Mon, May 12, 2014
Seychelles … What draws our imagination in the first moment, when
do you hear this name? Turquoise ocean, sparkling white sand,
blue cloudless sky, coconut palms leaning straight to
the edge of the water and … serenity.
But this is just an imposed stereotype, a beautiful picture of
advertising “bounty” and booklets about honeymoon. At the very
In fact, the Seychelles is far from such a heavenly place
his many. Those who have lived there for some time know why.
You can not love these islands.
- For the extraordinary cost of local life. In Seychelles
there are no livestock on the islands and almost no farming,
therefore, most products are brought in from the outside, and prices in
supermarkets are much higher than European ones. In inexpensive stores
the range is very limited, loved by many cottage cheese and kefir
are missing. Choice of fruit (except local exotics) on the market too
is small.
- For difficulties with medical care. Only one
public hospital with good equipment is in
the capital of Victoria on the island of Mahe. At the same time, there are few pharmacies on the islands.
small selection of drugs.
- For the rising crime rate. The main population of Seychelles
lives very poorly, has recently begun to spread
drug addiction. Seychellois are lazy, like to drink, and therefore
steal valuables in hotels and in homes of wealthy foreigners. Often
there are thefts on the desert “wild” beaches, they can gently pull out
money and credit cards, leaving the wallet itself. The police work very
formally, there is practically no real help from it.
- For the poor quality of local products and the lack of household choices
technology. Therefore, many fly shopping in Dubai, Singapore or
Mauritius. Local souvenirs are very expensive, and bargaining is not
accepted.
- For interruptions in water. There are days when it is given only for an hour
day, you need to have time to take a shower and do all the household chores. Related
This is due to the fact that there is no fresh water in the Seychelles, but its main source
– rains. By the way, water is not advised to drink water from a tap.
- For the inconvenient mode of operation of local stores. On weekdays they are
open from 8 to 17 hours, and on Saturdays from 8 to 12 hours. At the same time, lunch –
from 12 to 13 h. On Sunday, stores do not work.
- For the lack of normal service in many hotels at very
high prices for the rest. Therefore, it is often said that nature is
Seychelles corresponds to 5 stars, and service – only three.
- For a small amount of cultural entertainment and
attractions. In the capital of Seychelles – Victoria –
You can look at the mini-copy of Big Ben, the Indian temple, visit
natural history museum, that’s all the monuments of art. And from
entertainment nightlife there are only a few cinemas,
casino and rural discos where reggae rhythms and
Creole music.
- For many ubiquitous geckos (local lizards) adoring
climb into houses and bungalows of hotels in search of food, rustling along
nights in the trash cans.
- Finally, for the increased humidity and tropical rain seasons,
because of which many things, leather goods and furniture smell
mold
Text: Natalia Bochkareva
