Monthly Archives: February 2014

Islands in the Indian Ocean-Reunion and Mauritius

After Madagascar, we headed east in the Indian Ocean and arrived at the French island of Reunion.  Unlike so many others, this island is not independent but part of France; it is the southern-most reach of the Euro as currency. … Continue reading

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Durban, South Africa

Once again I got up early to see the helicopter pilot and once again was disappointed.  It was very cloudy, perhaps that was the reason the pilot boat was used instead.  We were treated to a beautiful rainbow that seemed … Continue reading

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