Paradisiacal birthday...

How could a 25th birthday start better than waking up with a view of the sea and the sound of the waves? I can't imagine anything more beautiful...

Birthday breakfast on our terrace overlooking palm trees, the ocean, and two colorful fishing boats, with a grandpa doing his morning water exercises in the midst of the waves - simply perfect.

Afterwards, we make ourselves comfortable and head to 'Petite Anse', our favorite beach here on Mahe. It is just as dreamy as our last trip, with a few tourists here and there, huge granite rocks on both sides of the bay, and coconut trees under which we set up our retreat. And then, of course, I get a 'Happy Birthday' serenade from the Seychellois underwater world, which treats us to clear water and colorful fish during our first snorkeling trip.

We enjoy the morning in paradise, later we pack up our beach gear and drive along the coastal road, passing by several other nice beaches (see route photos), heading back home. From here, I go for a birthday run along the coastal road, much warmer than in the fields of Finthen, but with a unique backdrop.

The appropriate conclusion for this day is a delicious dinner at a Seychellois restaurant. It's amazing that we even found the place, as it is located in a remote area. We were about to give up when the restaurant owner personally picked us up in the middle of nowhere and delivered us there on the bed of his truck. The fast ride with Seychellois driving style was a real adventure, cost Mom her reading glasses, and made us even richer in holiday experiences. And the journey was worth it, as we are served delicious fish dishes and end the evening in style.