Hello friends,
I am very happy that the previous post about sharing my photos from my vacation in the Seychelles was well-received. This brings me great joy, and to be honest, looking at these shared photos makes me want to organize another trip to these places. However, it is highly likely that next time I will consider another country. We'll see when the time comes, but the main factor I always have to consider is money.
In this post that I am sharing today, I want to share with you some more photos that I took on a beach called "Anse Cocos." If I remember correctly, that was the name, and it was located about a kilometer away from our accommodation.
I remember that we took a small boat to get there, but I can't find any photos about it anymore, and I'm sorry because it was very nice.
As you can see from the photos, the first positive thing, in my opinion, about this beach is that on the days I visited, I never found it overcrowded. I think this is a good thing because it allows you to better appreciate these fantastic places. However, it is important to consider that the Seychelles are not an economically sustainable destination for many people.
As seen in the photos, the sandy beach is white in color, occasionally adorned with rocks that form small bays. Fortunately, there are palm trees here and there, providing shade and protection from the sun.
I remember that when I visited this place, I was told that the sea is usually calm, suitable for swimming even for non-experts. However, I was mistaken because the sea was always influenced by strong currents. You can notice in the photo that it is quite rough, so I never had the courage to venture into it. Also, I am not a highly skilled swimmer, so I think it's better to avoid it.
What I liked most were these bars or small refreshment stands directly on the beach. They were not intrusive because the structures were made of wood. I also ventured into the wildest jungle, where there were truly enormous trees. I had never seen anything like it elsewhere in the world, and the coconuts were huge as well.
Moreover, I noticed that people used parts of palm trees to build their own makeshift umbrellas or shelters for protection from the sun. Initially, I thought they were provided by the bar since they were near it, but they were actually self-built by people living in those places, including many who had relocated from Europe.
Honestly, I don't even know how to describe the emotions I felt when I was on vacation there. Sometimes it almost feels like being in a movie rather than reality because the place is so paradisiacal. Even the stones along the beach were impressive, shaped by the waves of the sea. These are the kind of places you hate to leave or can't wait to return to.
Probably because when you go to such places, you are in direct contact with nature, and in my opinion, you don't need anything else. In fact, that vacation period did me a lot of good, especially since I was coming from a stressful time at work. Sometimes someone might say that the price to go to such places is a bit excessive. However, in my opinion, it's better this way because it helps select the people who go there. It would be chaotic if mass tourism took over, and it would no longer be possible to fully experience those places.
Many of my friends asked me when I returned from this trip if I got bored spending all those days on the beach, perhaps because the place is too naturalistic. I simply told them that I enjoy natural places where I have less contact with people and more contact with nature. Of course, this preference may not be suitable for everyone.
Thank you for taking a look at this post. If I find more photos, I will most likely share another post about the Seychelles.