also some tips on places to eat including local vegan restaurants!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We enjoyed the architecture, mainly colonial, many plazas, churches and also the cathedral. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksrHzwDdrO9afw5BG0iwC8ADf2CMJbfByuvjYkObwdX1jIHLlhIr6pHsNFM-fL1tEZB_Fb6rvgvhRI8uSLWyhvTQOjhCXMHuqmJt-qige1XpfpZxKc7Tk0JPSt05RT1w2TtusiZK91qeV/s640/blogger-image--883810353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksrHzwDdrO9afw5BG0iwC8ADf2CMJbfByuvjYkObwdX1jIHLlhIr6pHsNFM-fL1tEZB_Fb6rvgvhRI8uSLWyhvTQOjhCXMHuqmJt-qige1XpfpZxKc7Tk0JPSt05RT1w2TtusiZK91qeV/s640/blogger-image--883810353.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We loved the sights and sounds of the Arab quarter with the bustling markets and smells of fresh tea leaves and spices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstnZ21umQ6pw326ML_x0G3TrHwjoBHz3y8s6VugR2w-p3sKvmG_tQUOlt9YPxvplT-4qLRoqHcELbymIlntpEyVsutdZeEOdG2AEM6qJ-RNQOUjZNLqHPSTXS-Ek_B1KAlTydbUzzKE5Q/s640/blogger-image--372106864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstnZ21umQ6pw326ML_x0G3TrHwjoBHz3y8s6VugR2w-p3sKvmG_tQUOlt9YPxvplT-4qLRoqHcELbymIlntpEyVsutdZeEOdG2AEM6qJ-RNQOUjZNLqHPSTXS-Ek_B1KAlTydbUzzKE5Q/s640/blogger-image--372106864.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIeVokfEYwJmANKVFywif4_IN6ra1vbAjNOGVkRY1y5eVymo2sesjln2vodajhStZQGRKVrmqNssTOhHifjb3GW9N036qnvoLjYZmMj5JkdNJ9VDj1Eu0FJmYEKNuhBicUsIWL7-T3czw/s640/blogger-image-1464901893.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The photos do not really do it justice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKX6-P25hm-WZR5Nskd5UK1-bvIarqsxDxcTxj17q4KrY5YVOCj1oaAPKI5vl_x2ce3aznzGSHPy7H8w8dFAZq2UujFUPuiXjC4EP5KtRpsMSqEQJCmkj4WBJP1j2h6nSZax7KSzRJ1QJ/s640/blogger-image--419511157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKX6-P25hm-WZR5Nskd5UK1-bvIarqsxDxcTxj17q4KrY5YVOCj1oaAPKI5vl_x2ce3aznzGSHPy7H8w8dFAZq2UujFUPuiXjC4EP5KtRpsMSqEQJCmkj4WBJP1j2h6nSZax7KSzRJ1QJ/s640/blogger-image--419511157.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Alhambra with the Sierra Nevada mountains in the distance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzXNveWpOY4kqPpv-Wcm7gI-_O3Dtjr-3VtIjXLfzLYjDwh66d4pTmI_LnM6gOSotEaHnZdtoMK2i47n9kbscuwvFKXZoUSC4Jzjl6xiCk0ToeKey9rXs2IUvVZdXRauRQ8pbuzHudZZg/s640/blogger-image--919601234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzXNveWpOY4kqPpv-Wcm7gI-_O3Dtjr-3VtIjXLfzLYjDwh66d4pTmI_LnM6gOSotEaHnZdtoMK2i47n9kbscuwvFKXZoUSC4Jzjl6xiCk0ToeKey9rXs2IUvVZdXRauRQ8pbuzHudZZg/s640/blogger-image--919601234.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-67666686191587442122016-07-14T14:31:00.001+01:002016-07-14T14:31:55.903+01:00Granada, Andalusia, Spain.<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">'Owing to a cancellation we found ourselves with a couple of weeks free, one of which was quickly filled with a new client living near Nerja on the Costa deal Sol. After checking out nearby places we were pleased to see that Granada was less than two hours from Nerja by bus and so we searched for decent AirBnB accommodation and started to plan a visit ahead of our house and pet sit in Nerja.</span></div><div>We left from Bristol airport on a breezy and chilly afternoon arriving just over two hours later to a balmy evening in Malaga. We took the train a couple of stops to our overnight hotel in Malaga (www.barcelo.com), and once there relaxed with a few beers and watched the footie!</div><div><br></div><div>Waiting for the train at the airport station</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CAzv71WlyLqUSRaprgbaiTYx_aJAHok7_GKPA-FtUSWXi7eQkdseioHIYDk2fn2UHOTW0AAuXhyphenhyphenP8mxCHLuzv0KHLW_1WD5YFpDVt4EbJfTDJDqRQa-UnwJ57tH5-NEkD7NyCpEyBekl/s640/blogger-image-1924940602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CAzv71WlyLqUSRaprgbaiTYx_aJAHok7_GKPA-FtUSWXi7eQkdseioHIYDk2fn2UHOTW0AAuXhyphenhyphenP8mxCHLuzv0KHLW_1WD5YFpDVt4EbJfTDJDqRQa-UnwJ57tH5-NEkD7NyCpEyBekl/s640/blogger-image-1924940602.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next morning and after a decent nights sleep we headed out in search of somewhere for brekkie. We found a great little pavement cafe where we enjoyed some delicious coffee, freshly squeezed juice and toasted cheese sandwiches! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCp7muTl2nGhH_8zOvz1OduBAP7NOskLeqWXZT6-8bvmXspcM_Mgs0oKiqIuqbDKhlT4TqHzLJZ0bafeu7Hc5FCCzcvFWHdnrihWqydSKmo_oxwsuZMFW7qWIgjNyVHkGCCVe7aEsFvTI/s640/blogger-image-1868703264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCp7muTl2nGhH_8zOvz1OduBAP7NOskLeqWXZT6-8bvmXspcM_Mgs0oKiqIuqbDKhlT4TqHzLJZ0bafeu7Hc5FCCzcvFWHdnrihWqydSKmo_oxwsuZMFW7qWIgjNyVHkGCCVe7aEsFvTI/s640/blogger-image-1868703264.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKas9UJ1GBFTAIwj_yhrBo9E4k3__Zka-TMdljurZRQp__AQW94vf_c56N37udlNCJbcmH8ew5dG78Zoc_r-LYgPsZjeRxL0DYyhcI87vAtUjCjEjOSYoXH71IYzyShdl4ohZ68NZxVOx/s640/blogger-image--1936803016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKas9UJ1GBFTAIwj_yhrBo9E4k3__Zka-TMdljurZRQp__AQW94vf_c56N37udlNCJbcmH8ew5dG78Zoc_r-LYgPsZjeRxL0DYyhcI87vAtUjCjEjOSYoXH71IYzyShdl4ohZ68NZxVOx/s640/blogger-image--1936803016.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Suitably refreshed and replenished we made our way back to the hotel to collect our bags and headed to the bus station for the non stop service to Granada. It was a very warm morning and whilst waiting for the bus some light refreshments were needed! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1OMH33lcLbsVDUiC3_2hAn7-_rNd3-M28wl8fpvNKJbBp4k8Xs-Hh2X7UhITakqZqDl-bBp3pHHSQbaQxtfHWkpexrWHYZRFW8Gg_GtxDfB4v2vs7cNdk02pKV6XYpiXp3S9o347UBrc/s640/blogger-image--252883886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1OMH33lcLbsVDUiC3_2hAn7-_rNd3-M28wl8fpvNKJbBp4k8Xs-Hh2X7UhITakqZqDl-bBp3pHHSQbaQxtfHWkpexrWHYZRFW8Gg_GtxDfB4v2vs7cNdk02pKV6XYpiXp3S9o347UBrc/s640/blogger-image--252883886.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The journey from Malaga centre to Granada bus station on the outskirts of town took just under two hours and the bus was very clean and comfy. We had front row seat too which was a bonus!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI9hJX5yH2nG7rIpRXC0SuXFHjqeGdM8K1qu10MKjSDffJ7jDh-kGtML3rn3OfJpzlsx30HSPaFXVdTm-WZ36YxdGRM5hgfjnH0oge6eiurwjwfFcnlQMV2mwxZCXAJM9yGySf0QFPUzw/s640/blogger-image-1179828404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI9hJX5yH2nG7rIpRXC0SuXFHjqeGdM8K1qu10MKjSDffJ7jDh-kGtML3rn3OfJpzlsx30HSPaFXVdTm-WZ36YxdGRM5hgfjnH0oge6eiurwjwfFcnlQMV2mwxZCXAJM9yGySf0QFPUzw/s640/blogger-image-1179828404.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Although motorway for the most part we did get to see some pretty rural scenery en route.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6Q1SvWjJa4mEYFf2fPbl86NuC27ZlKEXBLovouOL3W14-bFaCELvwk8ZMaWVQDKk2gAi5vXNGybyc117YQXMOrH-2uDxDcFT9V7B5qvlnyOmw_XEMf3EGKmm22d7Yv27uFheuSsjiIOL/s640/blogger-image--2119231965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6Q1SvWjJa4mEYFf2fPbl86NuC27ZlKEXBLovouOL3W14-bFaCELvwk8ZMaWVQDKk2gAi5vXNGybyc117YQXMOrH-2uDxDcFT9V7B5qvlnyOmw_XEMf3EGKmm22d7Yv27uFheuSsjiIOL/s640/blogger-image--2119231965.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURYnbbt-63oRRKCaqtr7jk4wKq7pDsRn5k5k3Mz6gINUEa6rE9MYjPoqBWR8U5FSRlaPk3Nje7qHS1L8kCVt03hPGqMErMR_-mT7aZ3gW3CVJzhxicJ7IFmFoE4PblMqvwIOcI6S5uPuc/s640/blogger-image-120707380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURYnbbt-63oRRKCaqtr7jk4wKq7pDsRn5k5k3Mz6gINUEa6rE9MYjPoqBWR8U5FSRlaPk3Nje7qHS1L8kCVt03hPGqMErMR_-mT7aZ3gW3CVJzhxicJ7IFmFoE4PblMqvwIOcI6S5uPuc/s640/blogger-image-120707380.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEi1e1NCL5KjH4DkjvMCotH9pkIOk_kdk__u1EMaWUnqdRpp9BPMPCj9mKG91i3qA30j_TKhtqFH5K5vTk8xFhda9x9mjrrip8kLT6_ZcBNldrMMTd0TzD7VdJ6_ti055pRzPJ9K5gM0zb/s640/blogger-image-340047727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEi1e1NCL5KjH4DkjvMCotH9pkIOk_kdk__u1EMaWUnqdRpp9BPMPCj9mKG91i3qA30j_TKhtqFH5K5vTk8xFhda9x9mjrrip8kLT6_ZcBNldrMMTd0TzD7VdJ6_ti055pRzPJ9K5gM0zb/s640/blogger-image-340047727.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-23586250029167398012016-07-14T14:13:00.001+01:002016-07-14T14:13:32.958+01:00Walking the dog and lazy days.The bulk of our time in DC was spent exploring new places and revisiting familiar ones in between days spent playing with the pup and reading.<div><br></div><div>Our last full day in town we walked to the Lincoln Memorial statue and returned via the streets of downtown admiring the architecture of the buildings and enjoying the afternoon sunshine. It seemed all too soon our time stateside had come to an end and we were sorry to say goodbye to dear Pixel but hope to look after him again in the not too distant future. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLy4bEh9hQxD6B4Lr4pNLZ0mAnZQ3JAG1nHT1LW27Ciw72g0YBzQL-lbA8HrAVSUWyXWgrrZEhO7iswxkjqeRhg8hjez8U8TnZnhGTuCmUvguSFtxf74OqQ-gkMhLJwR94aPouTeOTeN3u/s640/blogger-image-1275473374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLy4bEh9hQxD6B4Lr4pNLZ0mAnZQ3JAG1nHT1LW27Ciw72g0YBzQL-lbA8HrAVSUWyXWgrrZEhO7iswxkjqeRhg8hjez8U8TnZnhGTuCmUvguSFtxf74OqQ-gkMhLJwR94aPouTeOTeN3u/s640/blogger-image-1275473374.jpg"></a></div><br><div>We had time to pack up and clean before our Uber cab took us back to Dulles airport for our UK bound transatlantic overnight flight. We ate supper at the airport, good old reliable pizza(!) and hoped to be away on time as the flight details showed the aircraft was ready for us to board and to head to the gate which suggested we were on course for a scheduled departure. However, a local storm and a tornado warning minutes before take off meant that we our departure was delayed for over an hour. Since we were already on board there was nothing to do save watch a film until we finally took off. </div><div>The rest of the flight was thankfully uneventful. 😊</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWDriO5SDsUgv_8yGjxgX0hklAM13qewwmWasnBbXxrRQ9J43hj6a6KKFG2wnX2YcPcu1GIwabKQj5t1z2CyuA55ISZvwqehP_kCHbr_kMthDnxBmPq5YFEOwoL3eKTMtBuxPdAuOf8sD/s640/blogger-image-2033612997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWDriO5SDsUgv_8yGjxgX0hklAM13qewwmWasnBbXxrRQ9J43hj6a6KKFG2wnX2YcPcu1GIwabKQj5t1z2CyuA55ISZvwqehP_kCHbr_kMthDnxBmPq5YFEOwoL3eKTMtBuxPdAuOf8sD/s640/blogger-image-2033612997.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-62449422615310900762016-07-14T14:02:00.001+01:002016-07-14T14:02:12.940+01:00Sunday Morning Market in DuPont CircleLIf Gay Pride was the highlight on Saturday then the local farmers market was the highlight on Sunday. Lots of organic, local and fresh produce and plenty of strawberries!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvalK9ofZbzc9DutGhwzCzK6Zwl-iEB-pLGxBtj1AUn_wytVUWeoPvZLl3z_hL_pk8dff9iG0e0sq4MCnlJbbU2VeVkEZ4TVCeb-mYzahmxR8e8ecaKQDMQ8cmjoJeEU-rKAIJI_rbkjhs/s640/blogger-image--996891997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvalK9ofZbzc9DutGhwzCzK6Zwl-iEB-pLGxBtj1AUn_wytVUWeoPvZLl3z_hL_pk8dff9iG0e0sq4MCnlJbbU2VeVkEZ4TVCeb-mYzahmxR8e8ecaKQDMQ8cmjoJeEU-rKAIJI_rbkjhs/s640/blogger-image--996891997.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2hREN0gV5-oieJJ5Fthvylpnqv-PKwtIP1o5Ut8NY0ERrVOGUKL_DMLUl4NmSHizLGsETaY3r8sjRrCmRiwoYfxsMSPcfgz6W3eL53fk1pFkvZQshoC0w-EkV2-D3s_Zoue6-cOipjSc/s640/blogger-image-1569767060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Wall to wall sunshine. Homemade margueritas. New friends. Best. Pride. 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The architecture here is predominantly new classical and the buildings include the National Archives. We walked along Pennsylvania Avenue and stopped at the FBI building! We had previously booked tickets for a tour of the Ford theatre which is where Lincoln was shot and we also visited the house across the street where he died. 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We were delighted to be asked to look after her pet dog and new home, an apartment in a Victorian brownstone in central DC.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40xqVibGKSv8aQVcLHHQMTQo_V1aMi9wmgexhEJtHbG0ynLUJMPS8NEOMyYR-ycK0qAtvDQ3JH5revBquL4MUCYwgN0MmLkECTu64G-t7vlD2or8j9knVipP0-l6Ax5opJnG2cGlxGdRw/s640/blogger-image--1585559976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40xqVibGKSv8aQVcLHHQMTQo_V1aMi9wmgexhEJtHbG0ynLUJMPS8NEOMyYR-ycK0qAtvDQ3JH5revBquL4MUCYwgN0MmLkECTu64G-t7vlD2or8j9knVipP0-l6Ax5opJnG2cGlxGdRw/s640/blogger-image--1585559976.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div>Whilst Della checked out the neighbourhood I finished up in Manchester and then flew out to join her.</div><div>Thanks to the location of the apartment we were able easily explore the area on foot and using the metro. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobcg9Evr1AZ9HfmYLyzcywePSKrp6i0QZ-LjyiBzTr5wkMjmCD0u4joSRkcnuLKmg4IImgrgJLm7gtphtXy6a8ZQPG4niuYdArI5UXUKDI4_yhrGDGPK4WD03ItzAqc3VbAurDeKAYUS0/s640/blogger-image-91707434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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However, a forecast of moderate seas for the trip to Mahe proved to be an understatement and we had quite a rough ride. Fine for me but Della who suffers with travel sickness was quite poorly.</div><div><br></div><div>Before we boarded the ferry we noticed lots of tropical fish swimming feet from us. The photos don't do them justice but they were lovely to see.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXPE28PuMpRLHg_QX-6-Fs9dRUc9K1mR5y95u_ovNRK9fqXwU9f24zxVmd6vDWH5r9tfhC-LhG4qaLv5IQZ7bvi1snt9sNmP2N9XigPR-ktiWNZ_sRAE5J0wo2vz8kG54qklW96OGyLvi/s640/blogger-image-1030007745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXPE28PuMpRLHg_QX-6-Fs9dRUc9K1mR5y95u_ovNRK9fqXwU9f24zxVmd6vDWH5r9tfhC-LhG4qaLv5IQZ7bvi1snt9sNmP2N9XigPR-ktiWNZ_sRAE5J0wo2vz8kG54qklW96OGyLvi/s640/blogger-image-1030007745.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CWJlGj6WoyujN5AIjtvlO1w8J7hr20mPPqmZOqvYzMsCz5J4DjJkWubDIV6f6karjtLPRlgzOp7qfZRjgEl2pulSzd-EU7jPjZVJ14Uf028t9CNDz_6Z5rWiu5AC7osykqW48QPDfrXi/s640/blogger-image--99015376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CWJlGj6WoyujN5AIjtvlO1w8J7hr20mPPqmZOqvYzMsCz5J4DjJkWubDIV6f6karjtLPRlgzOp7qfZRjgEl2pulSzd-EU7jPjZVJ14Uf028t9CNDz_6Z5rWiu5AC7osykqW48QPDfrXi/s640/blogger-image--99015376.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0H2my0rAqpE1fK5IFLDHVLpA-POLeaIDKZNnzid_nTGjaO-1BmgeYHyk4ELwPaeBslg42FO5mC1jQQX4TAWCLWnGkATfGuK5aeJNA8KdlDxETKC87rhf1y3WQAOZ6B-UF7ZT_U-Ec0WY6/s640/blogger-image-640297874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0H2my0rAqpE1fK5IFLDHVLpA-POLeaIDKZNnzid_nTGjaO-1BmgeYHyk4ELwPaeBslg42FO5mC1jQQX4TAWCLWnGkATfGuK5aeJNA8KdlDxETKC87rhf1y3WQAOZ6B-UF7ZT_U-Ec0WY6/s640/blogger-image-640297874.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVfQkm6msew0IPjqjPJUXIkX7jainULfi9pX4T7AQUxDNvK0OfaqcJ32ii30s4RuLwZE58Z9tDDTJuYs4btJK8fhY33N1ErVb6NOfi-LkLhqn-_ptLq17L114SzmvnTsf-3Di7ndhkm4_/s640/blogger-image--929326371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVfQkm6msew0IPjqjPJUXIkX7jainULfi9pX4T7AQUxDNvK0OfaqcJ32ii30s4RuLwZE58Z9tDDTJuYs4btJK8fhY33N1ErVb6NOfi-LkLhqn-_ptLq17L114SzmvnTsf-3Di7ndhkm4_/s640/blogger-image--929326371.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>On arrival she felt fragile so when we were at our B & B for the night she rested up. Thankfully, she was feeling much better later in the day and in the early evening we headed out for supper at the local beachfront pizzeria. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXRMDlZkym5TazuppIwRM8mMAEpvRW4Vwlj-JacSIMq-gyuLtiYr070VtRBaTsEdXHmu48nK9SxOiiltUKzOU-y1hSG-TAfir7dtZZZdT1mCJflop9HtLCLXUZ4qzMJjfzC49-vHCOAefJ/s640/blogger-image-1313486381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXRMDlZkym5TazuppIwRM8mMAEpvRW4Vwlj-JacSIMq-gyuLtiYr070VtRBaTsEdXHmu48nK9SxOiiltUKzOU-y1hSG-TAfir7dtZZZdT1mCJflop9HtLCLXUZ4qzMJjfzC49-vHCOAefJ/s640/blogger-image-1313486381.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJq_a1tsMIY217SMoocAJPiVmyhtvDO3pn2V9NFTNLg3kXZzQGDCOwFy06N241QF7HGLr2RPznMyI4u8jk34yg7DIg-VtUETojB9-VUDVOgWIzT_DoNxBA8QvO6qpkaioopNZJIGp1j4X9/s640/blogger-image--570309443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJq_a1tsMIY217SMoocAJPiVmyhtvDO3pn2V9NFTNLg3kXZzQGDCOwFy06N241QF7HGLr2RPznMyI4u8jk34yg7DIg-VtUETojB9-VUDVOgWIzT_DoNxBA8QvO6qpkaioopNZJIGp1j4X9/s640/blogger-image--570309443.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Our B & B had a lovely balcony with views of the Indian Ocean and a very comfy bed! </div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As luck would have it, Wednesday evenings is night market in Mahe and we wandered around the various stalls and watched as local performed music and dance before heading back. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-76229735430727503462016-05-27T20:16:00.001+01:002016-05-27T20:16:29.134+01:00Final day on La DigueWe waved goodbye to our trusty bikes and opted to walk our last day on the island. Mainly because we planned to head to the highest point, and cycling would be impossible for us light weights!<div>After a tropical downpour first thing, we headed out and it took us around 2 hours to reach the top. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8Z_8E-mbIG-kwbHgI_xh6GQlG6YJlTThBeR14B2pYwdyaBa2P8kCxqOxwL9y5NV8OPlewBFfsVGyDB-kg8Pop7C-aOxkfqih5NGOp2Gkzfmm2b_2sK9qfsqdbEDb61_vCn3JpJsxnwFq/s640/blogger-image-696354790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8Z_8E-mbIG-kwbHgI_xh6GQlG6YJlTThBeR14B2pYwdyaBa2P8kCxqOxwL9y5NV8OPlewBFfsVGyDB-kg8Pop7C-aOxkfqih5NGOp2Gkzfmm2b_2sK9qfsqdbEDb61_vCn3JpJsxnwFq/s640/blogger-image-696354790.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuGg-yVkmkbcdXzkcZ0lg-SB2U7QTGmi4_4i4yERu0WHpPiI9w7O-04-6IPh0aRGMwRe78QIQxYEDcuGHvkhqodN5wO32NSgw30VZhLMjM7-oGou0h0IUj_0Odca34uqe__FNNtMiESZp/s640/blogger-image--1590751591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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No doubt brought out by the earlier downpour.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7NspQWwmh4L2xaGrihuZq1yES_3MyEFdjySjgOScjnmN5Hwcw5QFSDkMSGAaSZJCKUL7IYMLfr5HD5tdzg1gVOM3wrzEvha0TRUuAcvy0ptwdE8WT6c-pjqZLwaZbBLBfSGx_fNJqUbI/s640/blogger-image--116126509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7NspQWwmh4L2xaGrihuZq1yES_3MyEFdjySjgOScjnmN5Hwcw5QFSDkMSGAaSZJCKUL7IYMLfr5HD5tdzg1gVOM3wrzEvha0TRUuAcvy0ptwdE8WT6c-pjqZLwaZbBLBfSGx_fNJqUbI/s640/blogger-image--116126509.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>We had a rest back at the villa before venturing out for a pre dinner stroll along the last stretch of the island we had yet to explore - we saw a giant centipede </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HH80N-E4jI7rqzQs1SCSj5c418ufShGZ3r0qk6aQmdLiyDmLW7JbetoPoUH9d0N-OY9M5ZmlJHQBihFc_CajJ_lCrpGtaH4QlLmHwmhSLmiKUM4dd0dDlAz9i_JSni2AHUl0m5WSG4Mc/s640/blogger-image--341989850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HH80N-E4jI7rqzQs1SCSj5c418ufShGZ3r0qk6aQmdLiyDmLW7JbetoPoUH9d0N-OY9M5ZmlJHQBihFc_CajJ_lCrpGtaH4QlLmHwmhSLmiKUM4dd0dDlAz9i_JSni2AHUl0m5WSG4Mc/s640/blogger-image--341989850.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeF6P2wR-feq8QpPpo9UpjVKGRqFuwzzOxb7xRbLiAfEyaUnzP4Hbr8GquWpS_y2n6Tjc75XO4ipN7XZWnSCRFZDOm5GL5RpN3LZOEdGm7q_pWBNxJ9nQRVSMjRuS_6B9RQNO-ApC9N9kR/s640/blogger-image--2038089407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeF6P2wR-feq8QpPpo9UpjVKGRqFuwzzOxb7xRbLiAfEyaUnzP4Hbr8GquWpS_y2n6Tjc75XO4ipN7XZWnSCRFZDOm5GL5RpN3LZOEdGm7q_pWBNxJ9nQRVSMjRuS_6B9RQNO-ApC9N9kR/s640/blogger-image--2038089407.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>and more lovely coastline, it was quiet and pleasant but the weather at sea had turned rough and we were hoping that it would calm down before our sailing in the morning....</div><div><br></div><div>After our wander we stopped at a recommended fish restaurant where we enjoyed a delicious supper before heading back to pack.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqu9znfLukzO7V_HwP1Qoo0SbsEyMnToVumVfg_IvFM9MeJeGo8hfk6whYeQFocNVb5_8K5i53IwykvFZpvB4QuPb6SvP2Moa4ov0-Golmz7sU3syiC-68sVwYf-j_gZhXTcsNHbguQHSa/s640/blogger-image-419493572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqu9znfLukzO7V_HwP1Qoo0SbsEyMnToVumVfg_IvFM9MeJeGo8hfk6whYeQFocNVb5_8K5i53IwykvFZpvB4QuPb6SvP2Moa4ov0-Golmz7sU3syiC-68sVwYf-j_gZhXTcsNHbguQHSa/s640/blogger-image-419493572.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqPNQO7tHjtGLvwcMR3xM4Kv-7K8VNfhyF29njhQ_Wlol7Xz_iPpnZ1NsfbnIi78NVaP0TdtKr4GEYRUUHrK0SHe5mAnXVVkVyhs2gOCGIgDBGfDabSJIgUIbREY9OvnPAplkPiT12NTm/s640/blogger-image-1314420449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqPNQO7tHjtGLvwcMR3xM4Kv-7K8VNfhyF29njhQ_Wlol7Xz_iPpnZ1NsfbnIi78NVaP0TdtKr4GEYRUUHrK0SHe5mAnXVVkVyhs2gOCGIgDBGfDabSJIgUIbREY9OvnPAplkPiT12NTm/s640/blogger-image-1314420449.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-88257378518045121782016-05-27T19:34:00.001+01:002016-05-27T20:03:05.284+01:00La Digue - Day 3We are agreed we could definitely get used to living somewhere there is no traffic! Second day for us to explore this lovely little island paradise and so after breakfast we set off on our bikes to explore the east and southern tip of the island.<div>Our bike ride took us on a route through the centre of the island and some stunning forest </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3AA-w0IQ5bTIuj6MmBv1y5jxMyyzxYwhV4yb4zioj2UAOj1MnGe9eOfE0mJlpcQOEOM6bwEklRzDjyqD-48eEC-SmXeMx6k9CbgUYrh-hicsdlIl5skC-j7RIo2X1YbDdb4mXD9hjbclo/s640/blogger-image--514012850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3AA-w0IQ5bTIuj6MmBv1y5jxMyyzxYwhV4yb4zioj2UAOj1MnGe9eOfE0mJlpcQOEOM6bwEklRzDjyqD-48eEC-SmXeMx6k9CbgUYrh-hicsdlIl5skC-j7RIo2X1YbDdb4mXD9hjbclo/s640/blogger-image--514012850.jpg"></font></a></div></div><div>before we arrived at yet another gorgeous beach! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdLp__jxp9Q9o-Xt3CXS4U_pzkT9G3oPkVYOVpGPopiW2VxyecgulteKk43a0K_np5yDl6P8KinagJ90-0GJmjZpHGAWe00K6eRE_55WEb8i1wHIV9D1i5aQK_zjyEdJwaVnCK_SxLnu0/s640/blogger-image--1540598634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdLp__jxp9Q9o-Xt3CXS4U_pzkT9G3oPkVYOVpGPopiW2VxyecgulteKk43a0K_np5yDl6P8KinagJ90-0GJmjZpHGAWe00K6eRE_55WEb8i1wHIV9D1i5aQK_zjyEdJwaVnCK_SxLnu0/s640/blogger-image--1540598634.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRTrjWcJOjmn2u845h_LFa2sbsYcyWTp-61lgQxyc7hP4OgG5rvntS-ZLPLc4Q1F9dshyphenhyphenxXBgbdnuHBy1BQe3V0gGetQagqe2ZkLRLnKS1vKe8IsYO1GCwk1NYrMKarrBbgohQjwXhryL/s640/blogger-image-22709937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRTrjWcJOjmn2u845h_LFa2sbsYcyWTp-61lgQxyc7hP4OgG5rvntS-ZLPLc4Q1F9dshyphenhyphenxXBgbdnuHBy1BQe3V0gGetQagqe2ZkLRLnKS1vKe8IsYO1GCwk1NYrMKarrBbgohQjwXhryL/s640/blogger-image-22709937.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There was a shack at the beachfront with a BBQ and we investigated further, turns out it was a creole buffet with fish as the main event but a vegetarian option was available as we're cool beers! We thought it would be rude not to partake!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEise5nZNzI73ynvQWgwR1bEiYn078RtHOwA6kMq_Hqz5vEMyoNn1ZBCjNq09vEKX4qGof224WuJPv7k4IhwuQZt6r7aLKrhrcNrAN7yDMTnQBNo0gHIsEkK_43807BvBSWJx4Gzc3K9NFrN/s640/blogger-image--101518651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEise5nZNzI73ynvQWgwR1bEiYn078RtHOwA6kMq_Hqz5vEMyoNn1ZBCjNq09vEKX4qGof224WuJPv7k4IhwuQZt6r7aLKrhrcNrAN7yDMTnQBNo0gHIsEkK_43807BvBSWJx4Gzc3K9NFrN/s640/blogger-image--101518651.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwsDwZIHv6V9C7uliBrWdGQEu6EeNHNT4GMxwNYIBtNNozNJ9pQK3Pi6pm4YlTI5I1Wjr1XGk1mrqbZDxkrfPxCflVkfRlBnqzoIv2pSFRnYAKH_LA_NPKnsHOsLHRmnfKET3QZ8WKOvQ/s640/blogger-image-2134896045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwsDwZIHv6V9C7uliBrWdGQEu6EeNHNT4GMxwNYIBtNNozNJ9pQK3Pi6pm4YlTI5I1Wjr1XGk1mrqbZDxkrfPxCflVkfRlBnqzoIv2pSFRnYAKH_LA_NPKnsHOsLHRmnfKET3QZ8WKOvQ/s640/blogger-image-2134896045.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrTINbn6fkw7XFzyCZ2dWrDoSk1HiatRvmtjnyP9G7oyc-tq6EWehCU87Z_sUU2lqRRnAo5RpkE33RvU1sd2kYcsqavWdaK5vQAYudlohGYkwM5CWkY9PpvUlWaAo9z2146ZRkOeVBIaU/s640/blogger-image--729756672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrTINbn6fkw7XFzyCZ2dWrDoSk1HiatRvmtjnyP9G7oyc-tq6EWehCU87Z_sUU2lqRRnAo5RpkE33RvU1sd2kYcsqavWdaK5vQAYudlohGYkwM5CWkY9PpvUlWaAo9z2146ZRkOeVBIaU/s640/blogger-image--729756672.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was delicious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-39013104133253221712016-05-27T18:32:00.001+01:002016-05-27T18:32:44.622+01:00La Digue - Day 2<div>Sunday 17th April</div><div><br></div><div>Woke early doors and had a cuppa in bed before breakfast on the balcony. Bikes were delivered last night so we headed out to explore. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Xrx68XEzQmEOVV0e5ybj5QNbQ95ouFaetEgBqUlvnvZgYIrwDN0F8Ymlzsdb7oJD7N2Qc11-p4-8maPj-P8FEgxcIa70p2VCkDe8AIaVd4Nudqr-BysGHr0CaewR1d72uJW3IRdlYwPs/s640/blogger-image--1100959239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Xrx68XEzQmEOVV0e5ybj5QNbQ95ouFaetEgBqUlvnvZgYIrwDN0F8Ymlzsdb7oJD7N2Qc11-p4-8maPj-P8FEgxcIa70p2VCkDe8AIaVd4Nudqr-BysGHr0CaewR1d72uJW3IRdlYwPs/s640/blogger-image--1100959239.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The weather was very warm again but there was a lovely sea breeze and plenty of shade along the "roads". We cycled the west coast and along to the beach at Source d'Argent reputedly the No 1 beach in the world! It is quite stunning. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyx3ZjzVPKsc9u7RIJgTaRTJVGGcBjF0vfqwefGzH3EtaQcz9oMO-rxsxradKaBSeNb9fMwlVFya5SW4NmCZdfEyAGPp67I5hqBIdJgnBg54KMf8NebrScvIahjbZGFPT300xmfkaggWg/s640/blogger-image-1327187173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyx3ZjzVPKsc9u7RIJgTaRTJVGGcBjF0vfqwefGzH3EtaQcz9oMO-rxsxradKaBSeNb9fMwlVFya5SW4NmCZdfEyAGPp67I5hqBIdJgnBg54KMf8NebrScvIahjbZGFPT300xmfkaggWg/s640/blogger-image-1327187173.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCH_DtnsPxrCpHih1tJYHSuaAfshpMtlCCcEXOH-N0IdArIaLWsH0UmbU-FUddYnZ9hroXGj_7USenmGl29L3tl16V63TGu63WQ1xWbKbKz7qnA4avJyA3aAb2IAcLqt6uHFF4o4i0Crjf/s640/blogger-image--1834995016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It is all go in paradise!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg221gOvBeHkUMu16EqI5pG-JT811LSG9aKVGa0eV_40tuOCKIFFwzWDW2OdtUD5CL5aosu1fJ0OBFBHBOIIlJRWI5SmI7cYFi_dr65gFWEk8E8vu26qX1Ixh4wLO4UTqpZVK9feVkwpBvv/s640/blogger-image-262138013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg221gOvBeHkUMu16EqI5pG-JT811LSG9aKVGa0eV_40tuOCKIFFwzWDW2OdtUD5CL5aosu1fJ0OBFBHBOIIlJRWI5SmI7cYFi_dr65gFWEk8E8vu26qX1Ixh4wLO4UTqpZVK9feVkwpBvv/s640/blogger-image-262138013.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-9329295203746338962016-05-19T19:26:00.001+01:002016-05-19T19:26:41.114+01:00La Digue - Day 1<div>Saturday 16th April</div><div><br></div><div>Today we left for the nearby island of La Digue so after packing and saying our goodbyes we made our way to the jetty returning our car to Elvis! The ferry ride was a short 15 minute crossing and the weather was very hot and humidity at 85%!! </div><div><br></div><div><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQA3ay9u1-2IjKdkbkmwYimbz49rmGuh7GBIxFoVXtne9Y3Ej8YlVs3c0TlWTS0hXmQCGU9lLR6MOLy86aS9YjKqLa2bMaj0sOq2irlhr8elTVECsCARjvUUHf4fe7zu92W8N8nvIkLv2/s640/blogger-image-1384409492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQA3ay9u1-2IjKdkbkmwYimbz49rmGuh7GBIxFoVXtne9Y3Ej8YlVs3c0TlWTS0hXmQCGU9lLR6MOLy86aS9YjKqLa2bMaj0sOq2irlhr8elTVECsCARjvUUHf4fe7zu92W8N8nvIkLv2/s640/blogger-image-1384409492.jpg"></a></font></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzwRYMn01hzI0wOqQWLq21e_5cFuV-PLaOnbXpk73JwlNZLB500bLTxi3ay5bJGr0DrUibpPm1ElHVX7mehEcKeith_WnI4tewT_fuhehNOpuJ2WgwkZaslCmkOUcKKfxaK9a-hRDi1-v/s640/blogger-image-1761020991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzwRYMn01hzI0wOqQWLq21e_5cFuV-PLaOnbXpk73JwlNZLB500bLTxi3ay5bJGr0DrUibpPm1ElHVX7mehEcKeith_WnI4tewT_fuhehNOpuJ2WgwkZaslCmkOUcKKfxaK9a-hRDi1-v/s640/blogger-image-1761020991.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>On La Digue the main forms of transport are bikes and walking but there are a couple of taxis so we didn't have to walk the 15mins to our new accommodation in the midday heat. On arrival we were delighted to find our villa more than met our expectations. Huge with a terrace and upstairs balcony set in a peaceful garden in the local neighbourhood. Nice vibe too.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QX1HqLAf9mfzPrH3uLdxky0ogloCSfEhegiQnKtaP5LqpWlE2QUvuxFoKfZ1Uy9LSXNsPcUn8dNDoYcEF05gtIEMrMg5GHB8dqE4Xm4_CGCLuPUFmquh25y5S0u_UTvccPjH6xGbiM4l/s640/blogger-image-807778050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QX1HqLAf9mfzPrH3uLdxky0ogloCSfEhegiQnKtaP5LqpWlE2QUvuxFoKfZ1Uy9LSXNsPcUn8dNDoYcEF05gtIEMrMg5GHB8dqE4Xm4_CGCLuPUFmquh25y5S0u_UTvccPjH6xGbiM4l/s640/blogger-image-807778050.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div>After a rest we went out later in the day to explore downtown La Digue which consists basically of one street which runs parallel to the coast. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil39oUrQ8W-gL6uWQKhTgi5p5YrBiodVFDh87niTc8MMYkN5Y55rZqDrntqPaglVMSydowQuVib4tzRTt1Ix_-x4HAJU7Pnj6Wvtzebi6Op9KdgklGY9ExQlH9hqWFcUJ4gQizLlTAr42y/s640/blogger-image-2117903838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil39oUrQ8W-gL6uWQKhTgi5p5YrBiodVFDh87niTc8MMYkN5Y55rZqDrntqPaglVMSydowQuVib4tzRTt1Ix_-x4HAJU7Pnj6Wvtzebi6Op9KdgklGY9ExQlH9hqWFcUJ4gQizLlTAr42y/s640/blogger-image-2117903838.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCugw5tWaQzyMKL9h3c3F-D_FufyHOvJhNUfKsytM10DjB6IlO8MnYXLvj6vlPI7aiAC5jilMNjmuLgOnByaD7jY7xthAT0RlVamlKNZmb3s8oMSs_UsRcCet3MxM6ajPZZWnnGqzAsYfo/s640/blogger-image--1456792870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCugw5tWaQzyMKL9h3c3F-D_FufyHOvJhNUfKsytM10DjB6IlO8MnYXLvj6vlPI7aiAC5jilMNjmuLgOnByaD7jY7xthAT0RlVamlKNZmb3s8oMSs_UsRcCet3MxM6ajPZZWnnGqzAsYfo/s640/blogger-image--1456792870.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRu2AnU-MHUyFqc6GBeCa9Ccg8Jw-3_JXeDSiS5epseBDP62acWlQ12PvdO1-J4Qt3FEZInN5pJ4GG0Shsz1DE69LAmHYumEYEcaOzd5e-uqAjHkSdbc5WULwFYxKDHra3RJUvLQ892EE0/s640/blogger-image--1410917107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRu2AnU-MHUyFqc6GBeCa9Ccg8Jw-3_JXeDSiS5epseBDP62acWlQ12PvdO1-J4Qt3FEZInN5pJ4GG0Shsz1DE69LAmHYumEYEcaOzd5e-uqAjHkSdbc5WULwFYxKDHra3RJUvLQ892EE0/s640/blogger-image--1410917107.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Very nice area and great views over to Praslin and nearby islands. After sunset we made our way back getting a few provisions on the way.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div>Supper was a simple pasta meal on the terrace under a star filled sky!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrGv1MvZaEE2v0w1zXiwrN0WaExeXDGe8vsxwtp1gEsy6t7B_yqmdOZg-hsxgbMXYbgFAINe-FMPv0nQke6mkoCCRV04iS2kMC1i59bLDhCRyFRBvtXVABS0i8VbBmnEi39zXlwY3HeaK/s640/blogger-image-1830730331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrGv1MvZaEE2v0w1zXiwrN0WaExeXDGe8vsxwtp1gEsy6t7B_yqmdOZg-hsxgbMXYbgFAINe-FMPv0nQke6mkoCCRV04iS2kMC1i59bLDhCRyFRBvtXVABS0i8VbBmnEi39zXlwY3HeaK/s640/blogger-image-1830730331.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbs7qyzWuN8PXmePyLw8GusKp4ze8l6ENjtIhV1DAap0kacrSiNFBeTz0KdUwpI3DuWCd6DCxGy-NtAYeyZbUoSizqAAVqIl-gihSJIZDs5q5OuLXnGYJlWANmlEjCLzGT220JvszRqNA-/s640/blogger-image--2095427410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbs7qyzWuN8PXmePyLw8GusKp4ze8l6ENjtIhV1DAap0kacrSiNFBeTz0KdUwpI3DuWCd6DCxGy-NtAYeyZbUoSizqAAVqIl-gihSJIZDs5q5OuLXnGYJlWANmlEjCLzGT220JvszRqNA-/s640/blogger-image--2095427410.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-58620226514362710582016-05-19T18:46:00.001+01:002016-05-19T18:46:23.910+01:00Praslin - Day 3<div>Friday 15th April</div><div><br></div><div>We had heard about the beautiful beach used in the bounty ad and knew it was at a place our friends stayed in the north of the island. We decided to try and access it and luckily we were allowed in to the golf course and then followed a path for about 20 mins which led us to a lovely cove lined with palms and granite boulders. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVqSQweVnvgdYpz5ZQ7k9UxNxvxSRVk89N7bX6Sx7OwyDMPIoP7eP_ktax6VhS99N6OX-8A4ae2vWAsCnGJpcRdf49yRNFaADxz5zXThTQGXJi2KNTnbqx3CivNZHMqaBK0nPwJXHY8zh/s640/blogger-image--1089024384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVqSQweVnvgdYpz5ZQ7k9UxNxvxSRVk89N7bX6Sx7OwyDMPIoP7eP_ktax6VhS99N6OX-8A4ae2vWAsCnGJpcRdf49yRNFaADxz5zXThTQGXJi2KNTnbqx3CivNZHMqaBK0nPwJXHY8zh/s640/blogger-image--1089024384.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoISXyGUzuA3caRQYrbxq-58saDyS7g9LTjn-omDRpo9JTSoUxQVCECDwv-K4_4hBfwHsSDCgmOIaKwEYLJ8ajTg2GNJ1flPFZk1SXK0bY0ix0OLqGZ7oKXqqIo34lkSqE8rUVoqRx_RFm/s640/blogger-image--427904240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We had mashed pumpkin and peas, shredded green apple, mango and chilli, coleslaw, rice, potatoes and spinach and grilled fish. Washed down with a couple of glasses of chilled Sav of course!!</div><div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-79640434828567185372016-05-19T17:52:00.001+01:002016-05-19T17:52:04.588+01:00Praslin - Day 3<div>Thursday 14th April</div><div><br></div><div>Early start today as we wanted to take a guided walk in the Fond Ferdinand Reserve, home to the impressive Coco de Mer palms. </div><div><br></div><div>The guided walk was excellent and we saw both male and female palms, </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6sBvD-lVikAPy8NNw4UDdsPqbuTjZ-w25FlPWtvP24q1jWzSiWB7Df2HOKoXHl8dg89fYZ-7753_r1O4Y48dxcNK0opDeOrZElCpAhSK01dgBglbtf2cfwgu6COZgPkR5BQrbw14mo_Nm/s640/blogger-image-947515316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6sBvD-lVikAPy8NNw4UDdsPqbuTjZ-w25FlPWtvP24q1jWzSiWB7Df2HOKoXHl8dg89fYZ-7753_r1O4Y48dxcNK0opDeOrZElCpAhSK01dgBglbtf2cfwgu6COZgPkR5BQrbw14mo_Nm/s640/blogger-image-947515316.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFgb6nQ1TRiiqVK20TglmCPMXoz6qWABBNupXI7fJa-WWPmVh-WSo20Vs8cgNpgZ68D4w5wbT9qp66y6DXPq0DE7R1ke5SIp1K0foGeX1PNEma_KKvB1IdcAM-fAigqUfamsAgsvw-D5w/s640/blogger-image-207259407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFgb6nQ1TRiiqVK20TglmCPMXoz6qWABBNupXI7fJa-WWPmVh-WSo20Vs8cgNpgZ68D4w5wbT9qp66y6DXPq0DE7R1ke5SIp1K0foGeX1PNEma_KKvB1IdcAM-fAigqUfamsAgsvw-D5w/s640/blogger-image-207259407.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div>seedlings, seeds, twins </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5qeniXiRjO_98kmY-dQLAhre67NMpD3wIwUtZpwN1_PqcmHcE0A7n8yPBlmND2PXaCW6ZmM-b4c1pwW3forvAA_SN864LYQnt3SIZ-PZ8ZBu_3jeTRiq659QwK73Y-dD4umbTmijNxRA/s640/blogger-image--69920761.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5qeniXiRjO_98kmY-dQLAhre67NMpD3wIwUtZpwN1_PqcmHcE0A7n8yPBlmND2PXaCW6ZmM-b4c1pwW3forvAA_SN864LYQnt3SIZ-PZ8ZBu_3jeTRiq659QwK73Y-dD4umbTmijNxRA/s640/blogger-image--69920761.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymSKs2nC9qMgZal6eWqzVGqZXqrR2VEbRHqm6_AEkgpgn1o6R-68LPMm4_iDpzUJgLHNJf8X84xbDBtbRAUV3XQ1WjsFjeQTwG3Z_OFqpLnQPjjbMFj4EJsPdwVZYLRLViDxxsqU2DNq6/s640/blogger-image--1749338921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymSKs2nC9qMgZal6eWqzVGqZXqrR2VEbRHqm6_AEkgpgn1o6R-68LPMm4_iDpzUJgLHNJf8X84xbDBtbRAUV3XQ1WjsFjeQTwG3Z_OFqpLnQPjjbMFj4EJsPdwVZYLRLViDxxsqU2DNq6/s640/blogger-image--1749338921.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4LM1zgSsluJeY2tO-DfykH4iYrNfzjPxPmqsj3Zv6WQEg-G6WNFKI-9tynYfbBuwK85XEJr4P8RwhVzgvRoeBewwxNuEWIu7RlJ-z6T_Dqa30Xu6nNNpPEWttgz_F7MTTktffYq4SzrK/s640/blogger-image--283059591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4LM1zgSsluJeY2tO-DfykH4iYrNfzjPxPmqsj3Zv6WQEg-G6WNFKI-9tynYfbBuwK85XEJr4P8RwhVzgvRoeBewwxNuEWIu7RlJ-z6T_Dqa30Xu6nNNpPEWttgz_F7MTTktffYq4SzrK/s640/blogger-image--283059591.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>and so much more including cinnamon trees, vanilla pods, </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4ZBXacrTuYeVBghE7qRLL3R3jRBiP5XdckAze5tpqicK3l7XXmun2YpcYJcIaXAphBEZrMqOhPPaP1rDu8PYJeWbUeRJn4Axp53lAB1ThPHZlHlAvBms1c5rQxN0mte3Y6XArgQdDr4m/s640/blogger-image-1940705975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4ZBXacrTuYeVBghE7qRLL3R3jRBiP5XdckAze5tpqicK3l7XXmun2YpcYJcIaXAphBEZrMqOhPPaP1rDu8PYJeWbUeRJn4Axp53lAB1ThPHZlHlAvBms1c5rQxN0mte3Y6XArgQdDr4m/s640/blogger-image-1940705975.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>citrus bushes, curry leaves, all spice leaves, star fruit trees, guava and avocado trees, papaya trees and fabulous views! 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The tropical rains started just as we got back so the perfect time to take a nap!</div><div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-72488245244874278762016-05-18T18:36:00.001+01:002016-05-18T18:36:10.698+01:00Praslin - Day 2<div>Wednesday 13th April</div><div><br></div><div>Pleased to be able to connect with Dad and wish him a happy birthday before breakfast on the terrace. Luckily our hire car was delivered last night so we could head out first thing to explore.</div><div>We decided to tour the north east and north of the island and we were blown away by the natural beauty we discovered. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdj_rZtTabidgnx9pIznCgIocQX7cq7ReRMVNX_Twx5QPHny_bR2sNPMkpKdhuYp97QNR12zDyTxgiNylWG_Om6oE3jf_YiUd6XhydQSr8wcTw6uyVjjUsCo6ysxVXnchf1LjkrEBlNuLI/s640/blogger-image--154076366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdj_rZtTabidgnx9pIznCgIocQX7cq7ReRMVNX_Twx5QPHny_bR2sNPMkpKdhuYp97QNR12zDyTxgiNylWG_Om6oE3jf_YiUd6XhydQSr8wcTw6uyVjjUsCo6ysxVXnchf1LjkrEBlNuLI/s640/blogger-image--154076366.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWtCHOZSucY-V3tMoShHdS-VdguCH6tU_6wdlJs2PNa3y5DDxjlwXf1cfe_B4I748kCVmBOkhBYVpSytHzL34Y1BDVsUM6804VQgr4riugprIfDkeI8McnDYPbeiz2ESxasy2mLgpHFB8/s640/blogger-image--988620342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWtCHOZSucY-V3tMoShHdS-VdguCH6tU_6wdlJs2PNa3y5DDxjlwXf1cfe_B4I748kCVmBOkhBYVpSytHzL34Y1BDVsUM6804VQgr4riugprIfDkeI8McnDYPbeiz2ESxasy2mLgpHFB8/s640/blogger-image--988620342.jpg"></font></a></div><div><br></div><div>We found several small coves and a lovely sheltered bay at Anse Gouvernement, our favourite so far with a long stretch of powdery white sand and calm turquoise warm waters.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSFs741zZGOuKtw7WKv88paTPwzToN-Vn093BtYi4TH1Kn42cFbcU9By3-GfiNcgSGZD_rbuCjulhTHjWBmo-GTvsSjj9kcuwqIcumT74IHXdQMicaKO407lCORkaG9gidkGcwdO79gPt/s640/blogger-image--2055623774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSFs741zZGOuKtw7WKv88paTPwzToN-Vn093BtYi4TH1Kn42cFbcU9By3-GfiNcgSGZD_rbuCjulhTHjWBmo-GTvsSjj9kcuwqIcumT74IHXdQMicaKO407lCORkaG9gidkGcwdO79gPt/s640/blogger-image--2055623774.jpg"></a></div> We paddled out for a while and spied a skate! We walked the length of the beach and stopped a while to watch some crabs making burrows in the sand. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQiuTfFehPhekuRmnP9afmqEDZfeWrcuJvacrliGO7OQiREyNihkMB7QhxXiEBQZEZBXRLVitKhfZIVAfEj3jX0QGb98Gpu_HbDn8xn9aIi1jeTENdG2ebJOQmByZp5P_ejQoG-7myIzM/s640/blogger-image--99014047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQiuTfFehPhekuRmnP9afmqEDZfeWrcuJvacrliGO7OQiREyNihkMB7QhxXiEBQZEZBXRLVitKhfZIVAfEj3jX0QGb98Gpu_HbDn8xn9aIi1jeTENdG2ebJOQmByZp5P_ejQoG-7myIzM/s640/blogger-image--99014047.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFLo5JMscrB3AGtzCQywUikRbuyOsmYaWO9hPFHXnnuAWHWANrybYiZLWBU3fIQt32uO0dQmkZQnXifBwoH1z1apIazrTJ0DtXCnBcJG2fUmJk0oFSo6tmhv3o9M3zOY6cwrtoBr2lk2j/s640/blogger-image--1782178613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFLo5JMscrB3AGtzCQywUikRbuyOsmYaWO9hPFHXnnuAWHWANrybYiZLWBU3fIQt32uO0dQmkZQnXifBwoH1z1apIazrTJ0DtXCnBcJG2fUmJk0oFSo6tmhv3o9M3zOY6cwrtoBr2lk2j/s640/blogger-image--1782178613.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>We continued on to the next main town and found a gelataria where we had a refreshing ice cream! The drive north took us to another larger beach where the sea and waves were a little less calm but we ventured in and saw our first shoal of tropical fish in these waters! </div><div><br></div><div>We swam and sunbathed before making our way back along the coast stopping en route for pizza at another of the "larger" towns. Another glorious beach and another fabulous view before heading back for sundowners!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39NWowplIMeUthDa2B3hjIGrOnfpFm6vIUCQXlPvvRGJTvjuohEnQP5aV9Ng5Vp0uC5PdNsv0P0V2MCVZJbUXWDAhaEdih-wE3qybQFHZAMAesZ6uQTE-BXBdvE-phjXczycurQaVw6a5/s640/blogger-image-1279670945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39NWowplIMeUthDa2B3hjIGrOnfpFm6vIUCQXlPvvRGJTvjuohEnQP5aV9Ng5Vp0uC5PdNsv0P0V2MCVZJbUXWDAhaEdih-wE3qybQFHZAMAesZ6uQTE-BXBdvE-phjXczycurQaVw6a5/s640/blogger-image-1279670945.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuccsH7ee5zzPaj1HkUQ8eIsFP49dJVWl-H30DUcGJ6uSBiVh1lp4EmY5ynF7Nsbv2SRnFOWa2-w-lvkuQjBMf8urP9_m-d5e1PuVUbRvmltDOero7Mkhbkm4XhEFdHWoyKUqs5sHKUgIr/s640/blogger-image-1047112073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuccsH7ee5zzPaj1HkUQ8eIsFP49dJVWl-H30DUcGJ6uSBiVh1lp4EmY5ynF7Nsbv2SRnFOWa2-w-lvkuQjBMf8urP9_m-d5e1PuVUbRvmltDOero7Mkhbkm4XhEFdHWoyKUqs5sHKUgIr/s640/blogger-image-1047112073.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-56701889707583890112016-05-18T18:24:00.001+01:002016-05-18T18:24:49.476+01:00Mahe to Praslin<div>Tuesday 12th April</div><div><br></div><div>After our morning cuppa we were up and dressed ready to hand back the keys and make our way to the jetty. After returning our hire car we had breakfast at the port and boarded the catamaran at 1000am. We left just after 1030am for an hour crossing. It was very windy but lovely as it was another hot day. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLeJ5Rrv-_CZcEKmPNHFtaeVCgJ812jcTWIax5g0G-l2S6XNIf2jb_DxAZ6MNRVFz1JTxmYx0sEK4BEb4IAKiYzmCdRBh5oU9pSZFSTffXiJ4O7Ai0qaea9MP_C277fh9NWBpG_DjA0s0d/s640/blogger-image--817899392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLeJ5Rrv-_CZcEKmPNHFtaeVCgJ812jcTWIax5g0G-l2S6XNIf2jb_DxAZ6MNRVFz1JTxmYx0sEK4BEb4IAKiYzmCdRBh5oU9pSZFSTffXiJ4O7Ai0qaea9MP_C277fh9NWBpG_DjA0s0d/s640/blogger-image--817899392.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGyGh9BIzBwab7smNPC1V_eBsk0KhLMKRjzwj5AQgzb4MuNhLcazztyZVFEz4GMcgxY63pbDUJGLoUb8Hsps1Sk1g1FMYx_n_i8L_DfLILiqfaDxtzLrcJI-SEC7e0fFCpsEVKxD-63GV/s640/blogger-image--1442675890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGyGh9BIzBwab7smNPC1V_eBsk0KhLMKRjzwj5AQgzb4MuNhLcazztyZVFEz4GMcgxY63pbDUJGLoUb8Hsps1Sk1g1FMYx_n_i8L_DfLILiqfaDxtzLrcJI-SEC7e0fFCpsEVKxD-63GV/s640/blogger-image--1442675890.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5SXL7PdkIrSG4NrlUIrpnQa1GBF8wh2ULHeUeRAvWNHSv-Iyhk6AeFc9bCAUCON0EKLeOiUi8c4G1CxPjuRU_2EINgZOr3HgeofAk_Wic18aj85b3jsT301OMw9wmJGM5aqPBHZIyc8LI/s640/blogger-image--212512047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5SXL7PdkIrSG4NrlUIrpnQa1GBF8wh2ULHeUeRAvWNHSv-Iyhk6AeFc9bCAUCON0EKLeOiUi8c4G1CxPjuRU_2EINgZOr3HgeofAk_Wic18aj85b3jsT301OMw9wmJGM5aqPBHZIyc8LI/s640/blogger-image--212512047.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The views of the other smaller islands and as we came into the jetty at Praslin were stunning. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMVOpMe_E3ohYw8H9t4UGXLmJ5zZl1Cm47P9485jwYXZAqZzxvB2Ynpql9XYXCro2jUpJGoP_sodZSDmTXpR-umW1Vjnc8-fuXImWsB5kFHhZIpS56MuS9gduB0ApSr0Pwzfr4-PxJKUU/s640/blogger-image-326179663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMVOpMe_E3ohYw8H9t4UGXLmJ5zZl1Cm47P9485jwYXZAqZzxvB2Ynpql9XYXCro2jUpJGoP_sodZSDmTXpR-umW1Vjnc8-fuXImWsB5kFHhZIpS56MuS9gduB0ApSr0Pwzfr4-PxJKUU/s640/blogger-image-326179663.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkZTrpnbjDC5R7dqdmyxyMXDo0ZknwxJRbb2E6bDp0pFzwUib5HZw4hyphenhyphenDhkoBSElNqXKFSpjDZh2HKHIKWain7-eP2-3MTQv6qdCb2cH1Yxc3hkhAGrbhGkR4UQtSM2SdLQSokVIXSpS2/s640/blogger-image--1206654959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkZTrpnbjDC5R7dqdmyxyMXDo0ZknwxJRbb2E6bDp0pFzwUib5HZw4hyphenhyphenDhkoBSElNqXKFSpjDZh2HKHIKWain7-eP2-3MTQv6qdCb2cH1Yxc3hkhAGrbhGkR4UQtSM2SdLQSokVIXSpS2/s640/blogger-image--1206654959.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtBZwE41JNU6vFV7Yr9pP_T5KA0xGI3mTx2TlTetAOzZRyllX2JKB4Jx_wMLrXWQf6gzi6ReLAPAX0IETJ8YZzwsIixknDytf4qE9d3JJilmqglOIxy7AxCzx4dlHJOLOMMF0Eq2acT_d/s640/blogger-image--1699063908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtBZwE41JNU6vFV7Yr9pP_T5KA0xGI3mTx2TlTetAOzZRyllX2JKB4Jx_wMLrXWQf6gzi6ReLAPAX0IETJ8YZzwsIixknDytf4qE9d3JJilmqglOIxy7AxCzx4dlHJOLOMMF0Eq2acT_d/s640/blogger-image--1699063908.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>We collected our bags and walked the short distance to our guesthouse for the next 4 nights. The lovely host greeted us with cool flannels and some delicious coconut nougat! After welcoming us she left us to settle in. </div><div><br></div><div>We had a little rest and then ventured out to explore in the late afternoon. We walked into the nearby village getting some provisions along the way. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaQVO8dw-4eV-rsryJ1uaEYiEjC6GJrpSpKidSbMpvyCIMmEFV-upNIp_3EzYczjVT3nUbahBUcZAk3it1dmgeBzsdDm0G3dELAIGriMnFJZKZtzAeJEtwGcqIlMnFGoJ8XiLXgCHaswo/s640/blogger-image-1008940486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaQVO8dw-4eV-rsryJ1uaEYiEjC6GJrpSpKidSbMpvyCIMmEFV-upNIp_3EzYczjVT3nUbahBUcZAk3it1dmgeBzsdDm0G3dELAIGriMnFJZKZtzAeJEtwGcqIlMnFGoJ8XiLXgCHaswo/s640/blogger-image-1008940486.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We had a nice wander back seeing some lovely flowers, sunbirds and Madagascar fodys en route. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZppdGLo-8xQoe-C3mQaD5vPznW3292LMB0I2bdYiZ79jej1OpgnFuQds3I_o2rINs1olP8P1RF-RhnQzDZCzA4DW49wZW5hMDjbistXHOTGcXZrDOqMujvwDx0cMAJ46T4LEtuT0WgmC/s640/blogger-image-2129844140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZppdGLo-8xQoe-C3mQaD5vPznW3292LMB0I2bdYiZ79jej1OpgnFuQds3I_o2rINs1olP8P1RF-RhnQzDZCzA4DW49wZW5hMDjbistXHOTGcXZrDOqMujvwDx0cMAJ46T4LEtuT0WgmC/s640/blogger-image-2129844140.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4X_KXvGGIBNxehIWe4VbAkZdjpLIlc2kQ4WwgkRHk9hZa3PcVDblvXbrWbEYj6egSB_hjQms3hB4lrrS7ZWksNnMuquYnw5G97voUL6Gmczpg2tebQQNOk0lxK9IBrxOsLmx_dcD6PB_T/s640/blogger-image-2091951889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4X_KXvGGIBNxehIWe4VbAkZdjpLIlc2kQ4WwgkRHk9hZa3PcVDblvXbrWbEYj6egSB_hjQms3hB4lrrS7ZWksNnMuquYnw5G97voUL6Gmczpg2tebQQNOk0lxK9IBrxOsLmx_dcD6PB_T/s640/blogger-image-2091951889.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>We bought some delicious veggie tarts from the local bakery which we enjoyed for dinner on our terrace. There is a little beach at the side of our apartment and we went to sleep with the sound of the waves lapping at the shore....</div><div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-34543278860943506022016-05-18T18:07:00.001+01:002016-05-18T18:07:04.889+01:00Mahe Day 3<div>Monday 11th April</div><div><br></div><div>We were up early this morning as we planned to walk a track through the National Park here on the island and as it gets very hot very quickly here we thought an early start would be a good idea. We drove along the coast road admiring the stunning scenery en route and basically drove until the road ran out! We asked a local postie for directions to the walking path and made our way along the uneven track </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4zQkbd3lF-sFkwW0dByY212svv1lHUns-IbbbvWRfTwwL_n1433p_TrIc7OuktD7IUgYjQP6jBIlVX9b9RerZ_Pc2-XYoTNSlWLVtA6S_Lk_IECItRkXpL83QbtVku-9-RBmRJ2C8H9D/s640/blogger-image--196259416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4zQkbd3lF-sFkwW0dByY212svv1lHUns-IbbbvWRfTwwL_n1433p_TrIc7OuktD7IUgYjQP6jBIlVX9b9RerZ_Pc2-XYoTNSlWLVtA6S_Lk_IECItRkXpL83QbtVku-9-RBmRJ2C8H9D/s640/blogger-image--196259416.jpg"></font></a></div><div><br></div><div>through jungle where we spotted the Golden Orb spider! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8xurRe7wgvJwVOFw5nBfLAw9iuBPZ2zTOcpT_xGNOtefzpz56LrQe_LpvkMCeSIDNtEeNe7WMLts8YNqQNaVVLOQeou9a_WoxxNQyBz22dvzKp0TM54jzVAMBydrSktkCYy_Kbwj1aPd/s640/blogger-image--566599324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8xurRe7wgvJwVOFw5nBfLAw9iuBPZ2zTOcpT_xGNOtefzpz56LrQe_LpvkMCeSIDNtEeNe7WMLts8YNqQNaVVLOQeou9a_WoxxNQyBz22dvzKp0TM54jzVAMBydrSktkCYy_Kbwj1aPd/s640/blogger-image--566599324.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div>We continued walking and did get to see some great views of the surrounding countryside and out to sea </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGVXg2kvcHqByOM0wOM6SB-lUlInmNc4bQIl7SI5UOk5hnWEmuSBJBYgZlO2ZaZLwbzbCETWd9fVdKd24cIV9a3g2GEp5qVFBknR3iLovPLwFIZyN9r434GViAc2o7iqiaX10vu6GpSj_/s640/blogger-image--1540553030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGVXg2kvcHqByOM0wOM6SB-lUlInmNc4bQIl7SI5UOk5hnWEmuSBJBYgZlO2ZaZLwbzbCETWd9fVdKd24cIV9a3g2GEp5qVFBknR3iLovPLwFIZyN9r434GViAc2o7iqiaX10vu6GpSj_/s640/blogger-image--1540553030.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhE9dhNJhUrVnFi8q1chYE4Ae81oE4Ad2xRI_wh6-gzIxTadSQw-21KmV0yziPxzln9WabdhkWiO0uGWa6vwS1qHnr-dYiSfRv2PT6plZRcpwdPCj63_1BYMsQ79ytOctpyH_bMo_gDkpT/s640/blogger-image-380414245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhE9dhNJhUrVnFi8q1chYE4Ae81oE4Ad2xRI_wh6-gzIxTadSQw-21KmV0yziPxzln9WabdhkWiO0uGWa6vwS1qHnr-dYiSfRv2PT6plZRcpwdPCj63_1BYMsQ79ytOctpyH_bMo_gDkpT/s640/blogger-image-380414245.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>but already the humidity was becoming an issue so we decided after about 30 mins that we would retrace our steps and head to the beach! </div><div><br></div><div>At Beau Vallon beach we strolled along the footpath adjacent to the beach and saw local traders selling coconuts and fruits. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7bwGYORzPyaJ6ErY5vlXJl2ky8q_z1KflHGzn7x66iB63REBvr-SlGN1gQoI_qW6DV6bkvb3x2Q9gD4mg0RBXFVBkTBdj5AyvuRDfwkz0DvcKaLKvobCYpQjXr5QchKhxF52Kb3J0QF1/s640/blogger-image-204789856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7bwGYORzPyaJ6ErY5vlXJl2ky8q_z1KflHGzn7x66iB63REBvr-SlGN1gQoI_qW6DV6bkvb3x2Q9gD4mg0RBXFVBkTBdj5AyvuRDfwkz0DvcKaLKvobCYpQjXr5QchKhxF52Kb3J0QF1/s640/blogger-image-204789856.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrHz4weZR4Z8pxXywZgeLRfjELJjQfeXzpIkPN5AztumbV0FSqarlwnSVHHyxr-Yb00N72HXTElw2H7GCL3jcfNYOnA4pjeNJvTtlD7NbDSqB1pnlm1RC_ZQ_CYxJGFE-EMvU3rlY7H7Q/s640/blogger-image--831146358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrHz4weZR4Z8pxXywZgeLRfjELJjQfeXzpIkPN5AztumbV0FSqarlwnSVHHyxr-Yb00N72HXTElw2H7GCL3jcfNYOnA4pjeNJvTtlD7NbDSqB1pnlm1RC_ZQ_CYxJGFE-EMvU3rlY7H7Q/s640/blogger-image--831146358.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>At the end of the path we stopped a while on the beach before making our way along the beach in the opposite direction before taking a dip in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean! 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Lovely sunbirds in the trees.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczmneVx45fcFPF5Zt5vqTuNq4Ym0akKz0H2NAXbTF_lwUqyvCj2en5VdxFVzIUFkQTSO_lNykjmRERiRJrp8lmb_HJFGYp3_y8aOXsKXvY9xCsH3hE_vqDRRK9sc9IIHjXhvsyG5FybJj/s640/blogger-image-740702817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczmneVx45fcFPF5Zt5vqTuNq4Ym0akKz0H2NAXbTF_lwUqyvCj2en5VdxFVzIUFkQTSO_lNykjmRERiRJrp8lmb_HJFGYp3_y8aOXsKXvY9xCsH3hE_vqDRRK9sc9IIHjXhvsyG5FybJj/s640/blogger-image-740702817.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Back at the apartment we packed ready for our early departure in the morning.</div><div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-73691998417016131032016-05-18T17:49:00.001+01:002016-05-18T17:49:37.754+01:00Mahe - Day 2<div>Sunday 10th April</div><div><br></div><div>After another decent nights sleep we breakfasted and enjoyed our coffee on the balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean. We also sampled the fruits left by our kind host which included passion fruit and soursop a creamy sweet fruit.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mEmh7_NH1T03k_PCjRuX-KdNZBHmncLsCwwolUIyRNIjiw6Ib1-XYsEEpRIvkpdWANMWuBBDlbxdB-iuicXOMkz2RSvZlPSk6jPPG4bDcisGYdwiHaKwRtiANcrc-RLSl2LCQ8lRIL7C/s640/blogger-image-59723098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mEmh7_NH1T03k_PCjRuX-KdNZBHmncLsCwwolUIyRNIjiw6Ib1-XYsEEpRIvkpdWANMWuBBDlbxdB-iuicXOMkz2RSvZlPSk6jPPG4bDcisGYdwiHaKwRtiANcrc-RLSl2LCQ8lRIL7C/s640/blogger-image-59723098.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>After breakfast we set out towards Victoria and then onto la Misere, the route across the mountain we took yesterday but in reverse and in foul weather! It was significantly better today in the sunshine. </div><div><br></div><div>Several viewpoints gave us panoramic views to the man made island of Eden island and beyond. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQM4U-wxSpuD9y0RzkXds7GHEksZkAUuo6KnyUC1JD-PXEnd1pGZggVtkQtX1wVz1p1oaFbuE0fdEQjAF0ggKzW_oMgNW5Y0dOnEILvXGlwJs62ewTJ2SmpPdex9-3OsFGOvuspGf_aPB/s640/blogger-image--1580180490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQM4U-wxSpuD9y0RzkXds7GHEksZkAUuo6KnyUC1JD-PXEnd1pGZggVtkQtX1wVz1p1oaFbuE0fdEQjAF0ggKzW_oMgNW5Y0dOnEILvXGlwJs62ewTJ2SmpPdex9-3OsFGOvuspGf_aPB/s640/blogger-image--1580180490.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We continued the climb through lush jungle and arrived at Grande Anse the most beautiful beach we have seen thus far (and they have all been pretty stunning). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3qkgLnne0vvLz7RWs7R8aG3t4J6hoLIFPX9GESxHo0TEYBkil2x03H74rX0f5Cj2tzcyyyp9yI-dwZqflzM6JjTthD1TyCquoLOb80IWGGDiUPZfgGzijYwU-VNzjOxvolqhLsfZu3BS/s640/blogger-image-542060038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3qkgLnne0vvLz7RWs7R8aG3t4J6hoLIFPX9GESxHo0TEYBkil2x03H74rX0f5Cj2tzcyyyp9yI-dwZqflzM6JjTthD1TyCquoLOb80IWGGDiUPZfgGzijYwU-VNzjOxvolqhLsfZu3BS/s640/blogger-image-542060038.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Kp2duQXTmEwA8AhDLwybmR3bvVc29YndACMLFS-DfJrkjgNQANj_Q8F2ejZnLT2WY3x5bVjxRxUhniQ2gqhuFECyeuOFcDWWuGlJmeck-BHwYng7v1n-u7stI_HCDkQc-EzqzRR2VtZg/s640/blogger-image--769385000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Kp2duQXTmEwA8AhDLwybmR3bvVc29YndACMLFS-DfJrkjgNQANj_Q8F2ejZnLT2WY3x5bVjxRxUhniQ2gqhuFECyeuOFcDWWuGlJmeck-BHwYng7v1n-u7stI_HCDkQc-EzqzRR2VtZg/s640/blogger-image--769385000.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicaSLhdVxcFbfHQYvurVQzYE3Wnug_1q50GHAAtsovNncxfC5VU_WQ3ieumN-uUhGo-wyAwFd7DnoQDsq7DLvvuV1dLhn0QwgFmEQKVxvVx-nzZB3UCDoIZC-0U4e2fArn9LRlyEHmP6O6/s640/blogger-image--1668594893.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicaSLhdVxcFbfHQYvurVQzYE3Wnug_1q50GHAAtsovNncxfC5VU_WQ3ieumN-uUhGo-wyAwFd7DnoQDsq7DLvvuV1dLhn0QwgFmEQKVxvVx-nzZB3UCDoIZC-0U4e2fArn9LRlyEHmP6O6/s640/blogger-image--1668594893.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><br></div><div>We stopped a while at Grande Anse and then after a walk along the beach we continued our journey along the West coast until we stopped for refreshments at Del Place a lovely spot at Port Glaud. We had the most delicious coconut tart with coconut ice cream and a cup of tea overlooking stunning scenery. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXX4oYPmuL_EsZgtS9tqUA_oEHIpkQF5O3GvtESH0tnInLhYrwLuqFbSHYhNEBrQz_L_yEZrCYXQ0DNR4nerm_MW6LEEyBGB_07z5aRvQvhT8Zo0UPsx7u2N6gCr8-dfhpJ67UlGJl9cP4/s640/blogger-image--1202628414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXX4oYPmuL_EsZgtS9tqUA_oEHIpkQF5O3GvtESH0tnInLhYrwLuqFbSHYhNEBrQz_L_yEZrCYXQ0DNR4nerm_MW6LEEyBGB_07z5aRvQvhT8Zo0UPsx7u2N6gCr8-dfhpJ67UlGJl9cP4/s640/blogger-image--1202628414.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fsyz0q2-2r22KbonnS1qx3f0I2bu4wcMGqb6M2_g4avtRneledp6aWdY3r3W5WkCZH3w6gF4Kd4Kp0bix4NkXmpCj8s7v6pLOVDYkV58RwmSneJGDnHDVj6hsDPSg98xzJ-1rZON6I1k/s640/blogger-image--1754682688.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fsyz0q2-2r22KbonnS1qx3f0I2bu4wcMGqb6M2_g4avtRneledp6aWdY3r3W5WkCZH3w6gF4Kd4Kp0bix4NkXmpCj8s7v6pLOVDYkV58RwmSneJGDnHDVj6hsDPSg98xzJ-1rZON6I1k/s640/blogger-image--1754682688.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ascw3PYjak1u-z5uvxLua2Fm2E1TlS-QwzwAmyauNGy8Ziu__IQAgtgsfx76Dy4XTznACuG7Gzd9zVmeF0dahp1FsdczqfcJzFOeWnQddcdOFC0JQi069RArnEjrwuhnVu6s8Y3fxqFD/s640/blogger-image-369747037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ascw3PYjak1u-z5uvxLua2Fm2E1TlS-QwzwAmyauNGy8Ziu__IQAgtgsfx76Dy4XTznACuG7Gzd9zVmeF0dahp1FsdczqfcJzFOeWnQddcdOFC0JQi069RArnEjrwuhnVu6s8Y3fxqFD/s640/blogger-image-369747037.jpg"></a></div></div></div><br></div><div>The weather threatened to turn wet and whilst there were a couple of downpours they cleared as quickly as they came so it did not spoil our day. After our refreshment stop we continued along to Port Launey where we found a pretty cove. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqQdL7DVgE0qVxsy3z5QDZBuC9X9BC2Eo9L_FDUHfk2nywZJ_P3nuk_2ZuUCVDKRXnsA9jLRv5Q1czSksCc7YSbLKHBbWtPimpVQiuEa5v2vDax2RHK6hRY80blvdh5HHnb2rWW5yn0-j/s640/blogger-image--990054964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqQdL7DVgE0qVxsy3z5QDZBuC9X9BC2Eo9L_FDUHfk2nywZJ_P3nuk_2ZuUCVDKRXnsA9jLRv5Q1czSksCc7YSbLKHBbWtPimpVQiuEa5v2vDax2RHK6hRY80blvdh5HHnb2rWW5yn0-j/s640/blogger-image--990054964.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>After a wander along the cove we then made our way along the Sans Soucis route which is one of the most spectacular drives on Mahe. We drove through the jungle clad hills and stopped off at a couple of stunning viewpoints including the ruins of an old school set up by the British for children of ex slaves. The views were stunning.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9JzcTj8c69JEgBJ_CnLnc9hHwbxIyLJnT946pAfbWI9uACQV1w-ZzJgF7-wFiNGkNIIJUFdAAu9wcCoNGQTGf7O39NvT2BumkdgAu8DDx9oDXnUc1ArZcIHtG-ZLJJoQT3JNoBIeZhYpe/s640/blogger-image-237908129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9JzcTj8c69JEgBJ_CnLnc9hHwbxIyLJnT946pAfbWI9uACQV1w-ZzJgF7-wFiNGkNIIJUFdAAu9wcCoNGQTGf7O39NvT2BumkdgAu8DDx9oDXnUc1ArZcIHtG-ZLJJoQT3JNoBIeZhYpe/s640/blogger-image-237908129.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd52UEUmUIZXTJQ4ZfFeSM04B59DtqvFnEio7jPYsXHI_JoEH_M_06AVAch8Ithd9tZIVUYUo6GwZ29PRp6JGobOZZYUm-iDU8auiHkhS0sCGWOp6TX-xwhvpvAsp2SAFzJBJqLgvYR-Ej/s640/blogger-image--632537806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd52UEUmUIZXTJQ4ZfFeSM04B59DtqvFnEio7jPYsXHI_JoEH_M_06AVAch8Ithd9tZIVUYUo6GwZ29PRp6JGobOZZYUm-iDU8auiHkhS0sCGWOp6TX-xwhvpvAsp2SAFzJBJqLgvYR-Ej/s640/blogger-image--632537806.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div> We also saw the long tailed white tropic birds and some pretty doves and verdant tea plantations.</div><div>On the return journey we stopped off at a beach near to our place and spent a pleasant couple of hours in the warm sea and reading on the soft powdery sand.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAs5YfAy4f_eMUUV_htcy-P1CLaG4Q5nKtweslEvnusYjF_g_i3rz5c7myzHUkzQGj1paslTjYYn-LF81UHeIUzQEWZzWKzwyZQydWThnKbfax2yEgZg7_dTGJgOLTeiPB_Qd-RSEvb3py/s640/blogger-image--54091105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAs5YfAy4f_eMUUV_htcy-P1CLaG4Q5nKtweslEvnusYjF_g_i3rz5c7myzHUkzQGj1paslTjYYn-LF81UHeIUzQEWZzWKzwyZQydWThnKbfax2yEgZg7_dTGJgOLTeiPB_Qd-RSEvb3py/s640/blogger-image--54091105.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413153706857650076.post-89636743612054060482016-05-18T17:35:00.001+01:002016-05-18T17:35:58.478+01:00The Seychelles - MaheWe couldn't quite believe we were going to the Seychelles! They have always sounded so very exotic and a destination you don't usually visit when you are on a budget. However, to celebrate 10 years as nomads and, given that Dubai was a short(ish) flight to Mahe we decided to visit explore these tiny islands, miles from anywhere in the Indian Ocean. First stop was the "main" island of Mahe - we planned 4 days here and then 4 days on the next biggest island of Praslin finishing up on the smaller island of La Digue.<div><br></div><div><div>Friday 8th April</div><div><br></div><div>Early start as flight to Mahe island (Seychelles) was at 0930. Managed to get a little sleep on the flight. Della watched a movie. Lunch and wine decent! Duty free shopping! Picked up hire car, bought SIM card, made ATM withdrawal and headed for local supermarket to stock up on groceries and tonic to go with gin! Della drove us and I navigated, we got lost!! Overshot but managed to find our digs before dark! Lovely owner and we are happy with the accommodation. Nice balcony with sea views. Both exhausted so early to bed at 8pm!</div><div><br></div><div>Saturday 9th April</div><div><br></div><div>Awoke at 0730 after a good rest. Breakfast on the balcony and decided to head out to the capital and explore. Temps in the early 30s and humid. The main attraction in Victoria for us was the market selling all manner of things, lots of fresh fish, fruit and veggies, spices and flowers. A real colourful event and everyone was really friendly. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLkzwqO6f1kPq_mFDZ3pNKo4zr83GMA6cDl22r4EwDD_iAUDhWhxabHWCnaG9qFLVKWEZsJeqaiQDT0zdqnBhZEzVLU_rLc28Em6BCiD9QcVSVhJAYZPujwoXnk5boYRrkd_ilkhGw0xs/s640/blogger-image--1528077386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLkzwqO6f1kPq_mFDZ3pNKo4zr83GMA6cDl22r4EwDD_iAUDhWhxabHWCnaG9qFLVKWEZsJeqaiQDT0zdqnBhZEzVLU_rLc28Em6BCiD9QcVSVhJAYZPujwoXnk5boYRrkd_ilkhGw0xs/s640/blogger-image--1528077386.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7dMlZ6bwkVgcD0JrD9ZfdMllylRJAoGSwEeEve8OZWxWINAPNLt-5r3HJFN-OCbyOlWCLCAe9Z7T_1bNCDUHRVIZgMy2tP4JuYmvUCpH9SBYOlXkmMNdWXn5GFRdRTVE6CoDZit5cWXr/s640/blogger-image-2068942361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7dMlZ6bwkVgcD0JrD9ZfdMllylRJAoGSwEeEve8OZWxWINAPNLt-5r3HJFN-OCbyOlWCLCAe9Z7T_1bNCDUHRVIZgMy2tP4JuYmvUCpH9SBYOlXkmMNdWXn5GFRdRTVE6CoDZit5cWXr/s640/blogger-image-2068942361.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5RuioHkjCF9vnomKRu7a1NoglKtQairFfC4tF9k6_UL2NpsXVFq0RzZ0sDtN-YngFA2gJ_e9ArwYDMS1KlUHXaTt3a-Dpums0ANZKFjAl0rvay-Corea6ZIAdwlPXUNdwcmzibkOsFIf/s640/blogger-image-1748452992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5RuioHkjCF9vnomKRu7a1NoglKtQairFfC4tF9k6_UL2NpsXVFq0RzZ0sDtN-YngFA2gJ_e9ArwYDMS1KlUHXaTt3a-Dpums0ANZKFjAl0rvay-Corea6ZIAdwlPXUNdwcmzibkOsFIf/s640/blogger-image-1748452992.jpg"></a></div></div></div><br></div><div>After the market we explored the streets of the city, the smallest capital in the world! We stopped for refreshments at a lovely cafe overlooking the famous clock tower. </div><div><br></div><div><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhIQkGwUU6hj2ZhPh5suG0hRwxLse-snhyYQM0Od2vUBBlJCuqfEADPbAKemvFFFX0IvOJDawm9UIo38HqJPneUbW7Q9LEB9G8pASQZfe_CtU9Ji7TaXWf63wIwGVu1iKYvT4_0nI4QMc/s640/blogger-image--1126891915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhIQkGwUU6hj2ZhPh5suG0hRwxLse-snhyYQM0Od2vUBBlJCuqfEADPbAKemvFFFX0IvOJDawm9UIo38HqJPneUbW7Q9LEB9G8pASQZfe_CtU9Ji7TaXWf63wIwGVu1iKYvT4_0nI4QMc/s640/blogger-image--1126891915.jpg"></a></font></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We then drove south, stopping at several small and beautiful coves along the way. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBvWLgWGVft_Bpn8Fg-vztKJtKiSvbMvHsuUQmgN4g-JxPI1jxweWadLypKdbX0suXilLhi2Ww9aHPG5kW7_HH8ValvPR2aMsvKf-WM2NVEd_lON-zFIyFZ6BOtzVvL2HhupZCMsinbaw/s640/blogger-image-1361797154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBvWLgWGVft_Bpn8Fg-vztKJtKiSvbMvHsuUQmgN4g-JxPI1jxweWadLypKdbX0suXilLhi2Ww9aHPG5kW7_HH8ValvPR2aMsvKf-WM2NVEd_lON-zFIyFZ6BOtzVvL2HhupZCMsinbaw/s640/blogger-image-1361797154.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>The forecast was for thundery showers and there was a torrential tropical downpour for about an hour. We stopped for a late lunch and then continued along the west coast and then, across the mountain in torrential rain! </div><div><br></div><div>Quite the experience! We managed to see a fair bit of the island and what we have seen we like! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRpSYQQ5jUvoCUc7NqlIbofjYC8AQeHTwXDqcSzgDYG8BRbZRzMqaYEu4KHACNx0vteXqwiSCau5EeO3Q_GOwqJU1ysrucvJaKP2D140blxoZPKoLSZDwGlF4K1IYYtyaMd9pqgqTCZG4/s640/blogger-image-1951047487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRpSYQQ5jUvoCUc7NqlIbofjYC8AQeHTwXDqcSzgDYG8BRbZRzMqaYEu4KHACNx0vteXqwiSCau5EeO3Q_GOwqJU1ysrucvJaKP2D140blxoZPKoLSZDwGlF4K1IYYtyaMd9pqgqTCZG4/s640/blogger-image-1951047487.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Mostly jungle and coves with the whitest softest sand and torquoise water. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBb0gwN7eqPW0EACh4sxIWXRK2GRGQ1xorYiOy3vTYn_zbF5Uz_RMl7XzzaxnEPM-FoGIUsFhFt-Mooe0_RhI9xTh_7YQJXXDFGA1f1Q1G_4MrjnKqWN5ohCjyq8aHgduXKPI9V-6pH9uM/s640/blogger-image-481605000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBb0gwN7eqPW0EACh4sxIWXRK2GRGQ1xorYiOy3vTYn_zbF5Uz_RMl7XzzaxnEPM-FoGIUsFhFt-Mooe0_RhI9xTh_7YQJXXDFGA1f1Q1G_4MrjnKqWN5ohCjyq8aHgduXKPI9V-6pH9uM/s640/blogger-image-481605000.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div>On our return the rains had stopped and there was a lovely rainbow over one of the islands. Opposite our place is a rock pool where we saw crabs and watched as the sun set.</div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DqG58wgB1HKmqzQ_NoHG5OmUD1wmiX6Ucm1PcpTPfB4_RhR4L7lXadMqBtRePbf67MWKrplhZ-QOZLhQgvESRE5qux8FHviWFh8cUAbUB9jJBi4kZMiH1aFxCqRbVN9hJNlAhZlMMwfb/s640/blogger-image--2059005197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DqG58wgB1HKmqzQ_NoHG5OmUD1wmiX6Ucm1PcpTPfB4_RhR4L7lXadMqBtRePbf67MWKrplhZ-QOZLhQgvESRE5qux8FHviWFh8cUAbUB9jJBi4kZMiH1aFxCqRbVN9hJNlAhZlMMwfb/s640/blogger-image--2059005197.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlA3ycYRJXdiJF6gdtF1D5SdXk6y-TVeEvQHgOVqbK9qrSJp5dl8QD1X7cI1ZR9frEzyRYN7v_LhYvzZu5xITR2ihImF4LJbTi36nPVFXgrWGeY-hvf5yESOuBntHDVBwBdrCD8objsKI/s640/blogger-image--1420147124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlA3ycYRJXdiJF6gdtF1D5SdXk6y-TVeEvQHgOVqbK9qrSJp5dl8QD1X7cI1ZR9frEzyRYN7v_LhYvzZu5xITR2ihImF4LJbTi36nPVFXgrWGeY-hvf5yESOuBntHDVBwBdrCD8objsKI/s640/blogger-image--1420147124.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxTkYC0jk6xYZBnxMeBSPktJRm7ErLXqZbzPU1KeZaHvvu8cGh69GLfvcHw80fLnlMAzX6G7VEBFApZP-f3svK7f8YQmK1Sk_4MmN01DHc0BMJx9Sqhcti99APDqpf90Q1uLk6oUGl9bf/s640/blogger-image--1735304131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxTkYC0jk6xYZBnxMeBSPktJRm7ErLXqZbzPU1KeZaHvvu8cGh69GLfvcHw80fLnlMAzX6G7VEBFApZP-f3svK7f8YQmK1Sk_4MmN01DHc0BMJx9Sqhcti99APDqpf90Q1uLk6oUGl9bf/s640/blogger-image--1735304131.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Tracy and Dellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017365182573514424noreply@blogger.com0