Jack and Debbie Cantrell enjoy some downtime after India in roughly 72 hours.

Mauritius Flying Fox Bat "Pteropus niger"

Grand Basin Lake, sacred to Hindus where they hold the Maha Shivaratree festival.

Macaque monkeys enjoy stealing snacks from tourists at Grand Basin Lake.

Ganesha - Hindu elephant god symbolizes protection and the removal of obstacles from one's path.

Ann received a Hindu blessing from the Brahmachari (male) and his assistant (female).

Mauritius, ahhhh...

April 1, 2024 in Mauritius ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F

Mauritius is a volcanic island 500 East of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Home to 1.2 million it has 27 micro climates and the Dodo bird is a national symbol. The 🦤 Dodo had no fear of humans or predators before the Dutch arrived in 1598 and in under one hundred years was extinct. Tourism, agriculture (sugar cane, etc), and textiles are their biggest industries.Read more