Mauritius

 I was so excited to arrive here and explore the home of my friend, Marie Richter! Marie, everything uou said about this island is true! It is so beautiful and sophisticated-and very French-although a pleasant mixture of many cultures. We took a private tour here with our stateroom neighbors Karen and Brad and their friends Rosemary, Dan and Roxann. We had a spacious van, which made for a very comfortable day. Our first stop was amazing-a factory and showroom where they made handcrafted ship models.




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  1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2023 at 2:45 PM

    The ships are incredible and the island looks so beautiful -Jackie

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