Mauritius Island

We got off the ship and started negotiating with drivers for a tour of the island. The price was for up to four people, so we thought we would look for another couple to join us. Before we could even ask, we were asked by two guys from Portugal if we would join them. Perfect, off we went. The first stop was a tea farm. Next was the Holy Lake. A sacred spot for the hindu religion, with the tallest statue of one of the gods in the southern hemisphere. Anna got a blessing.
We stopped at a waterfall and Gorges National Park. We saw some monkeys before arriving at The Valley of Colors.
There are supposed to be 23 colors in the earth, but by the time we got to the small patch of earth with all the color, it had clouded over and started to rain. By the time we walked by it, the skies had opened up, and we were getting drenched. We found some cover and hung out for a bit, while some of the worst of it passed over.
We saw some tortise and then left for the beach.
The beach was pretty. Not fantastic, but the water was warm and nice for a quick swim in the Indian ocean.
Then it was back to the boat.Read more