what to do?

There are so many reasons to visit Mauritius. It is well known for Honeymoon as hotels give very attractive offers. There are lots of beautifully laid golf courses, the conditions for water sports are already explained, you can go hiking, fishing, biking or sightseeing.

in the north

We staid for one week on the island and decided to take two hotels one in the west and one in the south. On the day we changed we drove north instead of south. Our plan was to see the north and east of the island. It took us the whole day but it was worth. Thanks again to my driver :-)

We went shopping in Grand Baie, we stopped on deserted beaches up north and east and we tuned in to a reggae show an the radio and we sang along enthusiastically because everybody on the road did so. Maybe we just wished so but it was so much fun.

On another day we went hiking. We first went to Black River Gorges National Park. It is very steep but very green and the river was of a colour of coca cola. But I did not take to much attention as I had a problem. After the first steps the sole of my shoes felt apart. I had to find a solution.....

my dear old fellow ;-)

Black River Gorges N.P.

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The next hike was very interesting and my favorite one. Ebony Forest just south of Black River N.P. is a project to fight the invasive plants and to give more space to ebony and other native species. As we did not have to much time and a broken shoe we basically had to run up the steep and narrow path to the top. So we did not take the tour or visited the museum. I will do that the next time for sure.
It takes approx 40 minutes we were told. It took us 25! Breathtaking view from the top.

The last hike took us on the famous Le Morne Brabant in the south. To reach the top you need a
guide. We made it up to the shoulder were the stunning view could not really been capture with the camera.

All those hikes were quite easy but worth. There are no snakes are any other dangerous animals on the island.

from top of Ebony forest - mountain in the back is Le Morne Brabant

Another sight was 7 colored earth near Chamarel. Just beautiful. I can't tell much more, because even scientist do not know exactly how and why. Sometimes it is just better to not know as it gives room for your fantasy I think.



So what about you? When are you exploring Mauritius?

Seven colored earth