MAURITIUS

Once we decided to go to Africa for Tom's fiftieth, we wanted to stop on the island of Mauritius on our way back to Australia.  Mauritius is located off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.  Tom served his Mormon mission in Paris France, Mauritius and Reunion islands many years ago and has always wanted to return.  It has been a few years and many things have changed but, it was the perfect opportunity for us to make the long journey.

We were able to spend 7 days in Mauritius after Africa and thaw out from the Australian winter.  This is the coldest winter that they have had in 32 years.  We have become soft after living here for 2 years and let's face it we have never been huge fans of the COLD.

My parents were sweet to come meet us in Mauritius.  It has been almost a year since we had seen them and we were looking forward to soaking up some time with them.  The island is EXQUISITE and so untouched in some places.  The French speaking people were so kind, lovely and welcoming.  Tom was able to reconnect with a family that he introduced to the gospel over 30 years ago.  They have been faithful and dedicated to the gospel of Jesus Christ ever since.  It was a complete pleasure to be able to meet them and share a meal with them.

We wished that it had been blue skies the entire visit in Mauritius but it is a topical island requiring rain to keep it so lush.  Those rainy days gave us an opportunity to discover the island otherwise we would have never left our beach chairs.

Beautiful Roman Catholic Church at Cap Malheureux

Grand Baie full of little fishing boats. 

Rainy Narrow Streets

Fields and fields of Sugar Cane

 

We love TREES!

Papa Bruce and his new Hindu Mask 

Glass Bottom Boat Viewing

Chicken Shop

Bleeding sap from a Tree

Tilapia eating a baguette 

Playing Badminton in Paradise

Jane was in HEAVEN reading on a gigantic beanbag in the SUN!

Claire arranged with the restaurant on our last night to celebrate with a cake for her Dad's big 50th birthday!
It was a complete treat to see his surprise. - Well done Claire!

Salami Fruit

Mission Friends

We love this Gram of ours!  She is beautiful in any situation...BEACH included!