Blogs from Mauritius, Africa - page 7

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Mauritius - Réunion 28. Oktober 2013 - 24. November 2013 29. Okt. 2013 Nach anstrengendem Flug – es sind ja doch insgesamt fast 10.000 km - sind wir übernächtig, aber gut in Mauritius gelandet. Dar Flug von Dubai nach Mauritius war ein Erlebnis der Sonderklasse: wir waren in diesem Flugzeug zusammen mit einer Handvoll Touristen und sonst lauter ganz in weiß gekleideten Mekka Pilgern. Ich glaube, das waren alle Hadschis des Jahres 2013 der Insel Mauritius… Wir sind mit unserem Mietauto an die trockene Südwestküste gelangt und wohnen im Gästehaus eines deutschen Aussteigerpaares, wirklich nett und persönlich. Das Gästehaus heißt Bellevue und wir blicken auch tatsächlich von einem Berghang über den Ort Tamarin aufs Meer. Von allseits bekannten 5*-Klischees der Insel merkt man hier gar nichts. Alles ist sehr bodenständig und entspannt – viele Feri... read more

Velkommen til Dubai airport og vores nye yndlings flyselskab Emiraterne. Mauritius er fantastiske strande, bountyland, tropisk jungle, og en melting pot af folkeslag og alle religioner. Spis en is fra de kørende isbiler, se på fantastiske bjerge, svøm med delfiner, og tag en snack fra Liverpool bar !!!! Badenymfer ses der flere af, herunder Fru Koudal og ledsager, fantastisk marked med opstilling af frugt og grønt, spis din leende ko. Frodig natur med jungle og de 7 vandfald, hikende danskere der frygtsomt spejder ned i afgrunden. Ånden følger os, saa hinduguderne saa vi også. Fantastisk aften i byen Flic en Flac med selskab af 2 romere (Andrea og Riccardo, drinks i flertal ! Nu er vi på resort, har lånt chefens computer til hastige skriblerier. Dear Andrea and Riccardo, Thanks for yesterday evening and good company, ... read more

Borrowed a car from Johnny and had a day out with Anna and Libby from CocoKai. Drove south, then back up north via the coastal road. Went to Gris Gris where there is no reef protecting the island and the waves crash in. Coastline is more dramatic and steep cliffs which is unusual for the rest of the island. Saw the 7 coloured sands at Choramal- a natural occuring patch of coloured sand. Went to see waterfalls, and had stunning lunch at Gris Gris. Fresh coconut juice for 1 rupee each. Glad Phil was driving as they are all crazy drivers, will pull out to overtake buses and trucks at any time at all. Crazy, crazy, crazy.... read more

We arrived at Rodrigues about 1pm on Saturday 14th– exactly 14 days since leaving Cocos. We averaged 5.91kts (not quite making it to 6kts) The entrance was well defined with a well marked channel and reef clearly visible all round. We had to anchor in the ‘swing area’ as there was a ship alongside the dock. We hadn’t even finished setting the anchor when the officials came in their Zodi to clear us in. All in all 4 different departments all needing forms filled in and signed, but all very nice and welcoming. We didn’t go ashore the rest of that day, but we were within shouting distance to Cocokai so chatted with them, John from Boomerang came to visit in his Zodi, Tor from Imagine came in his Zodi for a visit and then John ... read more