Tag: beaches

  • My Island Weather: Finding Joy in Sun and Rain

    My Island Weather: Finding Joy in Sun and Rain

    As an island dweller, my relationship with weather is intimate and ever-present. The sky and sea accompany me constantly. Their moods shifting together in a dance as old as time itself. This has an effect on me. Golden Days Under the Sun Nothing compares to waking up to brilliant sunshine streaming through the windows. These…

  • Ste Anne Island Day Trip: Seychelles’ Hidden Tropical Gem

    On this Page Another Day in Paradise Whilst in the Seychelles, Ste Anne Island offers an unforgettable day-trip experience in the Marine National Park. I often avail myself of this opportunity when I am on home visit away from my UN duty station.  Ste Anne Island lies off the eastern coast of the main island…

  • My Childhood Memories and Local Experience of the Victoria Market Seychelles

    My Childhood Memories and Local Experience of the Victoria Market, Mahé, Seychelles Photo: LJ Padayachy. Victoria Market, Seychelles. I was born in Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles, on Mahé Island. I have always cherished the moments of my childhood spent in Victoria. These are cherished childhood memories that hold a special place in my…