Rodrigues, a tiny island 600km off Mauritius was our next destination.
We were surprised how different the island was compared to Mauritius.
Some landscapes reminded Heidi of England and
its vibe seems to be closer to Madagascar than Mauritius.
The people are extremely friendly and hospitable.
Roro, a friend of a friend in Mauritius was told that we were coming to Rodrigues.
We got picked up from the airport, got invited for lunch, were taken all around the island, were invited to his place to stay over night, met many of his numerous family members, etc. etc.
Wow!
It is hardly possible to describe this in words,
you must come to Rodrigues and see for yourself...
descent on Rodrigues - view on Coconut Island, Ile aux Sable
and part of the vast lagoon
view from the hostel "La Terasse",
unfortunately this was the only time to see kites in the water...
no wind for the whole stay...
Heidi and Roro, our new friend that took care of us
and showed us all corners of the island
market in the main town Port Mathurin
mangroves at low tide
les ourites - dried octopus
big spiders on big spider webs!
typical landscape
tiny beach near Pointe Cotton
view from the water
sunset at Mourouk during the Festival Creole
Festival Creole
view on Port Mathurin
Pistache - Roros house, next to paradise
this is where we spent the night...
...protected by a mosquito net
on the way to Ile aux Sable...
...a sanctuary...
...for many, many, many birds - not at all scared of humans
snorkeling in deep waters...
...with many inhabitants
walk on the island "Ile aux Chat"...
...with its clear waters
bus station
Roros pets
goodbye Rodrigues, hope to see you again soon
Pinnaroo Point, northern Perth
1st kite session
Paul playing golf on the beach, Martini having a ride
Xmas fever in Perth
Kings Park
city centre
Lancelin beach
The Pinnacles, it is not as comfortable as it looks
more Pinnacles...
Pink lake on the way to Kalbarri, coloured by beta carotine
Natural bridge, off Kalbarri
Jake's Corner
a calmer view of Jake's Corner
noisy little buggars feeding on grass
Hawk's head (the stone in the upper right corner,
Stromatolites, the oldest living lifeform, in Sharkbay
Goulet Bluff, near Denham, our camping and kite spot
our "house"
wind! wind! wind!
the secret of how santa delivers presents in Down Under...
