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Published: February 22nd 2007
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The sea is rough after the cyclone
After spending hours inside with cyclone warnings, people were out and about on Sunday. This is one from the beach at Pointe aux Piments. Sunday/Monday
At 10am it was announced that the cyclone Gamede has passed Mauritius and was no longer a threat. We would have updated the blog earlier, but we had no power from Sunday morning until some where between 4 and 7am Monday morning. Once the power was back we were still struggling to get a internet connection. But finally we got online were able to update the blog.
Sunday we went for a drive and the waves were enormous on the west coast, but luckily there was not much dammage. Of course there were broken palm trees and branches lying around, billboards torn apart as well loose pieces that had been picked up by the wind. All in all, we did not think it was an especially bad storm. We have not been diving yet as the sea are still rough, but we are excited to know if some of the wrecks have moved as they can do during cyclones.
Pappa was re-scheduled to fly at 00.45 on Monday, but finally his flight left at 05.10. As he is still travelling we don’t know if he made it all the way home yet, but after days of delays
Road closed
We wanted to go hiking up to the mountains, but Mother Nature showed more muscles so we stayed in the car. Most roads where cleared, only had to turn around once in Moka because of a tree blocking the road. down here we really wish him a troubless and smooth trip.
Now we just need the post cyclone rain and wind to pass so we can have a wicked time skydiving in Reunion this weekend.
Oh another funny thing, after days inside thankful that we had a gas stove, we actually ran out on this Monday morning..
Gusts of love from Mauritius!
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Saturday
Blog from when cyclone Gamede was Class 3.
During the night and this morning the wind was very strong but by noon it got better and we went for a walk on the beach to see the waves. On the way down we passed the police station with three red flags outside! Now in the evening (8pm) the cyclone is getting closer and will intensify and the public is strongly advised not to venture outside. We are expecting winds up to 120km/hr. A friend said they have 6 metre high waves on the east coast. The power was out from early morning until just before dark, which we hope will last the night or at least until fridge and freezer is all cooled down.
Pappa’s flight is again
postponed now until tomorrow morning at 1145, but we talked to Air Mauritius and they said “Phone again when the cyclone is over”.
The people here are taking the cyclone very well. It has been awhile since the last cyclone and they are excited and like it! After ten minutes with cyclone warnings in Creole, French, English and Hindu on the radio they played the song “Celebration” with Cool and the Gang.
What we are doing right:
We believe we have enough water and food.
What are we doing wrong?
We forgot to buy batteries for the radio, but we are lucky that we have digital radio on our mobiles. Only thing is that the battery goes fast when one wants to phone, text and listen to the radio for cyclones warnings all the time. Wine supplies are getting dangerously low, but we are not rationing it and if necessary we will play “stone, scissor and paper” for who will have to go out and get some. (Not sure from where as all stores are closed….). If that proves unsuccessful we still have Aquavit and Rum!
Be safe guys!
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Friday evening.
Cyclone wine consumption
Can somebody bring some more over? Blog from when cyclone Gamede was Class 3.
All sorted - we having a cyclone gathering in our flat in Acacia Appartments:
The Kittens: Oliver, Tom and Rosette
The turtles: Lala and Lale
And then not to forget us: Pappa, Estée, Nina and Joachim
We opened a bottle of wine, Joachim is playing guitar and life is quite alright.. 😊
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Friday morning.
Blog from when cyclone Gamede was Class 2.
This means that mostly all flights are indefinitely delayed and the public is advised to take necessary percussions. So we are picking our friend Estée and her kittens ready to spend some time inside. 😊
Pappa’s flight that should be leaving 8.50AM on Saturday is currently delayed 1.50AM on Sunday. This could change. Also there are reports of a snowstorm in Norway, so he might have some issues getting home from the airport.
I have attached a picture that shows the red flags they hang outside the police stations as cyclone warnings. Currently two red flags meaning we are class 2.
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Thursday.
Blog from when cyclone Gamede was Class 1.
Check out the sea
Three flags on Police Station on Saturday
This means that the cyclone is now class three. behind the divers on the picture. The dive boat is now moved from Trou aux Biches down to Port Louis where there is sheltered harbour; this is procedure when a cyclone is reported as class 1. We just came back from shopping at Super U (big supermarket up north) getting extra wine, water and candles as the cyclone Gamede is expected in Mauritius in the next couple of days.
We are crossing fingers and toes that it will pass quickly and that Pappa doesn’t have too much trouble flying out and that it will not affect our planned skydiving in Reunion next week.
The cyclone warning system for Mauritius and Rodrigues (from
Mauritius Meteorological Services)
Class I: Issued 36 to 48 hours before the advent of cyclonic conditions.
Class II: Issued so as to allow, as far as practicable, 12 hours of daylight before the occurrence of gusts of 120 kilometers (km) per hour.
Class III: Issued so as to allow, as far as practicable, 6 hours of daylight before the occurrence of gusts of 120 kilometers(km) per hour.
Class IV: Issued when gusts of 120 km per hour have been recorded and are expected to continue to occur.
Follow the cyclone Gamede at:
Weather Underground or
U.S Navy NOGAPS Weather Forecast
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Fred
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Be safe
Hey guys (especially Jaco)...be safe...no trying to outrun the storm!