Rodrigues 4. - 11.12.2008

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