Au revoir, Réunion!

Good morning, Réunion. And goodbye.

I've been blown away by the rugged terrain here. The island is ... Raw: Powerful seas, jagged peaks, verdant forests.

I'd like to come back and explore further someday. But today I was up pre-dawn for the long drive to the airport. Without traffic, it's about 2 hours but my hostess in Cilaos emphatically suggested I plan for a longer drive.

So I left at 6AM for a 12:05 flight.... And made it to the airport comfortably at 10 after many, many traffic delays along the way. In fairness, I did opt to take the slightly longer route through the mountains and along the East Coast to see the sugarcane side of the island. I'm so glad that I did! It was a wonderful way to spend the morning podcast on, windows down, enjoying the views.

Aside: I've really enjoyed potable tap water. It's easy to take for granted until you don't have it. Fewer plastic bottles, less wasted money; good stuff.Read more