We were positively surprised by the Seychellois. They don't dress tastelessly, which is amazing given the scarce garment shops in the islands. Especially on Sunday morning, it's a treat to see older ladies coming from the church with pristine white and pink dresses, adorned with hats that remind the Roaring 20's. They live in not-so-shabby houses, are well nurtured - they can make a mean octopus curry taste wonderfully in a Styrofoam lunchbox - and actually travel. The daughter of the owner of the guesthouse where we were staying in La Digue actually told us that, since her brother worked in Abu Dabi, she went there already twice. Though she didn't like it, nor she liked Dubai or Singapore. Thailand was her thing, which made us wonder (with all respect for Thai people, food and landscapes): why is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence, even if paradise is on this side?
Victoria Market
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