http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Africa , Mauritius , Port Louis en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:00 +0000 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:00 +0000 April 2012Tagesauslug http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-760713.html We woke up at 6.00am and got some breakfast from the hotel restaurant I got croissants and Carmen got pancakes. We rushed our breakfast and then we went to our room and got our stuff. I drove the car to the rental business with Carmen in the passenger seat. We gave him the keys and we ran up the road looking for a taxi.We finally hailed a taxi and got to the airport. The taxi driver helped us get http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-702245.html Today we slept in until 2.00pm and straightaway we started packing since it was our last day. We didnt even get dressed. I had to go through all of my stuff I bought and pack it into plastic bags and even wrapped some of them in my clothes so it didnt break. It took 20 minutes just to go through all of my jewellery. I forgot about half of the stuff I bought so I was excited seeing it all the http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-702239.html Today we woke up at 7.00am and went to the hotel restaurant for breakfast I got bacon and scrambled eggs and Carmen got croissants with jam and cream. We both had at least 4 glasses of watermelon juice each We left at 9.00am and tried to decide what to do for the day. After an hour of searching on the internet we decided to go to China Town.The little shops were as big as a corridor and there we http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-702211.html Today Carmen and I went to a retail store kind of like St.Vinnies. Everything was very cheap we were both very shocked In the end i had bought 4 pairs of sunglasses 6 high heels 9 summer dresses and 8 teeshirts. After we were done we went to a Chinese takeout place and got some spring rolls and samosas. We then stopped at a park and ate.After we finished we went back to our hotel and watched http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-702195.html Today we woke up at 10.00am so going to sleep kind of worked I went in the cupboard to see if I could make some coffee but we didnt have any Carmen was still asleep so I decided to quickly walk to the deli and buy some necessities. I closed the door very quietly and power walked to the deli up the road. I bought some coffee chocolate red liquorice and some mi goreng.When I got back to the r http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-702170.html Today we woke up at 4.00pm we have got really bad sleeping habits while we are here. We ordered room service to bring us a serving of chips and gravy and some sweet chilli chicken tenders. It arrived 10 minutes later and we scarfed it down very very quickly. We went to the shops and went into the same jewelry shop as last time and bought 3 pairs of gold earrings and 2 gold chains and 4 silver ank http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-702131.html Today I slept in until 3.00pm as I went to bed at 12.00 after a very long swim. When I woke up Carmen was awake and ready watching the movie 39Blades of Glory39. We decided to stay in our hotel room all day and watch movies together. We ordered room service a big basket of chips and gravy and then put on 39Big Daddy39. We ended up being bored and playing go fish but still wanted to st http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-702128.html We woke up at 7.00am and went to a beauty salon up the road from our hotel. We walked into the door and noticed it was very dark and cool a woman that worked there said it was to help you relax while being treated. Me and Carmen were looking at the brochure trying to decide what we wanted. In the end I chose a ManiPedi and a faced mask treatment to finish up I was going to get a haircut and col http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-702029.html We slept in again but to 1.00pm this time. We went to the hotel restaurant and paid for the all you can eat buffet. Carmen ate nasi goreng and I ate sheperds pie. We ordered an icecream sundae each for desert and we looked through some travel brochures for a beauty salon. When our icecream sundaes arrived it was almost 2.00pm. The sundaes were very big and even made us sick after we ate them.Ca http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-701125.html Me and Carmen woke up at 11.00am with the TV was still on. We got ready and left to go to the city to get some lunch. We stopped at Nando39s and we ate. Carmen had Chilli Chicken and I had Lemon Chicken with salad. We stayed in the restaurant for a while and just absorbed the atmosphere. The waiterswaitresses were extremely friendly and very hospitable to our comfort.We left Nando39s at 1. http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-701085.html Carmen and I got off of the plane at 10.45am I had never felt so hot in my life. The sun was so bright and i could feel my skin sizzling straight away. We walked through security and the guard gave Carmen a frisk search. She was clear and we made our way. Wed tried to hail a cab but other passengers from the flight took all them. We were waiting for 20 minutes for the taxi company to send one out http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-700907.html Mauritius is the most spectacular tourist destinations to visit and explore on your wonderful vacation. This is the most beautiful island country in the entire world which is very popular for its serene atmosphere and picturesque settings. The spectacular island nation which is located on the southwestern side of the Indian Ocean is truly a paradise for the visitors from all over the globe. This b http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-667657.html Mauritius Ile MauriceMauritius Ile Maurice or Mauritius is an island located in the Indian Ocean it is a very small island that is lush green and has spectacular coral reefs. Mauritius is a part of Africa. Its capital is Port Louis as it has a beautiful harbor and is extremely modern while the areas around are quite rural and will take years to develop. This country has amazing water sports a http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-612678.html Mauritius is the biggest of the Mascarene Isles Reunion and Rodrigues being the other ones.Although first discovered by the Portuguese the Dutch were first to settle there. It became however French territory before becoming a British possession. As a consequence we have today a very unique and rather complex linguistic situation. I think Belgium could take some lessons here. The official languag http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-582001.html Mauritius is one of the most spectacular and enchanting island in the world. The mesmerizing holidays in Mauritius offers multitude of colours and tastes blended in rich cultural heritage of modern and medieval era. With turquoise sea waters thrilling water sports exotic beaches which never run out of beach festivals delicious food scenic and heavenly beauty of nature varied wildlife histori http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-552136.html 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 http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-494712.html Right in the middle of the Indian Ocean there is a beautiful volcanic island called Mauritius. Some of these places we are calling upon are so remote you wonder how people ever got there in the first place. And once there what do they do This was the home of the dodo bird until it became extinct in the 1600s. For centuries Mauritius was used as a provisioning stop for ships traveling around th http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-490861.html The first ten days of the first lunar month of the Muslim calender when the Ashura is celebrated http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-469458.html We circled above the gorgeous island of Mauritius before landing occasionally spotting beautiful stretches of white sand belonging to innumerable 5 star resorts. Most people associate the island with honeymoons and expensive family holidays but we were there for much more important and special occasions. Lucies brother Jonathan lives on the island with his wife and newly born baby girl Jordan. http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-395351.html