Mauritius – Boats
In Mauritius you can always find a variety of motifs where it is worth unpacking the camera. We have compiled some motifs below and explained them with short texts.
In front of the hotel complex Le Touessrok is a small island called “Ile Aux Cerfs”. This island can only be reached by boat from the Touessrok hotel complex. A natural sea channel runs past this offshore island, which serves as access to the open sea. This channel is also used by the small sailboats of the local fishermen to reach the outer reefs, where the best fishing grounds are located. The left image shows the access via the sea channel from the island to the open sea.
Fishing takes place off the coast along the coral reefs. The yield is still abundant in these waters, but the decreasing fish population worldwide is already making itself felt here as well. The group of local fishermen seen in the picture on the right has just returned from fishing. The boat is ancient and without an outboard engine. It is powered only by the shred of sails.
The beach is fine-grained and white and invites you to sunbathe or go hiking. The water here in the sea channel is turquoise and crystal clear. Due to the constant current from the tides, fresh seawater always flows into the lagoon here. The search for small muzzles and other animals is extremely productive and brings some variety to the otherwise sluggish beach life on a small island.
Local musicians play to the delight of the guests, but also mainly for their own entertainment. The inhabitants of Mauritius are extremely enthusiastic about music and it is a special experience to see how the islanders reveal their temperament to the rhythmic sounds of the music. The biggest attraction of Mauritius is the inhabitants of this island anyway. This mixture of peoples has lived peacefully together for generations. Hospitality is part of the way of life, so to speak. We are not only amazed by the beauty of the island, but above all by the people.
Tom is again on his daily walk along the small beach today. Every day he carries around his small shop as a beach vendor, which consists of three baskets of fruit. They are then unobtrusively sent to the man/… the woman. The coconuts are even ready-made. Service is a top priority…..and doesn’t even cost more.
In the evening hours, when the shadows have been a little longer and the sun is no longer burning down so hot, you can watch the anglers at work or try it out for yourself. The table is still richly set here. No one goes home without the fresh fish.
With the small trapeze boats that are rented on the beach, you can sail wonderfully in the lagoon. If you are not yet familiar with sailing, you can learn it from instructors here.
From here, the experienced sailors dare to go to the outer reef and the open sea.
