The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

Anse Patate Beach at the northern end

President's Second House on La Digue

Crabs on a private beach

Kotetsu on the beach of Source d'Argent

Source d'Argent beach

Source d'Argent beach

Private beach separated by granite

Source d'Argent beach

Anse Patate

The Island's straight road to Source d'Argent

Anse Patate

Island road

Ferry from Praslin to La Digue

For my grandchildren. Next is the cape of Source d'Argent　on the west coast.

It is a beach that is always introduced in the Seychelles pamphlet.

The beauty of nature.
 The rocks are lined up like granite flowers are in bloom.
A private beach separated by rocks.
Those who read books, those who lie down on the beach, and lovers are not disturbed by anyone.
I am surprised by the natural art of the private beach, but I refrain from pointing the camera at the couple.

A taxi different from the one I had reserved was waiting at the pier.

 Immediately ask for information on the Island to the north.
 The coast of Anse Patate is more beautiful than a picture postcard.
The contrast between the light blue sea and the granite.

Look through the viewfinder for a piece that I can be proud of. I was absorbed in releasing the shutter and changing the composition to continue shooting.

I couldn't get the one I liked, so I took off my sandals and took a photo from the sea.

 

The Island's landmark, Source d'Argent (Lovers Rock),
 is located on the southwestern coast.

But I wanted to see the beautiful appearance of Anse Patate
at the northern end first.
-The reason is that one postcard
I sent to my grandson happened to say "Anse Patate".

I avoided the traffic on the Island because
I was hit by a bicycle and ox cart, on an Italian Island.
The ox cart doesn't go north either,
so I arranged for a valuable taxi with only five on the Island.

30 minutes by ferry from Praslin Island (round trip 24 dollars), regular flights are full.

Can we get on without a reservation? I got a quick reply saying "Go on the next ferry".

It seems that major travel agencies have made reservations in advance, so boarding is smooth.

When I was having trouble buying a ticket, I lost my seat.

Looking at the captain's face, the captain visually signaled that I should sit in the cockpit.

Thanks to the palm again.

5km north-south x 3k east-west Population 2500

I took a taxi to the Island, which can be reached in 40 minutes or 2 hours by bike.

Driving with a heavy camera bag may be too extravagant, but it saves you a lot of time.

I was more impressed by the beach of "Anse Patate" on the northern cape, which is more famous than the tourist crowd of Source d'Argent

Unfortunately,
I didn't plan to stay on this Island.   

La Digue Island