Mauritius – The Island
We have visited Mauritius in different years and explored the island both from the air by helicopter and on the ground by car.
After we have already got to know the island from the air by helicopter, we now want to take a tour of the island by car. On the way we have a wonderful view of various offshore islands. The beaches are deserted. Nevertheless, we do not feel lonely. The incredible diversity of nature is impressive and calming at the same time.
We set off to start our exploration tour by rental car. On a lonely beach we stop again to discuss. The tasks are clearly divided.
Brigitte is the navigator, I am the driver. Brigitte checks again the exact route we want to take. The huge mangrove tree, which stands directly on the nearby beach, offers us some protection from the scorching sun. This beach is also not busy with tourists, but only by a few inhabitants of the nearby village.
We have chosen our route well and decide to follow the little-used coastal road, which is more like a dirt road. In this way, we get a direct impression of the island by visiting smaller villages where strangers rarely come.
On the way we pass the construction site of one of the few rich inhabitants of the country. The palatial building is built in the Moorish style with its turrets and minarets. It stands directly on the beach and forms a strong contrast to the barren dwellings of the poor people a few steps away.We drive past one of the many small restaurants that are on our way. A large blackboard is set up as a menu directly on the street. Of course, all dishes are written down by hand and on a daily basis.
By the way, the dishes are all extremely tasty and freshly prepared. The best way to eat the regionally caught fresh “catch of the day” (fish or catch of the day), which is prepared in a variety of ways. On the further journey we see the origins of the formation of the island, which was formed as a volcanic island from lava.
Inland, we are presented with the picture of a magnificent landscape and with high water fauml; in which the water flows in several cascades into a lake below; llt. Everything is framed in evergreen tropical vegetation.
The inhabitants of the island of Mauritius are above all open-minded and cheerful. Again and again there is someone who picks up the guitar and makes a little music for general entertainment…….
People still find the time and leisure to communicate with each other here. A little chat is always worth more than retreating into your shell and sitting in front of the TV, as is unfortunately becoming more and more common in many European countries. On the island of Mauritius, the daily exchange of information takes place on the street, in the shop, at the market or on the beach. Everyone approaches their neighbours freely and openly. This solves many social problems in the do-it-yourself process. We find this form of interpersonal interaction very sympathetic.
