Where does the time go?
Thursday. Friday. Saturday. We leave on Sunday.
Where does the time go? Last weekend I was all chilled because we had a week before we were leaving for our holiday. Now, only three days later, I'm panicking because it's almost time. And I do have a ton to do before we go... not least because my in-laws are coming to see the new place, like, the day we get back. (Did I think that was a good idea at some point? What was I on?)
For Momalo, who worries about Islamic fundamentalists in the Seychelles, and for other people, who have no idea where or what they are, a few facts. Information is courtesy of the CIA World Factbook - Seychelles entry.
Background: A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. The most recent presidential elections were held 31 August-2 September 2001. President RENE, who has served since 1977, was re-elected. On 14 April 2004 RENE stepped down and Vice President James MICHEL was sworn in as president.
Location: Eastern Africa, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar
Population: 80,832 (July 2004 est.)
Religions: Roman Catholic 86.6%, Anglican 6.8%, other Christian 2.5%, other 4.1%
Languages: English (official), French (official), Creole
Industries: fishing; tourism; processing of coconuts and vanilla, coir (coconut fiber) rope, boat building, printing, furniture; beverages
There's also a map of the Seychelles on the page, though it doesn't do much to illustrate where they are in relation to the rest of Africa. This map (courtesy of SIBA) does a much better job of that.
Oh yes, blogged in the London Metblog today, as well.
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Beth Ballingall
food lover : world traveller : gamer : New Yorker : twenty-something : former Londoner : handbag lover : erstwhile soprano : geek