stars and fireflies

We ended our stay on the island watching sunset on the beach, taking a bajaj to a hidden reservoir to see the stars and fireflies blend into one, as the frogs sang their evening songs.

Flying out the next day, bumped up to the cockpit!

mafia island and whale sharks

We arrived to Mafia Island with the primary intention to swim with the elusive whale shark (a type of shark, not whale). Lodging for the week:

Hopping on the boat before the tide escaped us

Whale sharks are filter feeding, meaning they sort of skim the surface and strain matter and food from the water. After a debriefing we all got into the water as smoothly as we could and waited...

Along with lots of jellyfish

Open mouth shot!

Getting photos for research!

Amazing. Suddenly there was a feeding frenzy and no short of THIRTY sharks appeared, which rarely happens but about once or twice every TEN years! Got knocked about so photos are not as good...

Ending the epic day with some South African serenades, post Swahili dinner

turtle island

Catching a ride to Turtle Island, also known as Changuu or Prisoner's Island. Used in the 1860s for rebellious slaves, and in 1919 the British governor of Seychelles sent four tortoises which now number over 100.

And, off to Mafia

stonetown sunsets and souks

Stonetown sights

villa life

When you know people who know people and find yourself at your own villa, with butler!

Cheers!

Meh diving conditions