Posts from Seychelles

August 26, 2004

Nairobi, Kenya The Land of the Smutty Coconut

My day started on Mahe with a mile long walk uphill to the bus stop carrying 55 pounds of luggage in the rain. A taxi to the airport would have cost $30 and the constant price gouging on this island … Continue reading →

August 18, 2004

Mahe, Seychelles Chasing the World's Biggest Fish

When a whale shark is spotted, it’s like an alarm call in a firehouse. Everyone jumps. The engine stops. The deck starts thumping. Tony and Gerard get the gear ready, Ian and Winfield pull the line on the Zodiac, and … Continue reading →