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November 25th 2007
Published: February 7th 2008
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We didn't expect to be here when we left on our big trip but here we are on a little piece of France a couple of thousand miles away from Europe in the middle of the Indian Ocean. We have been eagerly awaiting this leg of the journey for about 3 months, and now we are here, to all intents and purposes in France. There are Super-U's, Carrefours, Credit Agricoles, Boulangeries, the road signs are in... Read Full Entry



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View into the cirque with CilaosView into the cirque with Cilaos
View into the cirque with Cilaos

see? it doesn't look like a tiny island does it?
The Gite!!!! Thank God!The Gite!!!! Thank God!
The Gite!!!! Thank God!

our brief overnight respite before staggering up the last bit to the summit of Piton des Neiges



8th February 2008

French did you say French?
Hello! So yes Reunion is very French because it is a French Territory. Similar type pf situation than Guadeloupe and Martinique. So if you want it is a region of France like Corsica or Auvergne would be. Seems strange but it is all due to our colonial past. I guess you could compare that to Hong-Kong for the Brits. Hope you enjoyed la Soufriere and the beautiful island! Love Emilie
9th February 2008

Great Text
wonderfully written!
26th February 2008

Thanks!
Thanks very much, its good to receive positive feedback. It's sometimes difficult to know if what we write is any good! Ad

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