Mahé Island, Seychelles 马埃岛, 塞舌尔
March 28, 2025
Today we had the chance to explore Victoria, the charming capital of Seychelles — and one of the smallest capital cities in the world.
We began our day with a walk from the port under the blazing tropical sun. Our first stop: the Botanical Gardens. The short distance felt much longer in the heat and humidity, but the lush greenery and towering coco de mer palms made the effort worthwhile.
We strolled through shaded paths, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere. Feeding the giant tortoises was definitely the highlight, and we even spotted a fruit bat tucked beneath a palm leaf — an unexpected surprise!
Next, we made our way to the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, a lively hub full of colorful stalls, fresh tropical fruits, aromatic spices, and handmade souvenirs. From there, we continued on to the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple, its vibrant walls and intricate carvings standing out beautifully in the midday light.
On our way back, we passed by the city’s iconic Clock Tower, a miniature replica of London’s Big Ben, and stopped for a quick photo before calling it a day.
By the time we wrapped up our sightseeing, we were sweaty, exhausted, and grateful for the ship’s shuttle bus waiting in the city center to take us back. After a refreshing lunch onboard, we retreated to our cabin for what was meant to be a quick rest — but turned into a well-earned two-hour nap.
马埃岛, 塞舌尔
2025年3月28日
今天，我们有机会探索了维多利亚（Victoria），这座迷人的小城不仅是塞舌尔的首都，也是世界上最小的首都之一。
我们从邮轮码头出发，在炽热的热带阳光下步行前往植物园。虽然距离不远，但在高温和潮湿的天气下，走起来格外吃力。但公园内，绿树成荫，郁郁葱葱，尤其是那高耸的海椰子树让人印象深刻。我们沿着林间小道悠闲漫步，感受着宁静的氛围。给巨型陆龟喂食成了今日的亮点，途中我们还意外地在棕榈叶下发现了一只果蝠，让人惊喜不已。
接着我们前往Sir Selwyn-Clarke 市场，这里热闹非凡，摊位上摆满了色彩缤纷的水果、香料与手工艺品，充满本地风情。随后，我们参观了阿鲁·米胡·纳瓦萨克提·维那亚加尔神庙（Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple），它那鲜艳的墙面与精美的雕刻在正午的阳光下格外醒目。
返程途中，我们路过了维多利亚的地标——钟楼（Clock Tower），这是一座伦敦大本钟的微型复制品。我们在此稍作停留，拍了几张照片。
当我们结束一天的观光时，已是汗流浃背，疲惫不堪，还好邮轮公司安排的接驳车就在市中心等着我们返回船上。登船后享用了一顿清爽的午餐，我们回到船舱想稍微休息一下，结果这一躺就是两小时午睡，实在太需要了。