The quiet appeal of Mauritius was immediately evident as the plane descended.
A verdant gem of just 1,860 sq km, located 800km east of Madagascar amidst the shimmering sapphire waters of the Indian Ocean, it is part of a chain of islands formed during a series of undersea volcanic eruptions eight to 10 million years ago. While no longer active, the original crater can still be seen today along the Black River Mountain range along the island.
The rugged beauty of Mauritius – unspoilt coastline, picturesque peaks and fields of sugarcane plantations sitting at the foot of a mountain range – belie an unbelievably mild climate with temperatures hovering between 24°C and 30°C all year. I arrived on the island one cool day in September, near the end of the Mauritian “winter” that falls from May to November, and was greeted by low humidity and the sun’s gentle warmth.
After a seven-hour flight from Singapore, I was more than ready to stretch out upon Mauritius’ sandy shores. It helped that Club Med La Plantation d’Albion sits next to the Indian Ocean. A quick dip in the water and the magnificent view washed away my lethargy.
Assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu.
In the context of the upcoming Independence Day Celebration in Mauritius, I suggest that a coverage of the Independence of Mauritius be made on The Muslim Times. The message of the Prime Minister to students in Mauritius for instance, is already available on the Mauritius Government website. This could be a worthwhile item to include overhere for instance.
Just suggesting.
Wassalam