- Day 53 - 56Wednesday 26th
Caught the plane to Mauritius this morning after a long car ride stuck in peak hour traffic in Reunion. It was a nice short 45 minute flight from Reunion. We are now staying in the north of Mauritius Posted by CraigHel in Southern Africa Journey | Oct 28, 2011
- Day 3 & 4 Day 3 7/9/11
Today we went to Casela Park which has birds, farm animals, turtles and big cats. We had booked to do a lion walk and interactions with the cheetah and tigers. When we got there the first thing Posted by CraigHel in Southern Africa Journey | Sep 8, 2011
- Day 1 & 2 Hi everyone,
Well landed safely in Mauritius yesterday and have really nice accommodation with kitchen, lounge, laundry, massive balcony and bedroom its like a small apartment on the top floor in the south west of Mauritius near Blue Bay. Posted by CraigHel in Southern Africa Journey | Sep 6, 2011
- In transitWe arrived early at the Mauritius airport hoping to take advantage of the South African Airways Business Class Lounge. There, we were greeted with hot towellettes and hostesses offering beverages and food. There were numerous canapés and about Posted by Leo and Mo in Where in the world are Leo & Mo? | Aug 16, 2011
- Mon Choisy to Grand Baie Shoreline WalkWe’re off for another walking adventure this morning up the north beach for lunch and eventually to Grand Baie where we’ll stock up on groceries for the remainder of our stay. We’re shortlisting activities with only 5 full days Posted by Leo and Mo in Where in the world are Leo & Mo? | Aug 9, 2011
- Orewar MauritiusYesterday, we went into Grand Baie for some last minute shopping and hanging about. We found a little shop that sold white cotton clothing 100% made in Mauritius (though we hadn’t seen any cotton plantations here). Mo found Posted by Leo and Mo in Where in the world are Leo & Mo? | Aug 15, 2011
- Rest and RelaxationWe’ve been starting our days early (6:30-7:30am), as there isn’t much to keep us up late in the evenings except corny Hindi soap operas or waxing Leo in Scrabble (he, he). This morning has been very rainy and cloudy Posted by Leo and Mo in Where in the world are Leo & Mo? | Aug 13, 2011
- Inland and West Coast TourAnother tour today. This time to the south-west with many stops for shopping, culture and nature. We started at an artisan shop where we found some good deals on souvenirs. Mo was a bit peeved to see Posted by Leo and Mo in Where in the world are Leo & Mo? | Aug 12, 2011
- Ile aux Cerfs We’re on another tour today; this one to the east coast to visit the Ile aux Cerfs and do some snorkelling. The tour began with a fairly long drive (about an hour) but some beautiful scenery along the way. Posted by Leo and Mo in Where in the world are Leo & Mo? | Aug 11, 2011
- A Day of Rest – ahhhhh…..Today is a stay-at-home, read, eat, enjoy the villa, plan, rest day. That’s all we did so there is nothing to report! However, some reflections may be in order.
When we chose Mauritius, it was more because it was Posted by Leo and Mo in Where in the world are Leo & Mo? | Aug 10, 2011
- Ile des Benetiers – Snorkelling Trip #2We are up early to get transport to our day of snorkelling and dolphin viewing. The van came by on time and we stopped at some pretty luxurious hotels along the way to pick up others. At one Posted by Leo and Mo in Where in the world are Leo & Mo? | Aug 8, 2011
- Mauritian blue skyToday, we woke to beautiful blue skies and warm weather. The whole place took on a magical air, countering the sobering effect of a late evening entry. Mo felt much better about the place when she saw what Posted by Leo and Mo in Where in the world are Leo & Mo? | Aug 1, 2011
- Mauritius- Business Meets PleasureDiscovered by the Portuguese in 1505, Mauritius was subsequently held by the Dutch, French, and British before independence was attained in 1968. The country has attracted considerable foreign investment and has earned one of Africa's highest per capita i Posted by v.arvind in Time Off- Family Break at Kumaon | Jul 26, 2011
- June 10th MauritiusYesterday we visited Reunion island and its active Volcano - Piton de las Fornaises. A Long trip with beautiful scenery and a less than wonderful Creole lunch. Then back to the ship where we celebrated 47 years of marriage in Posted by acudoc in ROSES PASSAGE TO THE INDIAN OCEAN | Jun 10, 2011
- THURSDAY - APR. 7PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS
After four full days at sea we reached Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, the largest city and the main port. Mauritius is one of three island Posted by Swenigale in Serenity 3 | Apr 11, 2011
- Quick catch up.Hello, I missed you all. I know, I was gone ages but I have been very very very busy. By my standards anyway. In fact I shouldn't really be writing this now because I have an essay to write and Posted by rosiescott in Not About My Gap Year | Oct 23, 2010
- In which Rosie gets hot on a bus and cold on a plane==Hop:==
Bus from St Andrews to Glasgow.
Honestly I wouldn't normally even include this section of the journey but it was actually one of the worst sections of a basically twenty four hour journey. It was only about 2 and a half Posted by rosiescott in Not About My Gap Year | Sep 7, 2010
- Then you ask, why I don't live here...Obscure Dylan reference there for anyone who is so inclined.
Hello Darlings,
I know I haven't been about for a bit, and I wish I could say it was because I was Mrs. Busy-Knickers, but it's not. Fact is I am a Posted by rosiescott in Not About My Gap Year | Aug 23, 2010
- A sketchy sketch skooOy. I feel so behind in my blogging activities. There are so many back-logged stories to tell but I fear that if I attempt such a retrospective, then I shall never get back on track. I'm sorry. It normally takes Posted by wherewa in Return to Paradise Lost | Nov 22, 2009
- Passionate about reason...this post was written a few weekends ago but never got finished, and probably won't anytime soon....
Eight minutes past midnight. I've just come back from Kenzie, my favourite bar in all of Mauritius. This watering hole is kinda like Jane Posted by wherewa in Return to Paradise Lost | Oct 31, 2009
- MauritiusI Wikipediaed it when it first appeared on the revised itinerary, so I’ll save you the trouble: it’s an island east of Madagascar known for its beauty and being the home of the Dodo bird. It has no indigenous people- Posted by ltdewald in Semester at Sea | Oct 21, 2009
- MauritiusOctober 18, 2009.
On the fourteenth, we arrived in Mauritius. We got off the ship, and hit the beach. We took a 20 minute taxi ride to Mon Shwazi, an amazing beach. This Posted by GabrielRR in Gabriel's Semester at Sea Journey | Oct 21, 2009
- MauritiusOctober 18, 2009.
On the fourteenth, we arrived in Mauritius. We got off the ship, and hit the beach. We took a 20 minute taxi ride to Mon Shwazi, an amazing beach. This Posted by GabrielRR in Gabriel's Semester at Sea Journey | Oct 21, 2009
- Mauritius[i]Warning: this document is not suitable for children and such. This special edition of Eli’s Blog was written by expert journalist Leodis McElroy as Eli learns about journalism. For humor’s sake, some deviation from complete journalistic voice h Posted by E5sports in Dream Fall | Oct 20, 2009
- MauritiusMauritius is an island close to Madagascar that is a part of Africa. Mauritius was supposed to be a relaxing stop between Africa and India, which it was. The main activities to do in Mauritius are just beach Posted by CyrusRR in Around the World in 110 Days | Oct 19, 2009