Not Leopards, but wanted to share

[kmloughran]

My Fiancee and I just got back from a trip to the Seychelles, so of course we went and hung out with the indigenous Aldabra giant tortoises. And they were SO amazing, but made us miss our little Mo even more. They were so friendly (they've obviously been well acclimated to visitors) and some were really photogenic. So I just wanted to share a couple of pictures.



(To give you a little perspective, I'm 6'5" tall and about 235lbs.... so yeah, that's a BIG tort, next to a big guy.)

 

[TerrapinStation]

The amount of jealousy I feel right now is dangerous....... hahaha looks awesome!

Did you go for work or pleasure? I have heard, read and seen nothing but great things about that region.

 

[Yvonne G]

Wow! The trip of a lifetime.

 

[kmloughran]

We just went for fun! Surely, one of the most beautiful places on earth.

 

[Oxalis]

My Fiancee and I just got back from a trip to the Seychelles, so of course we went and hung out with the indigenous Aldabra giant tortoises. And they were SO amazing, but made us miss our little Mo even more. They were so friendly (they've obviously been well acclimated to visitors) and some were really photogenic. So I just wanted to share a couple of pictures.

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(To give you a little perspective, I'm 6'5" tall and about 235lbs.... so yeah, that's a BIG tort, next to a big guy.)

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Seychelles?!!? I'm so jealous too!!! On my list of places to visit too. How was the weather there? Nice beaches?

 

[kmloughran]

It was amazing! Weather was perfect and the beaches were gorgeous but unlike I'd ever experienced before. The most picturesque beaches had crazy riptides and you're not supposed to swim there. But then there were other places where you could swim with beautiful reefs that stretched for what seemed like miles. Water was like bath water. Possibly the softest/finest sand I've felt in my entire life (and I've been all over the world).

La Digue was our favorite island, since it's all walking or biking there (almost no gas powered vehicles).

Praslin was beautiful too. The whole experience was unforgettable.

 

[Oxalis]

It was amazing! Weather was perfect and the beaches were gorgeous but unlike I'd ever experienced before. The most picturesque beaches had crazy riptides and you're not supposed to swim there. But then there were other places where you could swim with beautiful reefs that stretched for what seemed like miles. Water was like bath water. Possibly the softest/finest sand I've felt in my entire life (and I've been all over the world).

La Digue was our favorite island, since it's all walking or biking there (almost no gas powered vehicles).

Praslin was beautiful too. The whole experience was unforgettable.

Wow, awesome! Thanks for sharing. I'll have to remember to check out La Digue. My husband and I are visiting Rapa Nui (Easter Island) for our honeymoon, and I'm excited to be able to bike my way around the island.

 

[MPRC]

I am green with envy. I think i speak for everyone when I say, "More photos!"

 

[wellington]

Now I unfriend you. For what you may ask! Not enough pictures of the torts or the island and because I want to be there
Really, glad you had a great time and appreciate you sharing