Island Paradise.

Ok well after a month at sea we hit land.... in a controlled manner of course. Port victoria, Seychelles. First impressions are that it looks like hawaii. Green everywhere. The beaches are so nice and the sunsets amazing. I decided that it was time to relax and I was able to get a hotel. It was nice to sleep in a quiet place with no speakers around and room to roll around freely. As soon as my head hit the pillow I was out cold. numerous hours later I awoke to no alarm clock, no guys bustling around, and the sounds of nature outside. Not to shabby.

This is a very interesting place. Technically it is africa but most of the people look indian and every one speaks french. Almost everywhere I went they new english it was impressive. The service was good though I am still getting used to the lassez faire attitude waiters and waitresses have toward getting things for you in any sort of time. it seems almost to the point of wondering if they forgot about us and then right as we are about to ask they bring it. but I have found that is a european thing as well. I guess the catering and service in the US is just different. I know that tipping is a much bigger thing in the US and I think that is why they work harder. here it sometimes seems like we are a hassle.

Let me tell you this place has some great beaches and the sunsets are amazing. Me and my liberty buddy walked most of the sights in about a day. According to the taxi driver the main island is only 27km long. we were going to do a hike up to the top of the mountain but as with most tropical islands it started to rain like a monsoon (go figure it is monsoon season hehe) so that got canceled for now. The two big draws here are the great tropical beaches and the cocoa de mare apparently it only grows in seychelles. its a type of nut that can grow maybe a foot and a half big. you can eat it when it is younger the insides are like a jelly and it is very sweet. so as you can guess not alot going on here. Seychelles gives off this jamaican vibe, the music is very reggae and everyone just kind of chills. no one seems to really worry to much.

All in all I think this has been a nice port. I think we all needed to get away and what better place to get away then a tropical island. I look forward to working with the orphans in a couple days. I think it will feel good to get my hands dirty for something other then the ship. helping out some kids in need should help me put things back in perspective. well I hope so at least. maybe they are spoiled brats hehe

Hope this finds you in good spirits and health. Take care.