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April 6th 2010
Published: May 2nd 2010
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After two days at sea, having left the Seychelles with a whole new direction and itinerary, we spent time working out the details of a possible safari with Norm Pieters and the other six. It was a bit challenging for Norm as he was coordinating and putting everything together with his son in their Florida office via his phone, texting and email. Things were coming together but he needed to be sure... Read Full Entry



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Vanilla BeansVanilla Beans
Vanilla Beans
A close-up of beans growing on the vine.
Vanilla AloudaVanilla Alouda
Vanilla Alouda
We got to sample a local vanilla drink.
Hindu TempleHindu Temple
Hindu Temple
Next to the vanilla nursery was a very colorful Hindu temple that we walked around.
Colorful DetailColorful Detail
Colorful Detail
Look at the detail these are built with.
Temple InteriorTemple Interior
Temple Interior
Taken as we looked through the door opening. We chose not to enter as we would have to take our shoes off. Again, look at the colors.
StatueStatue
Statue
This colorful statue to the rear of the temple is dedicated to music and harmony.
PlantationPlantation
Plantation
Our next stop was at Eureka, a finely restored colonial estate from the 1850's on a beautiful piece of property.
The Music AreaThe Music Area
The Music Area
We got a guided tour of the home, followed by a fabulous lunch on the porch.
The Dining RoomThe Dining Room
The Dining Room
Large dining with beautiful period furniture.
The ParlorThe Parlor
The Parlor
Today called the living room. It looks out over the back porch and spacious green backyard.
Tub and ShowerTub and Shower
Tub and Shower
How would you like to bathe in this tub or take a cold pull-the-handle-shower?
DodoDodo
Dodo
The extinct Dodo. Cute little guy only found on Mauritius in the 1600's.
Smells Good!Smells Good!
Smells Good!
The kitchen staff is preparing our lunch in this classic old kitchen.
Our Hostess Serves UsOur Hostess Serves Us
Our Hostess Serves Us
A beautiful lunch is served to us on one of the porches by the lady that oversees the plantation.
Our Intimate GroupOur Intimate Group
Our Intimate Group
There were only eight of us enjoying this great tour.
FlowersFlowers
Flowers
The yard was beautifully landscaped.
DelicateDelicate
Delicate
It almost tickles you to look at it.
One MoreOne More
One More
Last one for today.
The BackyardThe Backyard
The Backyard
The view as you sit in the parlor or on the back porch.
Rear of the House and MountainsRear of the House and Mountains
Rear of the House and Mountains
Looking at the rear of the house and Moka mountain range in the background.
Pineapple PlantationPineapple Plantation
Pineapple Plantation
This is Mr. Deepak's pineapple plantation in Les Mariannes.



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