Mauritius 2023

The flight from Zurich to Paris left on time and we were able to go straight to the gate for the onward flight to Mauritius without any further security check. Entry was very easy, the entry form could be filled out online in advance. The rental car was ready and we could start our journey […]

Today was exercise on the program, after we had visitors yesterday and we cooked, the Greiner family had to get some momentum today. Yesterday the Sieper family was on a visit, they live here and accompany companies and private individuals who want to settle in Mauritius. There were salmon rolls, Zürigschnätzlets with rösti and thanks […]

Slowly we are getting into holiday mode. Yesterday and today was a beach day, after breakfast we took a leisurely walk to the beach and let our minds wander. There are small street food stalls on the beach all very good and cheap. Lunch for 2 is already available for Fr 6.-Yesterday there were almost […]

After the third day of lazing around on the beach, a trip to the mountains is planned today. The destination was the Black River Gorges National Park not far from Tamarin. After some curves and potholes, we were there. After a short stop, continue to the Gorges Viewpoint. And on to Alexandra Falls View Point […]

Today we booked Raj for a day trip. The south tour was on the program. There was a lot to see: The ship models in Vacoas, and immediately afterwards a rum tasting at 9:30 a.m. lifts the mood for the whole day. The Tamarin waterfall and a volcanic crater in Curepipe. The impressive Ganga Talao […]

In the far south is Le Morne Brabant, a 550-metre-high mountain as a landmark of the south. From our new home we have a good view of the mountain. The house has a huge terrace where you can relax wonderfully.The cats and dogs have already adopted us. This is how the first day in the […]

Yesterday we turned left at the gate to see what else there is in the area. Past Baie du Cap and Bel Ombre comes the Plage de Rivière des Galets. There are many beaches here in the south, we chose this one. On the way back, we stopped at the hairpin bend at Macondee Viewpoint. […]

Now we continue with the booking of Australia. What can I say that took the whole day today. Realization Australia is not cheap, but we knew that????. After a week in Perth, we continue to Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock). We booked a helicopter flight and in the evening this incredible light show. Let’s […]

Saturday was changeover day, from Le Morne we went in just under two hours to the northwest of the island. We were greeted warmly by Belraj and also invited to dinner in Port Louis. The accommodation is big enough for the two of us and is located in a villa quarter. In the evening we […]

The pictures from the weather satellites have already instilled respect in us.A wind speed of 240 km/h has been measured in the center. We are glad that Freddy only visited us for such a short time and did not cause any damage.

Today the tax return was on the agenda and is now done again for a year. Could be done in the garden and if the head was smoking, the cooling was nearby.

On the day’s schedule was the Botanical Garden of Mauritius. It is an old garden with very large trees. We were accompanied through the garden by an experienced guide. He showed us a huge laurel tree, cloves, nutmeg, huge acacia trees and the beautiful lotus flowers. Click on the pictures to enlarge.

So far this has been the most beautiful beach in Mauritius, of course it has more visitors, but it’s all very relaxed and cozy here. So into the water and then your feet in the sand. Ok lying in the sand… well, you’re not as flexible as you used to be. Next time we’ll also […]

If you are self-sufficient, you have to shop again. So off to the shopping center, first dispose of pet bottles and then explore what else there is to buy. Insight of the day: We would have gotten everything here, why did we store so much. His car brand is also available for sale here, greetings […]

Z’Basel isch Fasnacht – mir wynsche allne drey wunderscheeni Dääg! It’s a strange feeling when it’s already light outside on the Morgestraich. Thanks to Telebasel, we were able to experience everything live. Following the Morgestraich, Telebasel broadcasts a carnival time machine from the year 2000. The 50th anniversary of the Guggemusik Schränzgritte. A great memory, […]

Our landlord Belraj invited us to lunch today, we arranged to meet in Port Louis. Before that, we tried the morning traffic jam. It’s here at 9 o’clock, we thought it was already over. Notice sooner or later, what the heck, we have time. We found a parking space in the Marina Quai Parking. Great […]

Punctually at 9:00 a.m. Raj Gopaul picked us up in Trou from Biches. The first stop was at the church of Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malheureux, which also forms the North Cape of Mauritius.In the background the offshore island of Gunner’s Coin. We continue to the largest freshwater reservoir La Nicolière, on the way to […]

On Monday I couldn’t dissolve any more water, the prostate is making itself felt. So off to the hospital to the urologist. The short version on Tuesday surgery and out again on Friday. The health system is quite good, the nurses are really great. Everything is a bit complicated with a lot of paperwork, and […]

Sunday was another changeover day. We moved from our wonderful beach villa to the northeast. From here we also want to explore the east coast. But first we have to rest. And more pictures from the first tour, the area here is not yet so developed, but it is very quiet here.

The doctor wanted to see me for a follow-up check. On Saturday I luckily got rid of the catheter again and the doctor was also satisfied and prescribed me to relax????. The clinic is very close to the big Bagatelle Mall. We wanted to meet last week… which then literally went wrong.But today it worked […]

Today we had a lot on the list, we wanted to look at the Tribeca Mall and there was also the graduation at the urologist. But first things first.The Tribeca Mall has not been open for so long and many shops are still in the process of being cleared up, but it is very impressive. […]

Île de L’Est, Lighthouse Island (île au Phare), Beau Champ Waterfall andBlue Bay was on the program today. Yesterday we went on a Sunday trip and went to Happy Raja, the Indian food there is just too good. On the way back a short stop in Flic en Flac Beach. And just today with the […]

Today we drove along the east coast to Mahébourg. On the way we had lunch on the beach of Belle Mare. It is also bearable there. Our apartment in Mahébourg close to the city and the airport.Tomorrow we will explore Mahébourg, and report later.

The city at the airport is manageable and is not as congested as Port Louis. The small town is a bit sleepy like the whole east side, there are also few tourists here. The market is the central hub where you can buy clothes and other things very cheaply.

The 51 days here in Mauritius have flown by. Looking back, the pictures speak for themselves. It’s great here and apart from our family and our friends, we didn’t miss anything. You can really buy everything here for money (except for the lactose-free yoghurt). The shopping malls are well stocked and are spread all over […]