Chapter 37
Meet Turt Vonnegut!
Did you know that our famous Aldabra giant tortoise has a long-time girlfriend?
He’s a regular Romeo, our reptilian bud!
While the breed doesn’t mate for life like swans do, it’s been recognised that some Aldabra tortoises, like our very own Turt, return to the same mate each breeding season.
What a loyal guy, eh? All these hook-ups have resulted in many hatchlings so we can only guess how many little Turts are running around…
Recollection shared by Mariola Margeaux.
Want to know more about the island of Esperé?
We offer helicopter joy rides tailored to your needs.
You can get a bird’s eye view of our tiny island or fly above the protected Aldabra atoll and see the lagoon where Turt’s kind hang out in blissful harmony.
If flying isn’t your thing, we have glass-bottomed boat rides where you’ll encounter black-tipped reef sharks up close and personal!
Or take a bike ride around one of the many trails on the island where you can spot an abundance of fuchsia tropicbird orchids, the national flower of the Seychelles that have the most glorious perfume.
The Barefoot Bookshop is open and ready for your visit!