THURSDAY, APR 1ST--MAHE, SEYCHELLES

Greetings from Port Victoria. I was up on the top deck for our sail into the port taking some photos and enjoying the views. So we were tied up on the pier by 4pm. The internet was down again most of the morning. I sat out again on our balcony this morning and read the Dallas Morning News paper and just enjoyed the ocean. It was again like a mirror with the few scattered clouds being reflected on the water. The water was a deep blue color and simply beautiful. We ordered breakfast from room service. After the internet came back up I spent the rest of the morning and until about 3pm on the computer. I ordered a salad and sandwich from room service and dined out on the balcony. So we are on the island of Mahe which is the largest of the 115 islands that make up the Seychelles. Mahe is 17 miles by 5 miles so not that large. 90% of the Seychelles 81,000 population lives here on Mahe. The Seychelles are known for its swaying palms, blue waters, and beautiful beaches. Tomorrow morning we are doing an island highlights tour. In the afternoon I am doing a catamaran ride and some snorkeling. We were informed today that Port Victoria is celebrating the Easter holidays tomorrow so the shops will be closed-shucks! Tonight we are going up to the La Veranda for the “truck stop diner”. That should be very interesting. I definitely want to see the 9:30 show down in the showroom. Jamie Michael Stewart is performing again. His last show was awesome! Unfortunately we had to start taking our malaria prevention medications last night. We take one pill the week before arriving in Africa, one every week we are there, and one a week for four weeks after we leave. So that is 8 weeks all together. I have felt bad all day (tired and just yuky) because of the pill’s side effects. So has Rebecca. I hope it passes soon. Do not want to feel this way the rest of the cruise. No new pictures probably until we leave the Seychelles Saturday night here.