La Reunion island

Just a week-end away from the sea to see the still active volcano. I burned my hand on the lava (I thought that this part was cold). We stayed in the mountains at Salazie, a change from Mauritius, it was chilly in the evening.

South-Africa Kruger

Trip from Jo'burg to Durban via Kruger Park and Swaziland. Enjoy the pics.






During this trip I practiced my Zulu step...


Mike came from the USA to Mauritius we dragged him to SA with us.

Madagascar

We have been traveling through Madagascar for 9 days from Andasibe to Majunga. We stayed in three national parks and walked 6 hours a day to see these Lemurs. We have seen 9 different species. The trip was worth it. Madagascar is a very nice place. I have so many pictures but you'll have to come home to see these.

An other animal

Well you might wonder why there is so many animals pictures on my blog ? Well mostly because I like to take pictures of wild animals. As simple as this...
This animal that the Mauritian call Tang or Tan is probably from the Erinaceidae specy it hibernate in winter and is eaten by some people. This one was photographed in Grand Basin.

Tea

Tea plantations under the rain, Bois Cheri.

Flying bats

Sunday evening, three bats flying over us. We walked parts of the Parroquet trail and around 5pm hundreds of bats were flying in the sky 50 meters from us. Thought we were in a Batman movie...

Macaque

A monkey was crossing the garden when I opened the curtains, I jumped on my camera and got a shot at the neighbor's house that he was visiting as well. I've seen him twice.
The Macaca fasciluralis was introduced by the Portugueses in the 16th century and like most non -indigenous species is a threat to local flora and fauna.
They are everywhere on the Island, mainly around touristic and religious sites were they can feed on junk food.

Rodrigues

Few weeks ago we spent 4 days in Rodrigues. located at 800 km from Mauritius Rodrigues is quite preserved from mass tourism. The inhabitants are creoles and the culture is slightly different from Mauritius, the indian influence is not as strong.
Our stay was great, we enjoyed walking to the top of the hills watching the sunset, diving was great as well. We might go back next month.

Pterois Miles

Common name : Lion fish. Family: Scorpaenidae
I was free diving with my camera in Tamarin. It was waiting for me, almost static. Like most of the colored and beautiful fishes this one says: Don't touch. Pretty common specy around here.

Black River

Click on the images for full size. Then you might see a Cateau vert (green parrot). A Paille-en-queue, a fruit Bat and a Frog. All pics were taken in Black River National Park.

Black River

Mauritius

Here we are in Mauritius after so many countries we are back in Africa. This is the view from our new house, located in Tamarin in front of the sea. Snorkeling, kayaking and of course diving. Life is easy...