Thursday, March 29, 2018

Bambous Mauritius photographs and information, Welcome to the Bambous Budget Guest House, Tourist Attractions nearest to Bambous, Living in Mauritius [British Nationals] Click Here, Google Maps of Mauritius, Tourist Attractions in Mauritius [alphabetical] [Lonely Planet]

Bambous
Background Information
  • The small town of Bambous in the Black River district of Mauritius population 13047, is situated in West Mauritius a few miles inland from the coast along the main A3 road from Port Louis to Tamarin.
  • It is located about half-way between Flic En Flac and Albion village in an agricultural area against a beautiful background of mountains and La Ferme Resevoir.
  • It offers a small range of shops, banks and economic activity, public and welfare services, for example primary and secondary schools, as well as institutions for vocational or technical training and manufacturing units.


Welcome to the Bambous Budget Guest House Mauritius.
  • We are located in-between Flic En Flac and Albion village whilst 'Winners' Supermarket is only a short walk away to fill your holiday sandwich.
  • We offer 1, 2 and 3 double bedroom self catering accommodation living with local families. You will have your own private bedroom with shared lounge, kitchen, bathroom facilities and garden. Home - cooked meals are also available on request at extra cost.
  • Cheap and regular public transport means you can enjoy a cost-cutting holiday accommodation in Mauritius at a fraction of the cost of other accommodation in the area whilst enjoying both the seaside and the countryside.
  • Ideal if you are on a tight budget.
Tourist Attractions nearest to Bambous
  • The Casela Nature and Leisure Park,a beautiful garden and bird sanctuary of some 25 acres, is situated in the west part of the island Mauritius between Bambous and Flic en Flac. 
  • Almost 2500 birds of 140 different species are housed in some 90 aviaries. For example the Mauritian Pink Pigeon, one of the rarest birds in the world, can be seen here. 
  • Casela also houses other animals such as tigers, monkeys, lemurs, deer and giant tortoises, etc. Its natural setting, spacious layout and luxuriant vegetation also makes it a popular spot.
  • Situated in the Rivière Noire district, the bird park stretches over 25 hectares and contains more than 140 bird species from all five continents. Other attractions include fish ponds, tigers, tortoises, monkeys, deer and orchids.
  • "On A3 south of Bambous, Casela Nature Park is within walking distance: this 14-hectare park is on the main road 1 km east of the turn to Flic en Flac. It is beautifully landscaped and has sweeping views over the coastal plain. The park houses some 1500 birds, representing species from around the world (some in rather small cages) including rare pink pigeons. There are also tigers, zebras, monkeys and deer living in a semi-reserve and giant tortoises, one of which is 180 years old. Children are well catered for with a petting zoo, playground and mini golf. Casela also offers 'safaris' by jeep, mountain bike or on foot around the nearby 45-sq-km Yemen Reserve, where deer, wild pigs, fruit bats and monkeys can be seen in their natural habitat; prices vary according to the different packages. Quad biking and rock climbing are also on offer. The park has a pleasant lunch-time restaurant serving drinks, snacks and more substantial meals to visitors offering fantastic views of the south western coast. Phone: +230 452 0693 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily." Source: Lonely Planet Guide


       


Photographs of Rome Italy consists of 100 coloured photographs taken from 10-17 October 2004 which emphasise the ancient history of the city. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN/EAN13:1481018698 / 10:9781481018692
https://www.amazon.com/Malaga--Torremolinos-Spanish-Budget-Holiday/dp/1468040332/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1341999427&sr=1-13
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/277525
Malaga -Torremolinos A Spanish Budget Holiday. Photographs of a budget-based Spanish holiday and useful background information about Malaga -Torremolinos situated on the Costa del Sol, Spain. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468040333 ISBN-10: 1468040332
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/247425 Nice France Holiday Un Presupuesto Corto Descanso [Spanish Edition] Nice France Holiday. Brighten-up your days and nights by enjoying all the Fun of the Carnival along the Promenade Anglais; the Flower Market; Parcs; Harbour and Old Nice in this most enjoyable, whistle-stop tour of a short-break budget holiday in Nice, France. Llewelyn Pritchard MA. ISBN-13: 978-1468045475 ISBN-10:1468045474
Pope John Paul II Colour photographs of John Paul II within Vatican City including his Apostolic Blessing; Swiss Guards; St. Peter’s Square; Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican. Also includes St. Peter’s Square as a place of holy pilgrimage; works of art, sculptures, architecture; views of Rome from the Dome of St. Peter’s Church and Face of Jesus Rome, Italy 10-17 October 2004. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN/EAN13: 1481011987 / 9781481011983
Beautiful Bude! Great Beaches, History and Awesome Rocks: A charming family seaside resort in South-West England UK [Paperback]
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Great-Beaches-History-Awesome-ebook/dp/B01N2KH1UT/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481123782&sr=1-2&keywords=beautiful+bude%21 [E-Book] A selection of 157 colour images with useful tourist information including free things to see and do in "Beautiful Bude! Great Beaches, History and Awesome Rocks: A charming family seaside resort in South-West England UK" - one of the sunniest places in the country and named as The Best UK Coastal Resort by The British Travel Awards in 2015.
https://www.amazon.com/Biarritz-France-Holiday-short-break-Illustrated/dp/1468031937/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1341997462&sr=1-4
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/365310
Biarritz France Holiday. A Rambler’s tour of the famous French resort of Biarritz situated on the Atlantic coastline of Europe. The tour explores the many reasons behind the growth of Biarritz including the area’s historical links with Newfoundland, Labrador, Canada and includes diary notes, colour photographs plus Canadian-based research about its Basque - Newfoundland, Labrador, whaling and cod-fishing heritage. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468031935
https://www.amazon.com/Bristol-Aerial-Photographs-Tourist-Attractions/dp/1493540793
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/372162
Bristol UK Aerial Photographs and Tourist Attractions (Front Cover view of the Floating Harbour, Bristol City Centre looking in a south-easterly direction.) Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-13: 978-1493540792 ISBN-10: 1493540793
https://www.amazon.com/Fatima-Portugal-Holiday-Experience-Illustrated/dp/1468032658/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341998098&sr=1-1
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/276251
Fatima Portugal Holiday: A Quite Amazing Experience. Unwind, Relax and Refresh Yourself. Discover ‘The Message of Fatima’ for yourself, in your own way and how its acceptance may change your way of life at this place of holy pilgrimage in northern Portugal. Llewelyn Pritchard MA. ISBN-13: 978-1468032659 ISBN-10: 1468032658
https://www.amazon.com/Geneva-Switzerland-Holiday-Illustrated-Pritchard/dp/1468039261/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1341998389&sr=1-7
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/276289
Geneva Switzerland Holiday. A collection of colour photographs, including Le Jet d’Eau, Sculptures in Parks, Botanical - Sensory Gardens and those taken from a boat trip on Lake Geneva whilst on a budget short-break holiday. Llewelyn Pritchard MA. ISBN-13: 978-1468039269
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Having-Bristol-Capital-Ballooning-ebook/dp/B00CWJM2YO/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_t_1_GV1Z
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/317895
Having Fun over Bristol, World Capital of Hot Air Ballooning: How many of these sights can you identify? A hot air balloon ride over Bristol including forty panoramic, colour photographs. Taking-off in the early morning from Ashton Court Estate, west of the city and landing near Pucklechurch to the east. Our flight lasted for about 1 hour and was wonderful value-for-money. Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-13: 978-1489517999 ISBN-10: 1489517995
Laruns Village, French Holiday in the beautiful Valley D’Ossau - Gateway to the awesome Pyrenees Mountains on the border of France and Spain…The beautiful Village of Laruns (525 m. altitude 1425 population) nestles in the Valley D’Ossau in the centre of the Pyrenees National Park: Surrounded by spectacular gorges, mountain streams and awesome mountains it is a great base for a walking and hiking holiday (probably the best way to see the area.) Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468046052 ISBN-10: 1468046055
https://www.amazon.com/Majorca-Spain-Holiday-Illustrated-Pritchard/dp/1468034103/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1341999178&sr=1-12

Majorca Spain Holiday A short-break, budget holiday which includes visits to Palma Cathedral, Arenal, Palma Nova and the Tramuntana Mountains in N.W. Majorca. ISBN-13: 9781468034103 / ISBN-10: 1468040332 Llewelyn Pritchard M.A.
Quirky Bude! Cornwall England UK A selection of 114 colour images that help to describe and explain the rather quaint, idiosyncratic character of Bude, a small seaside resort town on the north east coast of Cornwall in south west England. [Bude was the sunniest place in the UK 2013, The Meteorological Office.] In the opening chapter the reader’s imagination is given full scope with ‘New Paintings’ by Dave King which reflect the painter’s Abstract, Cubist and Minimalist training through his ‘playing’ with line and juxtaposition of differing shapes and colours.
Ross-On-Wye, Historic Market Town, River Wye, Herefordshire, England, UK A collection of 78 colour photographs with captions depicting the small and ancient, historic market town of Ross-on-Wye in South Herefordshire, England - easily reached from London and Birmingham by the M4, M5 and M50 motorways. [Population: 9574 - 2011 Census] Located on a sandstone ridge, the Town overlooks the picturesque River Wye and The Royal Forest of Dean is nearby.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seaside-Resort-Wales-Coolest-Europe/dp/1533695393/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1487792502&sr=1-1&keywords=tenby+rocks%21 Tenby Rocks! A Seaside Resort Town in Wales. One of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in Europe. A collection of 112 colour photographs and useful tourist information about the vibrant, medieval-walled seaside resort town of Tenby nestling on the western side of Carmarthen Bay in West Wales. (Voted by US Fox News/Travel/2013 as one of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in Europe!) Tenby offers 2.5 [4.0 km] of sandy beaches including water sports such as body-boarding, canoeing, fishing, jet ski safaris, sailing, surfing, swimming and speedboat rides. But watch out for the dolphins!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/City-Gloucester-Pictures-Travel-Tourism/dp/1533352755/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481124714&sr=1-6&keywords=city+of+gloucester The City of Gloucester in Pictures: A collection of 129 colour photographs depicting the City of Gloucester's history, shopping and tourist attractions.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympic-Games-Pictures-London-August/dp/1493626507/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

The Olympic Games in Pictures London 2012 Olympic Park, East London 5 August. 58 colour photographs with captions including Usain Bolt in Men’s 100m final; Australia v Canada women’s basketball; iconic buildings; views of London from The Orbit and Games Helpers. Llewelyn Pritchard MA  ISBN-10: 1493626507 ISBN-13: 978-1493626502
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tourist-Attractions-Gloucestershire-England-Moreton/dp/1533550468/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481124609&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=tourist+attractions+ogf+gloucestershier Tourist Attractions Gloucestershire England UK: Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh, Tewkesbury, Thornbury in Winter. A collection of 107 photographs including interesting information about Batsford Arboretum - The Cotswolds Secret Garden - with a historical surprise about Unity Mitford 1914-48, a companion of Adolf Hitler. (Unity was one of the five colourful Mitford Girls.) The Market Town of Moreton-in-Marsh in the beautiful Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty often described as the Heart of England. Tewkesbury with its architecturally stunning Abbey and Thornbury in Winter, situated in Southern Gloucestershire.
https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Illustrated-Diaries-Llewelyn-Pritchard-ebook/dp/B005ZTLZFA/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411552583&sr=1-1&keywords=Venice+Italy+Holiday+english+edition+llewelyn+pritchard+ma

Venice Italy Holiday depicting churches, canals, automated canal cleaner, man in a mirror, delivering groceries, cafe seats on water, Doges Palace, St. Mark's Square, Contemporary Art, masks, sculptures, Designer shop fronts: Sisley, Versace, GF, Ferre, Guggi, Pucci; bridges, Flood intervention prevention scheme. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468039733 ISBN-10: 1468039733
Wild Flower Meadows and The ArcelorMittal Orbit in Pictures, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East London, Olympic Games, London 2012, 5 August. A collection of colour photographs of the Wild Flower Meadows and the ArcelorMittal Orbit in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London, 5 August 2012. Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-10: 1493651323 ISBN-13: 9781493651320
https://www.amazon.com/Labrador-Coolest-Civilizations-America-Albums/dp/1537454498/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481281789&sr=1-2&keywords=Labrador+Rocks%21 Labrador Rocks! One of the Coolest Civilizations in North America  [English Edition] A collection of 506 colour photographs including useful tourist information about the Labrador communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada on the eastern edge of the great North American continent. The book’s main purpose is to offer support for sustainable travel and tourism developments in Newfoundland and Labrador that help protect the land and its people for future generations. The 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) teachers and their friends/colleagues who worked in Labrador from 1960-70 have been included to demonstrate the value of volunteering in sustainable development. We taught in the small schools dotted along the coastline and contributed to the life of their communities. [Fox Harbour (St. Lewis) and Mud Lake is shown in detail.]
https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Holidays-Newfoundland-Labrador-Handbooks-ebook/dp/B00AZBHTDA/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411552164&sr=1-3&keywords=Adventure+Holidays%2C+Port+Hope+Simpson%2C+Canada+english+edition+llewelyn+pritchard+ma Adventure Holidays in Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Boating, Bird-watching, Camping, Discovering the past, Dog sledding, Hiking, Historical, Hunting, Iceberg-watching, Kayaking, Puzzles and mysteries, Salmon fishing, Skiing, Snow-mobile tours or Whale-watching. Where to go and how to book. Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-10: 148195394X ISBN-13: 978-1481953948
https://www.amazon.com/Labrador-Wilderness-Newfoundland-Canada-Civilization/dp/1468023888/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342014931&sr=1-2
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/246279
Labrador Wilderness, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Refresh your body, mind and soul. Llewelyn Pritchard MA. ISBN-13: 978-1468026283 ISBN-10: 1468026283

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Port-Hope-Simpson-Historic-Logging/dp/149230283X/ref=tmm_pap_title_0
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/353655
Port Hope Simpson Historic Logging Town is located on the south side of the Alexis, an excellent salmon river in southern Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was initially founded in 1934 as a logging camp and was named after the English Commissioner of Natural Resources and Acting-Commissioner of Justice, Sir John Hope Simpson. This community has great natural assets nearby. A full range of quality visitor services are ready to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-10: 1468014722 ISBN-13: 9781468014723

Click Here if You are up for an Adventure Snowmobiling, Ice-fishing, Snowshoeing, Cross-country skiing, Dog-sledding…
https://www.amazon.com/Right-The-Top-Wrigglesworth-Mysteries/dp/1468009214/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1342008965&sr=1-28
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/277954
Right To The Top is the second of two novels of historical fiction based on unique first-hand experience in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada that tells the continuing story of Richard Ap Meurig’s action adventures. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468009217 ISBN-10: 1468009214
https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Bay-Mysteries-Labrador-Newfoundland/dp/1468004646/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_33?ie=UTF8&qid=1342008109&sr=1-33
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/277959
Wild Bay is a novel of historical fiction based on unique first-hand experience in Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468004649 ISBN-10: 1468004646
https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Simpson-Newfoundland-Labrador-Mysteries/dp/1468162853/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1342006307&sr=1-11
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/246028
Legacy: Port Hope Simpson Town, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Legacy is based on previously classified British Government documents seen here for the first time. It highlights the inescapable fact that 2 unexplained deaths still tarnish the great history of sustainable development achieved by the people of Port Hope Simpson Town in South East Labrador, Canada. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468162851 ISBN-10: 1468162853
https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-Clues-Newfoundland-Labrador-Canada/dp/1468019333/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1342007035&sr=1-22

Port Hope Simpson Clues, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. If you like solving puzzles and getting to grips with a real mystery why not join Llewelyn as he penetrates into the fascinating, murky and sordid past history of Port Hope Simpson, a coastal logging town on the east coast of wilderness Canada as he uncovers a great deal more than he bargained for? Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468019339 ISBN-10: 1468019333
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/353655
Port Hope Simpson Historic Logging Town in Canada is located on the south side of the Alexis, an excellent salmon river in southern Labrador. It was initially founded in 1934 as a logging camp and was named after the English Commissioner of Natural Resources and Acting-Commissioner of Justice, Sir John Hope Simpson. This community has great natural assets nearby. A full range of quality visitor services are ready to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-13: 978-1492700166 ISBN-10: 1492700169
https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-Mysteries-Newfoundland-Labrador-Canada/dp/1468019651/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1342005546&sr=1-25
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/246082
Port Hope Simpson Mysteries, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Oral History Evidence and Interpretation. Read about the original Oral History interview with Mrs. Kathleen Squire (formerly James) known as “Bunty” or “Bunty James” who was the lifelong friend of Katie Doreen Illsley (Williams), daughter of J. O. Williams, owner of The Labrador Development Company Ltd which conducted logging operations in Port Hope Simpson 1934 – 1945. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468019650 ISBN-10: 1468019651
https://www.amazon.com/Port-Hope-Simpson-Beaten-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0063R9T0G/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411553444&sr=1-3&keywords=port+hope+simpson+off+the+beaten+path+english+edition+llewelyn+pritchard+ma

Port Hope Simpson Off the Beaten Path - follow the Labrador Coastal Drive, Route 510 in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and discover the Town’s “Pit Props, Politics and Prosperity,” heroic struggle of sustainable development towards a better future 1934-2002. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13:978-1468014723 ISBN-10: 1468014722
https://www.amazon.com/ROOTED-FOREVER-HISTORY-Newfoundland-Mysteries/dp/1468172271/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1342010039&sr=1-29
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/246220
Rooted Forever in History consists of Llewelyn Pritchard’s original Research Notes about previously classified British Government documents regarding the troubled History of Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada from 1934 – 1947 Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 9781468172270 SBN-10: 1468172271
https://www.amazon.com/The-Port-Hope-Simpson-Challenge/dp/1468016466/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1342004390&sr=1-21
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/246290
The Port Hope Simpson Challenge: The plot thickens!!! If you like climbing high mountains, get-rich-quick schemes, hoary tales, mysteries, political corruption and intrigue, problem-solving, puzzles or if you just fancy an extremely difficult challenge then please read on. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468016468 ISBN-10: 1468016466
Tombstone, Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: What was really going on behind the scenes? For the first time, de-classified official British Government papers shine new light on amongst other things, Government mis-management as knowledge hidden by an incongruous granite tombstone in Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada marked the starting point for this unique history of development of a logging settlement in southern Labrador. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468019469 ISBN-10: 1468019465
https://www.amazon.com/Port-Hope-Simpson-Diaries-1969/dp/1468020102/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1342014665&sr=1-23
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/246365
The Port Hope Simpson Diaries 1969 - 70 Vol. 1 Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Summit Special. Learn what it's like to be dropped off in what feels like the middle of nowhere, when you are straight out of Grammar School in the UK. Ernie Pritchard ISBN-13: 978-1468020106 ISBN-10: 1468020102
https://www.amazon.com/Port-Hope-Simpson-Diaries-1969/dp/1468020935/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1342014733&sr=1-24
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/246378
The Port Hope Simpson Diaries 1969 - 70 Vol. 2 Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Summit Special. The original diaries of Ernie Pritchard - written as a way of helping him adapt to his new surroundings when he was 18 years of age on Voluntary Service Overseas from 1969 to 1970 in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada Ernie Pritchard ISBN-13: 978-1468020939 ISBN-10: 1468020935
https://www.amazon.com/Boating-Fishing-Newfoundland-Labrador-ebook/dp/B0064CPQZC/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1365847902&sr=1-1-fkmr0 Boating, Fishing and Hunting in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1965 – 66. A photo album of 40 historical colour photographs about boating, fishing and hunting in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. The photographs make an important contribution to the cultural – educational history of the period and graphically depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468024098 ISBN-10: 1468024094
https://www.amazon.com/Boating-Fishing-Newfoundland-Labrador-ebook/dp/B00B1WP5EW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1365847429&sr=1-3-fkmr0&keywords=Boating+and+Fishing+Newfoundland+Labrador+Canada+1965+%E2%80%93+66+english+llewelyn+pritchard+ma+k
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/275298
Historical photographs about Boating and Fishing in Newfoundland Labrador, Canada. Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local Nain community school from 1965-66. They make an important contribution to the cultural – educational history of the period and graphically depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Each photo album focuses on different aspects of the community’s way of life. Please note that some readers may find some of the photographs disturbing. Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-13: 978-1482006339 ISBN-10: 1482006332
https://www.amazon.com/Baptism-Children-Festivals-Nain-ebook/dp/B00BF09I9S/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1365848642&sr=1-1&keywords=Baptism%2C+Children+and+Festivals+in+Nain+-+Nunatsiavut%2C+Newfoundland+and+Labrador%2C+Canada+1965-66+English+Kindle
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/257916
Baptism, Children and Festivals in Nain - Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1965-66. A unique collection of 61 historical photographs about a Baptism, Children and Festivals in Nain - Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1965-66 Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. The photographs beautifully depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain and make an important contribution to the cultural, educational and natural history of the time. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468024166 ISBN-10: 1468024167
https://www.amazon.com/Labrador-Wilderness-Newfoundland-Canada-Civilization/dp/1468023888/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342014931&sr=1-2
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/246279
Labrador Wilderness, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Refresh your body, mind and soul. Enjoy the beautiful photographs and access relevant travel, services, work, historical information and video links about Labrador communities in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the eastern edge of the North American continent. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468026283 ISBN-10: 1468026283
 
https://www.amazon.com/Husky-dogs-Views-Nain-Newfoundland/dp/1468026283/ref=la_B0061KYLG2_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1342015002&sr=1-9
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/276865
Husky dogs and Views in the Nain - Nunatsiavut, Labrador Wilderness, Newfoundland and Labrador Province of Canada 1965-66. A unique photo album of 55 historical photographs taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. The photographs make an important contribution to the cultural, educational and natural history of the period and beautifully depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468026283 ISBN-10: 1468026283
 
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School, Scouts and Sports Day in Nain-Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada consists of 66 historical colour photographs taken by John Penny, an 18 year old VSO teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community 1965-66. It makes an important contribution to the social and natural history of the period depicting the rich tapestry of life at the time. Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468027723 ISBN-10: 1468027727
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Nain-Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1966-67 Remembered consists of the photographs, letters, magazine articles and children's schoolwork of Patricia Taylor, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) teacher who lived and worked in the Nain-Nunatsiavut community 1966-67. It makes an important contribution to the social and natural history of the period depicting the rich tapestry of life at the time. (50 items in total) Llewelyn Pritchard M.A. ISBN-13: 978-1468027846 ISBN-10: 1468027840
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Seal Hunting. Valuable historical photographs about seal hunting in Nain-Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. They make an important contribution to the cultural – educational history of the period and graphically depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Please note that some readers may find some of these photographs disturbing. Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-13: 978-1482005608 ISBN-10: 1482005603
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Port Hope Simpson Historic Logging Town is located on the south side of the Alexis, an excellent salmon river in southern Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was initially founded in 1934 as a logging camp and was named after the English Commissioner of Natural Resources and Acting-Commissioner of Justice, Sir John Hope Simpson. This community has great natural assets nearby. A full range of quality visitor services are ready to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-10: 1468014722 ISBN-13: 9781468014723
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VSO Labrador Clues: Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1960-70.  Have you ever thought about helping other people not as fortunate as yourself? Well, that is exactly what 53 young 18–19 year olds mainly from the UK set out to do from 1960-70. Turn the clock forward 33 years and discover what is still going on today: A true story about the current on-going search for the remaining 7 / 53 Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) 18 year olds who worked in the schools of the small coastal communities of Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada 1960-70. Llewelyn Pritchard MA ISBN-13: 978-1468021097 ISBN-10: 1468021095



























Tourist Attractions in Mauritius
  • Black River Gorges National Park Virgin Forests: Enjoy amazing vistas, wild monkeys, waterfalls, volcanic lakes and excellent hiking…the best time to visit the park is during the flowering season between September and January. Look for the rare tambalacoque or dodo tree, the black ebony trees and the wild guavas.
  • Bird-watchers should keep an eye out for the Mauritius kestrel, pink pigeon, echo parakeet and Mauritius cuckoo-shrike, among other rarities.
  • Blue Bay lagoon diving
  • Cap Malheureux: much-photographed church, the red-roofed Notre Dame Auxiliatrice, stunning views
  • Casela Nature and Leisure Park is within walking distance of Flic En Flac: this 14-hectare park is on the main road 1km south of the turn to Flic en Flac. It is beautifully landscaped and has sweeping views over the coastal plain. The park houses some 1500 birds, representing species from around the world (some in rather small cages) including rare pink pigeons. There are also tigers, zebras, monkeys and deer living in a semi-reserve, and giant tortoises, one of which is 180 years old. Children are well catered for with a petting zoo, playground and mini golf. Casela also offers 'safaris' by jeep, mountain bike or on foot around the nearby 45-sq-km Yemen Reserve, where deer, wild pigs, fruit bats and monkeys can be seen in their natural habitat; prices vary according to the different packages.
  • Quad biking and rock climbing are also on offer. The park has a pleasant lunch-time restaurant serving drinks, snacks and more substantial meals to visitors.
  • Centre de Flacq along the road to Quartier Militaire, Flacq Union of Estates Limited sugar mill largest most modern on the island. Tours of the plant take place during the cane harvest (July to early November); phone ahead to find out when they run
  • Central plateau towns of Curepipe and Quatre Bornes shopping and markets or to Floréal’s textile museum
  • Chamarel Coloured Earths and the highest waterfall in Mauritius
  • Coco Isle
  • Coral Reef
  • Dolphins
  • Eureka: preserved historical colonial mansion
  • Giant Tortoises
  • Grand Baie nightlife
  • Restaurants
  • Sea trips
  • Shopping
  • Grand Bassin Sacred Lake, crater lake, sacred to Hindus, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the country.
  • Grand Gaube a tiny fishing village with a good beach about 6km east of Cap Malheureux: In 1744 the St Géran foundered off Grand Gaube in a storm, inspiring the famous love story Paul et Virginie, by Bernardin de St. Pierre. Beyond small rocky bays of Grande Gaube almost no beaches until a long way down the east coast, making any trip beyond here an illuminating glimpse into traditional Mauritian life without the tourists.
  • Ile Aux Cerfs
  • La Vanille Nile Crocodile Park
  • La Morne Brabant, one of the country's most dramatic peaks
  • Pamplemousses Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens feature a stunning variety of endemic and foreign plant species. The nearby decommissioned Beau Plan sugar factory has also been converted into a fascinating museum.
  • Port Louis, Capital, Chinatown
  • Sea Trips
  • Sega
  • Souillac to Baie du Cap coastal road, surrounded by untamed scenery and stunning views
  • Ship Models
  • Tamarin salt production
  • Trou D'Eau Douce beaches and restaurants

Acknowledgement: Lonely Planet Guide Mauritius

"Introduction
  • Mauritius is the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean, boasting as much tropical paradise as Maui or Martinique and, better still, offering it at a bargain. Though nestled up alongside Africa, it's actually more influenced by its British and French ties and massive Indian workforce.
  • Here, you can enjoy a dish of curried chickpeas or a nice Yorkshire pudding on the terrace of a French café, sipping imported wine or a thick malty ale while listening to Créole music and the conversation of locals in any number of lingoes.
  • Its range of visitor facilities runs the gamut from pamper-happy beach resorts and organised excursions to locals who'll put you up in their homes and rent you their cars for daytrips. If you're looking for a lazy beach vacation, you could certainly do worse, but don't forget the rambling interior and the multicultural capital Port Louis.
  • Full country name: Republic of Mauritius
  • Area: 1,860 sq km
  • Population: 1.2 million
  • Capital City: Port Louis (pop 150,000)
  • People: Indo-Mauritian (68%) Créole (27%) Sino-Mauritian (3%) Franco-Mauritian (2%)
  • Language: English, French, Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri  
  • Religion: Hindu (51%) Christian (30%) Muslim (17%)
  • Government: parliamentary democracy
  • GDP: US$ 11.7 billion GDP per capita: US$ 10,300
  • Annual Growth: 5% Inflation: 6%
  • Major Industries: Sugar, textiles, tea, tobacco, tourism
  • Major Trading Partners: EU, US, South Africa, India
Facts for the Traveller
  • Visas: All visitors are required to have a passport and onward ticket in order to enter the country. Most visitors do not require visas for stays of up to 90 days. Contact a Mauritian embassy prior to your visit.
  • Health risks: Malaria (There is a slight risk here)
  • Time Zone: GMT/UTC + 4
  • Dialling Code: 230
  • Electricity: 220V or 125V ,50Hz
  • Weights and measures: Metric
When to Go
  • Apart from the busy Christmas to New Year period, Mauritius doesn't really have a high or low season.
  • The depths of Mauritian 'winter' occur from July to September, when daytime temperatures drop from sticky to balmy. With less rain and humidity, this is one of the choicest times to visit.
  • Weather-wise, the least agreeable period is from January to April, when the long days can prove too hot and humid for some and the threat of cyclones is in the air. Visitors should be prepared to spend several days cooped up indoors during extra-heavy rains.
  • December through March is the best time for diving, when the waters are at their clearest.
  • June through August is best for surfing; and October through April is excellent for big game fishing, when the large predators feed close to shore.
Events
  • With its host of cultures and multinational residents, it's no surprise that Mauritius celebrates an equally diverse number of holidays and special events.
  • Teemeedee, a Hindu and Tamil fire-walking ceremony held in honour of various gods, takes place throughout the year but mostly in December and January.
  • Hindus celebrate the major Thaipoosam Cavadee in January or February at temples throughout the island. Look for processions carrying flower-covered wooden arches and pots of milk, with devotees skewering their tongues and cheeks in homage to the second son of Lord Shiva.
  • Around the same time, the resident Tamils mark the end of the harvest season by feeding rice pudding to decorated cows in the festival of Pongal, and Chinese New Year is celebrated with the standard barrage of fireworks and foodstuffs.
  • Maha Shivaratri occurs over three days in February and March and is the largest and most important Hindu festival outside of India. Most of the island's Hindu population makes a pilgrimage in honour of Lord Shiva to the holy volcanic lake Grand Bassin, where they make food sacrifices and stockpile vessels of the holy water.
  • If you happen upon a celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, count on a good soaking: exuberant celebrants throw cupfuls of coloured powder and water on anyone in their path sometime in February or March.
Independence/Republic Day is 12 March.
  • Similar in intent to the Teemeedee celebrations, Hindu and Tamil sword-climbing spectacles take place mostly between April and June.
  • Père Laval Feast Day in September marks the anniversary of the Catholic convert-king's death, and pilgrims come from all over the world to his shrine at Ste-Croix to pray for miracle cures and such.
  • Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the lunar year. Though the date of Eid-al-Fitr varies from year to year - for the next few years, it's in January and is always a public holiday.
Money and Costs
  • Currency: Mauritian Rupee  
  • Relative Costs: Meals  
  • Budget: US$ 1-5  
  • Mid-range: US$ 5-20  
  • High: US$ 20+  
  • Lodging Budget: 10 - 35 GBP
  • Mid-range: 35 - 70 GBP
  • High: 70+ GBP
Buck up, budget traveller: Mauritius is among the cheapest visitors' destinations in the region.
  • Though some officials have voiced aspirations to turn the island into a luxury getaway for well-heeled vacationers, thankfully this has yet to happen. Visitors can still keep costs to a minimum by staying in budget accommodations, such as guesthouses and self-catering apartments; rates tend to fall by upwards of 25% when you stay more than a few days. If you take buses instead of taxis and cook for yourself from time to time, you should be able to get by on less than US$ 25 per day. Add a swanky hotel room, daily excursions and a few restaurant meals, and your total can easily top US$ 100. For a bask in some serious, world-class luxury, plan on spending at least US$ 600 per day.
  • Travellers cheques in any major currency can be exchanged without a hitch in Mauritius - and they bring a better rate of exchange than cash. (The government sets the exchange rates, so there is no need to bank hop.)
  • Credit cards are widely accepted, with cash advances available from most major banks.
  • Cheaper pensions and local cafes generally don't add tax or service charges to their bills, while mid-range to upscale restaurants and hotels add a 15% government tax.
  • Tipping is optional in restaurants, though airport porters expect a little something, and bargaining is a part of life on Mauritius.
Attractions
Port Louis
  • Backed by mountains at the north-western end of the island, the burgeoning capital of Port Louis is a large city (in proportion to the size of Mauritius), though it contains a relatively small percentage of the country's total population. During the day, it bustles with big-city commercial activity - snarling traffic, honking horns and all. By night, in contrast, all is quiet - dare we say 'dead'? - except for the swish new Le Caudan Waterfront, where you'll find a casino, cinemas, shops, bars and restaurants.
  • There's a distinct Muslim area around Muammar El Khadafi Square (appropriately enough at the opposite end of the city from the local hat-tip to the Yanks, John F Kennedy St) and a Chinatown around Royal St. The city centre is easily covered on foot.
  • A good place to get a feel for city life is the Port Louis Market, near the water in the heart of downtown. With sections devoted to fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, souvenirs, crafts, clothing and spices, be ready to practice some hard bargaining.
  • While in the neighbourhood, most visitors drop by the Natural History Museum to see a stuffed replica of that 'abnormal member of a group of pigeons', the dodo, which has been extinct since the late 17th century. The museum also houses stuffed representations of several other extinct birds as well as specimens of animals and fish that are still with us.
  • The only other regular exhibitor in the city is the Mauritius Postal Museum, featuring a collection of Mauritian stamps and assorted philately.
  • If you're interested in Islamic architecture, stop by Port Louis' oddly located Jummah Mosque, built in the 1850s in the middle of Chinatown, and Fort Adelaide, which so closely resembles a Moorish fortress that locals call it the Citadel.
  • Fort Adelaide is the only one of Port Louis' four British forts that's still accessible and not in ruins; the views from its hilltop, harbourside location are ace.
  • The Lourdes of the Indian Ocean, Père Laval's Shrine is just NorthEast of the town centre at Ste-Croix. Père Laval - who is said to have converted more than 67,000 people during his 23 years on Mauritius - is remembered with a colourful plaster statue atop his tomb. Pilgrims swear by the statue's healing powers and come in droves to touch it.
Curepipe
  • The town of Curepipe owes its size and prominence to the malaria epidemic of 1867, during which thousands of people fled mosquito infested Port Louis for healthier, higher ground. The bulk of Franco-Mauritians live in outlying communities and come into Curepipe mainly to shop.  
  • With the flavour of an English market town, Curepipe is the centre of the island's tea and model-ship building industries and the best place to scatter your money. Unless these are of particular interest to you, the town itself may be worth a quick visit at most.  
  • The surrounding countryside has a more universal appeal.
  • Curepipe's main street of historical interest is Elizabeth Ave. There, the recently renovated colonial-style Hôtel de Ville (1902) functions as the town hall. In its gardens, you'll find a statue of the fictitious lovers Paul and Virginie from Bernadin de St Pierre's 1788 novel of the same name. West of the town centre, Curepipe's botanical gardens are not as      spectacular as those of Pamplemousses, but they are well kept and informal, with nature trails branching off of the main paths.
  • Just north of the gardens, Trou aux Cerfs crater is the town's biggest natural attraction. It's been extinct for ages, and the crater floor is now heavily wooded, but a tarred road leads up to and around the rim to rest stops with beautiful views.
  • A few kilometres south-west of town, Tamarind Falls are awkward to reach without your own transportation and good hiking boots, but the rewards are worth the hassle. At the bottom of the series of seven falls, you can enjoy a dip in the deep waters, and the parkland around the falls is perfect for hikes.
  • Curepipe is in the south-central highlands of Mauritius and is well linked by bus to Port Louis, about 20km (12mi) to the north, and to other towns and villages.
  • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens in the village of Pamplemousses: these gardens (also known as the Royal Botanic Gardens) were started in 1735 by Governor Mahé de La Bourdonnais as a vegetable garden for his Mon Plaisir Château. The grounds were gussied up by French horticulturalist Pierre Poivre in 1768 in his bid to introduce spices, but afterwards lay neglected until 1849, when a British horticulturalist, James Duncan, took over. His legacy is seen today in the garden's array of palms. These modest but well kept gardens are a highlight of a visit to Mauritius. Though there are few flowers inside, one key attraction is the park's giant Victoria regia water lilies, native to the Amazon. From the centre of a huge pad, the lily's flower opens white one day and closes red the next.
  • Other attractions include golden bamboo, chewing gum trees, fish poison trees, a 200-year-old Buddha tree and - for Christians - a cross tree with leaves shaped like crucifixes. The fragrant flora of the garden - ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, camphor and sandalwood - is another high point, as are glimpses of Mauritian wildlife that are all but unavailable elsewhere on the island. Look for enclosures of Java deer and giant tortoises.
  • There's also an art gallery and a cemetery, whichever way your tastes run.
  • Pamplemousses is 11km (7mi) north-east of Port Louis, and there are regular buses between the two.
  • South of Port Louis A scant 12km (7mi) south of Port Louis, the town of Moka - in terms of ambience - is a world apart from the capital. Not only is it the island's centre of academia, it's also blessed with sylvan landscapes, towering mountains and a number of impressive manor houses.  
  • Here, the University of Mauritius shares the bulk of the island's scholars with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, founded to preserve and promote Mauritian Indian culture.  
  • The Gandhi Institute's Folk Museum of Indian Immigration houses around 2000 volumes of Indian archives dating from 1842 to 1910 as well as a small collection of artefacts, such as jewellery worn by early Indian immigrants, traditional musical instruments, books and assorted household knick-knacks.
  • Also of historical interest is Le Réduit (the Refuge), a former governor's mansion built in 1874 that is now used by the military. Though the building itself is open to the public only two days per year (in March and October), guard-escorted walks through the gardens are well worth a visit anytime.
  • Another biggie, Eureka House, was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1986. It was built in the 1830s and, like Le Réduit, has terrific views across the valley. The museum inside has areas dedicated to music, art, antique maps, Chinese and Indian housewares and quirky contraptions like a colonial-era shower. Leave yourself time for a ramble round the stone cottages and gardens out back. Both houses are about a kilometre outside of Moka - Eureka to the north, Le Réduit to the south - and are best reached by a combination of bus and foot, unless you can convince a local to rent you a bicycle.
  • Closer to Port Louis, Domaine Les Pailles is an elaborate cultural centre that includes facilities for horse-drawn carriage and train rides, plus a working replica of an ox-powered sugar mill, a rum distillery, an herb garden, a natural spring and a children's play area. An onsite riding centre, Les Écuries du Domaine, has horses for dressage and jumping and Welsh ponies for the wee ones. Continuing in the spirit of providence, the centre also has a handful of ethnic restaurants and its own jazz club and casino. Domaine Les Pailles is a 10 minute taxi ride from either Port Louis or Moka, or you can take a bus between the two and walk half an hour from the main road. Moka Town is almost midway between Port Louis and Curepipe, just east of the M2. Buses ply between the cities daily, or you can take a taxi.
Off the Beaten Track   
  • Belle Mare A long, luscious, casuarina-fringed beach along the eastern coast, Belle Mare is best seen from atop a reconstructed lime kiln that's been converted      into a lookout tower just inland from the beach. On the far side of the road that parallels the beach stand the ruins of a sugar mill, and more substantial sugar mill ruins hide behind Belle Mare village. Aside from      swimming, which is probably the best the island has to offer, about the only thing to do here is lie back and relax. It won't take you long to get used to the idea. Belle Mare is a long and roller-coaster bus ride east of Port Louis.  
  • Black River Gorges National Park This beautiful highland area south-west of Curepipe is like no other part of the island. About 6km (4mi) from Curepipe, Mauritius' only mountain road reaches the dam wall of the park's large reservoir, Mare aux Vacoas. Surrounded by casuarina and coniferous trees, it looks more like North America than an island in the Indian Ocean. About 6km (4mi) south-east of Mare aux Vacoas is the sacred lake of the Hindus, Grand Bassin, and, a few kilometres farther east, Plaine Champagne, the rainiest spot and largest natural area on Mauritius. Toward the eastern end of the plain, the Rivière Noire overlook affords spectacular views of waterfalls and the 830m (2720 ft) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, the highest point on Mauritius. The best time to visit Black River Gorges National Park is during the flowering season between September and January. Look for the rare tambalacoque or dodo tree, black ebony trees and the exotic birds that perch in them. You may also run into a band of monkeys, deer or wild pigs. The park is some 30km (19 mi) south of Port Louis and is best reached by bus via Curepipe or by private transport.  
  • Rodrigues Island A volcanic island 18km (11mi) long and 8km (5mi) wide, Rodrigues is in many way a miniature Mauritius. It's surrounded by coral reefs, covered with similar vegetation and landscapes, and blessed with an equally tropical climate. Rodrigues isn't quite as lush as Mauritius, but neither is it thick with tourists. The pace of life is more relaxed and the people prone to stop and chat. On the down side, it's more likely to be hit by the cyclones that plague the region. The last big one, Cyclone Bella, swung through in early 1991, bringing with it winds in excess of 200 km/h (125 mph). The island is relatively small and perfect for rambling around at leisure. Hiking is good around Mt Limon and Mt Malartic, the island's two highest points at more than 390 m (1280 ft). The best coastal hiking leads from Port Mathurin around the eastern coastline to Port Sud-Est. Point Coton on the eastern coast has the best beach on the island, but there are other good ones at St François, Trou d'Argent and Petit Gravier.Caverne Patate in the south-west boasts some worthwhile spelunking opportunities. Diving is the big attraction of the waters around Rodrigues - you can arrange a trip through one of the big hotels. Several of the tiny islands just off Rodrigues, such as Île Cocos and Île aux Sables, are nature reserves and require permits to visit; others, such as Île aux Crabes and Île Hermitage, are just as beautiful and are open to the public. Rodrigues lies about 560 km (350 mi) Northeast of Mauritius. The two islands are connected daily by air and several times per month by sea. Keep in mind there's a minimum stay of 5 days and a maximum of 30.
Activities
  • Many hotels provide windsurfing and kayaking equipment for their guests, and for those who prefer less strenuous communing, there's usually a glass-bottom boat to be found. For Jules Verne fans, lead-booted, bubble-headed 'undersea walks' can be arranged near Grand Baie reef, as can a ride on La Nessee, a semi-submersible boat - sort of like a submarine - that allows a close-up tour of the reefs without the nuisance of getting wet.
  • Surfing was big on the island in the 1970s and Tamarin is the best surfing conditions.
  • Serious anglers will love the superb deep-sea fishing in the waters off Mauritius, where there are healthy populations of blue and black marlin, bonita and yellowfin tuna, several species of shark and spectacular sailfish to hook into. Overall, October through April is the best time to sink a line, though there are fish to be caught year round and the wahoo don't start biting until September.
  • Though Mauritius is promoted primarily as a 'beach' destination, the attractions of hiking and trekking through the interior are legion. For lowland walking, take into account the heat and humidity. For highland treks, come prepared for rain at any time of year, especially from October to March.
  • The Réserve Forrestière Macchabée and Black River Gorges National Park provide the bulk of the wild walks on the island, though there are some fantastic short-but-strenuous hikes in the hills around Moka Town. Curepipe, atop the plateau, is the best place for trekkers to stock up before a trip. Caving aficionados will want to visit Caverne Patate on Rodrigue
      History
  • Arab traders knew of Mauritius as early as the 10th century but never stopped to settle it. Portuguese naval explorers stumbled upon it in the wake of Vasco de Gama's voyage around the Cape of Good Hope in 1498. Still, apart from introducing pesky monkeys and rats, the Portuguese did little to influence the island.
  • This was left to the next wave of immigrants, the Dutch. In 1598, Vice Admiral Wybrandt van Warwyck came ashore and claimed the island for the Netherlands, christening it after his ruler, Maurice, Prince of Orange and Count of Nassau. It was another 40 years before the Dutch began to settle the country, preferring instead to use it as a supply base on the route to Java. The colony, however, never really flourished, and the Dutch departed for good in 1710, leaving in their wake the extinction of the dodo and the introduction of African slaves, Javan deer, wild boar, tobacco and sugarcane.
  • Five years later, French captain Guillaume Dufresne d'Arsal claimed the island, renamed it Île de France and gave it over to the French East India Company to run as a trading base. Popular settlement began in 1721, and within 15 years the first sugar mill had been built, along with a road network and hospital.
  • During the second half of the 18th century, the island's capital, Port Louis, became a free trading base and haven for corsairs - mercenary marines paid by a country to plunder the ships of its enemies.Tired of the competition, the British moved in on the corsairs (and on Mauritius) in 1810. After an initial defeat at the Battle of Vieux Grand Port, the Brits landed at Cap Malheureux on the northern coast and took the island. The 1814 Treaty of Paris ceded Île de France, Rodrigues and the Seychelles to the victors but allowed Franco-Mauritians to retain their language, religion, Napoleonic Code legal system and sugar plantations. In 1835, the slaves were freed and the labour force was supplemented by workers brought in from China and India.
  • While the Franco-Mauritian plantations produced wealthy sugar barons (as they do today), Indian workers continued to be indentured by the thousands. Through strength of numbers, Indians gradually bolstered their say in the country's management, aided in 1901 by a visit from Mahatma Gandhi.
  • In 1936, the Labour Party was founded to continue the struggle for labourers' rights. The following year, their burden was lightened by a new constitution granting the vote to anyone over 21 who could sign their name. Under the direction of Dr Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (who was later knighted), membership swelled and the party flourished.
  • Mauritius was granted independence from Britain on 12 March 1968 and Sir Ramgoolam was elected prime minister, a title he retained for the next 13 years. He was succeeded by a coalition of the leftist Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) and the Parti Socialiste Mauricien, though tensions in the party’s upper ranks rattled the infrastructure throughout their reign. In 1986, three Mauritian MPs were caught at Amsterdam's airport with heroin in their suitcases, and the resulting inquiry implicated other politicians in drug money and led to several resignations.
  • Mauritius officially became a republic in 1992.
  • Sir Ramgoolam's grandson, Navin Ramgoolam, won the elections in 1995 and led the country in its pursuit of prosperity until September 2000, when new elections were won by an alliance of the Socialist Militant Party and the Militant Movement - the former's Anerood Jugnath will be Prime Minister until 2003, when he will be replaced by the latter's Paul Berenger, who'll be the first non-Hindu to hold the office since the country gained its independence.
  • Tensions between the Creole population, descended from former slaves, and the Indo-Mauritian majority, exploded in 1999. Popular reggae singer Joseph 'Kaya' Topize was arrested during a rally to legalize marijuana and died of a skull fracture while in police custody. Riots broke out across the island, particularly in Port Louis.
      Culture
  • Over half the population of Mauritius is Hindu and roughly another fifth is Muslim; both groups descend from labourers brought to the island by the British to work the cane fields. While some of the resident Chinese and Sino-Mauritians were also brought over as labourers, most came to Mauritius as entrepreneurs, and many still control the lion's share of village-based commerce. The remaining population is composed mainly of Créoles, descendants of African slaves, and Franco-Mauritians, the original settlers of the island. Franco-Mauritians, who make up about 2% of the population, still control many of the sugar plantations, although many emigrated to South Africa and France following independence. English is the official language of the island, though you're bound to hear French, Créole (a melange of French and various African dialects) and a smattering of Indian languages.
  • The island's main contribution to the performing arts is the Créole séga, a foot-shuffling, body-gyrating, downright erotic dance that's generally performed on the beach to the rhythm of Latin American, Caribbean and African pop. Séga variations to Créole music are popular in the island's discos and are certainly more entertaining than the well-choreographed 'cultural shows' you'll see in hotel lounges.
  • Probably the most famous novel set in Mauritius is Paul et Virginie, a rather sappy love story by French author Bernadin de St Pierre that you'll find reference to across the island. Famous Mauritian authors include Malcolm de Chazal, Robert Edward Hart, Edouard Maunick, the brothers Loys and André Masson and humourist Yvan Lagesse. René Asgarally and Ramesh Ramdoyal are the best known of the contemporary writers producing works in Créole. Both Joseph Conrad and Mark Twain visited the island and wrote of their experiences, and Charles Baudelaire's very first poem, A une Dame Créole (To a Créole Woman), was written in the Mauritian town of Pamplemousses.
  • One highlight of a visit to Mauritius is the magnificent mixture of cuisines on offer. The most common varieties are Créole, European, Chinese and Indian, with seafood almost always the specialty. In addition, a typical Mauritian buffet might include a Muslim biryani, Indian chicken curry, Chinese pork dish, Créole roast beef and French-style vegetables. Boiled rice is served with just about everything. Common dishes include rougaille, a Mediterranean dish of tomatoes, onions, garlic and any kind of meat or fish, and daube, an octopus stew. Favorite local beverages includes lassi, a refreshing yogurt and ice-water drink, and alouda, a syrupy brew of agar, milk and flavourings that's available everywhere from street-side vendors. Locally produced beer and rum are potent, plentiful and cheap; wines are expensive and usually imported from France or South Africa.
      Environment
  • Mauritius is a volcanic island, measuring 58 km (36 mi) from north to south and 47km (29 mi) from east to west - about two-thirds the size of Luxembourg or the US state of Rhode Island. It lies in the Indian Ocean, roughly 800km (500mi) east of Madagascar, 3860 km (2400 mi) south-west of India and 220 km (135 mi) Northeast of its nearest neighbour, Réunion. With about 600 people per square kilometre, Mauritius has one of the highest population densities in the world. As a country, it includes the inhabited island of Rodrigues, some 560 km (350 mi) to the north-east, and other scattered coral atolls such as Cargados Carajos and Agalega.
  • The island rises steeply in the south to a central plateau and slopes gently down to the northern coast beyond the mountains that back the capital, Port Louis.
  • Unlike neighbouring Réunion, Mauritius has no active volcanoes, although remnants of volcanic activity - such as Trou aux Cerfs crater in Curepipe and millions of lava boulders - pepper the island. Mauritius is surrounded by a coral reef and lined by a few long stretches of white sand beach. The reef is broken in several places, with the largest break evident in the pounding surf along the black cliffs between Souillac and Le Bouchon on the southern coast. A smaller, less spectacular break occurs at Flic en Flac on the west coast.
  • The last decade has seen Mauritian conservationists scrambling to protect the paltry 1% of original forest remaining on the island. The largest nature reserve is the Black River Gorges National Park at the south-western end of the island. Other reserves include Le Pouce, Île Ronde, Île aux Serpents, Île aux Aigrettes and Bois Sec. Visitor access is (or will be) restricted at many reserves, as most are tiny in size and enclose the last vestiges of rare species.
  • There's not much to mention in the way of Mauritian wildlife. You're likely to bump into a mongoose or two during your stay and perhaps the odd Java deer, but without heading deep into the interior, the ubiquitous 'domestic' guard dog is about all you'll see. Inland, look for wild pigs and bands of macaque monkeys.
  • Conversely, Mauritius' trees and skies are rich with birdlife, although many of the most spectacular species are following in the footsteps of the island's most famous one-time resident, the dodo. On the endangered species list are the Mauritius kestrel (once the rarest bird on earth), the echo parakeet (still the rarest of that species) and the pink pigeon. Sadly, the 'threatened' list goes on from there. The predominant species on the island are introduced songbirds, such as the little red Madagascar fody, the jive talking Indian mynah and - most common of all - the red-whiskered bulbul.
      Beneath the waves, the tally improves.
  • The abundant marine life found in Mauritian waters includes corals, mollusks, turtles, dolphins, four types of whale and innumerable fish. Of the island's 900 plant species, almost a third are endemic to Mauritius. Some of the most common examples are giant Indian banyans, beach-hugging casuarinas and brilliant red-flowering flamboyants.
      The Mauritian climate is a mixed affair.
  • Atop the plateau, Curepipe's temperatures average a few degrees cooler than those on the coast; it's also common to find rain in Curepipe while the beaches enjoy blue skies and vice versa. Similarly, east coast weather differs from that of the west coast - the former being much drier during January and February, when prevailing winds drive in from the east, race up the mountains and dump rain on central and western Mauritius. There is no monsoon season, though cyclones hit the island every 15 years or so between November and May. During these months, there are usually a few days of heavy rains that keep everybody cooped up indoors. Light rains fall year round. The highest average daytime temperatures occur from January to April and top out around 35°C (95°F). The coolest period is from July to September, when temperatures average 24°C (75°F) during the day and 16°C (60°F) at night. Humidity is generally highest between October and June.
      Getting There and Away
  • Apart from a handful of people who arrive by yacht or cruise ship, visitors to Mauritius fly into the country. Many flights originate in France, but there are also flights from several African, Asian and European capitals as well as from the US (via Europe) and Australia. You must have a return or onward ticket before arriving in Mauritius. The departure tax is roughly US$ 10. Cargo ships ply the Indian Ocean regularly, though few take passengers. You're more likely to find passage on the private yachts that call in at Mauritius outside of cyclone season, berthing at Grand Baie or Port Louis. Still, opportunities are rare. About the only guaranteed way to come or go by sea is to book fare on the MV Mauritius Pride, which cruises several times a month between Mauritius and Réunion, or to board one of the cruise liners that periodically drops anchor in Port Louis.
      Getting Around

  • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is near Mahébourg in south-eastern Mauritius, at the opposite end of the island from Port Louis.
  • While there are no direct airport buses, express buses travel between the capital and Mahébourg several times a day, stopping at the airport.
  • Allow yourself at least two hours from Port Louis.
  • Air Mauritius flies to Rodrigues Island (about 90 minutes) daily; the company also offer 15-20 minute helicopter tours of Mauritius. For those with money to burn, the helicopters can be hired by the hour.
  • The MV Mauritius Pride plies the waters between Mauritius and Rodrigues several times per month.
  • Mauritian buses are generally good - albeit a bit slow - and can take you to (or near) just about any place on the island.
  • There are several different operators, none of which cover the entire island.
  • Port Louis and Curepipe are the main hubs.
  • Tickets are cheap and should be kept handy, as inspectors check them frequently.
  • Mauritian roads range from smooth to potholed and pavement-free.
  • Driving is sketchy at best on Mauritius, with speed limits often ignored, headlights a rarity and weaving pedestrians all too common.  
  • All drivers should have an international driver’s licence, and most rental agencies require drivers to be over 23.
  • Driving is on the left.
  • Bicycles and boats can be rented wherever tourists congregate.
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