Seychelles

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Pirate treasure is believed to be buried somewhere on one of the small islands of Seychelles, which were used for many years as secret hideaways. Modern day treasure-seekers, though, are lured to the Indián --- Ocean archipelago by the promise of unspoilt golden beaches and that search for the elusive ideál of tropical paradise. For scenic splen- africa . dour, isolated coral beaches, lush vegetation and a hot tropical climate, the Republic of Seychelles is almost too good to be true. However there is more to see and experience than just the beaches: the mountain mistforests; the nature reserve islands with their spectacular seabird colonies; wonderful diving; and the colourful culture of the Seychellois people. In this informative guide, Sarah Carpin examines the rich natural history of the islands: 'toc tocs\ 'tec tecs' and 4takamakas'; the short but vibrant history which has shaped the country since people flrst arrived here just over two hundred years ago; and offers tips on how... Tovább

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Pirate treasure is believed to be buried somewhere on one of the small islands of Seychelles, which were used for many years as secret hideaways. Modern day treasure-seekers, though, are lured to the Indián --- Ocean archipelago by the promise of unspoilt golden beaches and that search for the elusive ideál of tropical paradise. For scenic splen- africa . dour, isolated coral beaches, lush vegetation and a hot tropical climate, the Republic of Seychelles is almost too good to be true. However there is more to see and experience than just the beaches: the mountain mistforests; the nature reserve islands with their spectacular seabird colonies; wonderful diving; and the colourful culture of the Seychellois people. In this informative guide, Sarah Carpin examines the rich natural history of the islands: 'toc tocs\ 'tec tecs' and 4takamakas'; the short but vibrant history which has shaped the country since people flrst arrived here just over two hundred years ago; and offers tips on how to discover these treasure islands. Special topics include an argument by Victorian adventurer General Gordon that the islands were the site of the Garden of Eden; the unique conservation needs of the far flung atoll of Aldabra, 'the Galapagos of the Indián Ocean'; and how 'gold fever' strikes even today. Sarah Carpin is a British journalist who has lived and worked in Seychelles for many years. Married to Andrew, a Seychellois, they live on Mahé, where Sarah can be heard broadcasting on SBC Vissza