{"id":7446,"date":"2019-07-09T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T05:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/svslowflight.com\/?p=7446"},"modified":"2020-02-03T18:49:12","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T18:49:12","slug":"back-to-the-le-caudan-marina-road-trips-fourth-of-july-and-more-boat-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/09\/back-to-the-le-caudan-marina-road-trips-fourth-of-july-and-more-boat-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to the Le Caudan marina: Road Trips, Fourth of July, and more boat work&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back at the Le Caudan marina, we were kindly invited to join our friends on <strong>SV C. Cocquin,<\/strong> Claude and Louise, who had rented a car for 3 days for daily road trips around the island&#8230;.Trevor declined to focus on boat without his &#8220;lovely wife&#8221;&#8230;..I accepted&#8230;.it&#8217;s good to take time away from each other, especially since we had just been literally side by side for a week in the boat yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claude and Louise had places they wanted to see so I really was just along for the ride&#8230;. There was a lot of miles to cover and most of our stops were at local public beaches and good view points, and of course LUNCH!  Most of the photos are literally from the car so apologies for this&#8230;..but&#8230; I got to ride in the co-pilot&#8217;s seat : )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road Trip: Day 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"629\" data-attachment-id=\"7447\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/09\/back-to-the-le-caudan-marina-road-trips-fourth-of-july-and-more-boat-work\/ge-of-mauritius-day-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-day-1.jpg?fit=1128%2C845&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1128,845\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Kimi Willison&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1565096245&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"GE of Mauritius day 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-day-1.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-day-1.jpg?fit=840%2C629&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-day-1.jpg?resize=840%2C629&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7447\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-day-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/?attachment_id=7447\" class=\"wp-image-7447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-day-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C767&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-day-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-day-1.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-day-1.jpg?w=1128&amp;ssl=1 1128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, the southern island is known for the incredible hiking in the Black River Gorges National Park, white sand beaches in Flic en Flac, quaint villages in coastal Tamarin or mountainous Chamarel.  We didn&#8217;t have time to do any hiking&#8230;too many miles to cover but it was  a great introduction to the different landscapes here in Mauritius. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7451\" data-id=\"7451\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rental-car-edit.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rental-car-edit.jpg?w=1613&amp;ssl=1 1613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rental-car-edit.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rental-car-edit.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rental-car-edit.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Notice the yellow license plate on the rental car.  Sometimes small rental car &#8220;agencies&#8221; will rent out their personal car which is technically illegal.  White or black license plates are for &#8220;personal use&#8221;. Yellow plates are for commercial use.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7449\" data-id=\"7449\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Driver.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Driver.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Driver.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Driver.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Driver.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chief Driver&#8230;Louise<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7450\" data-id=\"7450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/navigator.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/navigator.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/navigator.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/navigator.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/navigator.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chief navigator&#8230;Claude<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And we are off&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7461\" data-id=\"7461\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/temple-driving.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/temple-driving.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/temple-driving.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/temple-driving.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/temple-driving.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Leaving Port Louis there were plenty of Hindu temples<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7462\" data-id=\"7462\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/town-lady-with-umbrella.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/town-lady-with-umbrella.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/town-lady-with-umbrella.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/town-lady-with-umbrella.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/town-lady-with-umbrella.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Off the main 4 lane highway, we get into more rural areas<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7458\" data-id=\"7458\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kids-walking-to-school.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kids-walking-to-school.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kids-walking-to-school.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kids-walking-to-school.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kids-walking-to-school.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">School kids walking to the bus stop<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7455\" data-id=\"7455\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fields-driving-to-FF.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fields-driving-to-FF.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fields-driving-to-FF.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fields-driving-to-FF.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fields-driving-to-FF.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Driving to Flic en Flac was an &#8220;ocean&#8221; of sugar cane fields with mountains as the backdrop<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7456\" data-id=\"7456\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flicnflax-beach.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flicnflax-beach.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flicnflax-beach.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flicnflax-beach.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flicnflax-beach.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flicnflax-beach.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Flic en Flac public beach with Le Morne mountian in the background.  There is a fabulous hike up to the top.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7460\" data-id=\"7460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt-flats.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt-flats.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt-flats.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt-flats.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt-flats.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt-flats.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Tamarin is a small town between Flic en Flac and Black River.  They have the last traditional salt pans where you can tour, but it&#8217;s said to go early (8am) to watch the ladies work the salt.    <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7465\" data-id=\"7465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamarin-salt.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sea water is pumped into large, shallow pans, made of basalt rock and the water left to evaporate. After a few days, the salt residue is then harvested and stored away, ready to be sent to a refining plant.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7452\" data-id=\"7452\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-river.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-river.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-river.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-river.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-river.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-river.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Le Preneuse public beach, just at the north of Black River<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7459\" data-id=\"7459\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch-group-edit.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch-group-edit.jpg?w=1613&amp;ssl=1 1613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch-group-edit.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch-group-edit.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch-group-edit.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Found a fancy, smancy place to eat lunch at Seeloy Island Club near the new marina in Black River.  Most sailboats can&#8217;t get up the river to this place but we were told you could anchor out and take your dinghy here.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7457\" data-id=\"7457\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/headed-up-the-mountian.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/headed-up-the-mountian.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/headed-up-the-mountian.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/headed-up-the-mountian.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/headed-up-the-mountian.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">After lunch we headed into the mountains towards Chamarel.  One lane curves are present&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7453\" data-id=\"7453\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cathloic-relic.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cathloic-relic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cathloic-relic.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cathloic-relic.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cathloic-relic.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">You&#8217;ll find multiple shrines along your drive<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7463\" data-id=\"7463\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/viewpoint-looking-down-at-BR.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/viewpoint-looking-down-at-BR.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/viewpoint-looking-down-at-BR.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/viewpoint-looking-down-at-BR.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/viewpoint-looking-down-at-BR.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">View point on the way to Chamarel selling fruits and snacks&#8230;the view is stunning.  We were high enough that the sun was covered by the clouds that are trapped above the mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7454\" data-id=\"7454\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chamarel-sign.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chamarel-sign.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chamarel-sign.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chamarel-sign.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chamarel-sign.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A bit touristy but we went anyways&#8230;.I have no idea how much it costs as Claude beat me to the punch! With admission, there are different sites to see&#8230;.waterfall, ebony forests, and the 7 colors of earth,<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"561\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7469\" data-id=\"7469\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/66438573_10216024237933694_1086831840641155072_o.jpg?resize=840%2C561&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/66438573_10216024237933694_1086831840641155072_o.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/66438573_10216024237933694_1086831840641155072_o.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/66438573_10216024237933694_1086831840641155072_o.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/66438573_10216024237933694_1086831840641155072_o.jpg?resize=840%2C560&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/66438573_10216024237933694_1086831840641155072_o.jpg?resize=120%2C80&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/66438573_10216024237933694_1086831840641155072_o.jpg?resize=360%2C240&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/66438573_10216024237933694_1086831840641155072_o.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Louise and Claude by the Chamarel waterfall.  It is as tall as the Statue of Liberty.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7464\" data-id=\"7464\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7-colours.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7-colours.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7-colours.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7-colours.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7-colours.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7-colours.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">7 colors of earth was a small area where the natural leeching of baslat occur, leaving iron and aluminum oxide.  These elements repel each other, leaving distinct ripples of color.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7470\" data-id=\"7470\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/driving-down-from-mountian.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/driving-down-from-mountian.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/driving-down-from-mountian.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/driving-down-from-mountian.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/driving-down-from-mountian.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/driving-down-from-mountian.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">I love the contrast of the blue sky, white clouds, green sugar cane fields, and the brown dirt.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7466\" data-id=\"7466\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tree-tunnel.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tree-tunnel.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tree-tunnel.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tree-tunnel.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tree-tunnel.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sometimes we would drive throough a tunnel of large trees&#8230;we think they were eucalyptus trees.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7468\" data-id=\"7468\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rainy-mountains-back-to-home.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rainy-mountains-back-to-home.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rainy-mountains-back-to-home.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rainy-mountains-back-to-home.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rainy-mountains-back-to-home.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">When we turned back up the mountain, the villages were quite dreary&#8230;.being on the windward side of the mountain meant the trade winds would push the clouds and rain over the mountain villages.  We even witnessed many locals wearing gum boots..instead of flip flops ; )<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7467\" data-id=\"7467\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/city-back-home.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/city-back-home.jpg?w=1613&amp;ssl=1 1613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/city-back-home.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/city-back-home.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/city-back-home.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Driving through what the locals call &#8220;the central island&#8221; is where the majority of the population lives.  We are headed towards downtown, against the river of traffic of workers headed home&#8230;thank goodness!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road Trip: Day 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1128\" height=\"845\" data-attachment-id=\"7471\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/09\/back-to-the-le-caudan-marina-road-trips-fourth-of-july-and-more-boat-work\/ge-of-mauritius\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius.jpg?fit=1128%2C845&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1128,845\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Kimi Willison&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1565096245&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"GE-of-Mauritius\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius.jpg?fit=840%2C629&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius.jpg?fit=840%2C629&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7471\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius.jpg?fit=1128%2C845&amp;ssl=1\" data-link=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/?attachment_id=7471\" class=\"wp-image-7471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius.jpg?w=1128&amp;ssl=1 1128w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius.jpg?resize=1024%2C767&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The northern island is generally flat which mean there is a lot of great land for agriculture.  The main attraction is Grand Baie, a relatively protected bay that hosts resorts and lots shopping.  There are islands at the top of Mauritius so this provides regular water activities for charter boats: Catamaran sailing, snorkeling, diving, and of course fishing! Unfortunately most of the drive, views were blocked by walls\/gates to provide homes or resorts or the road took you inland through villages\/towns so there few stop for photo opportunities&#8230;but I made due  ; )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7484\" data-id=\"7484\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB1.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Grand Baie&#8230;looks small but it widens further out.  Most of the local yachts and charter boats are here. There is a cute yacht club that provides a free 30 day membership for transiting yachts. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7485\" data-id=\"7485\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB2.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Our friends on SY Ruby Ruby&#8230;more about them in the next blog post!  Love these guys : )<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7486\" data-id=\"7486\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB3.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB3.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Grand Baie is very much a tourist place with lots of shopping and activities to choose from.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7483\" data-id=\"7483\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB-to-point.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB-to-point.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB-to-point.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB-to-point.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GB-to-point.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Driving from Grand Baie to the northern most tip of the island, the road was lined with walls\/gates with no visible access to the beach.  Seemed all private land. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7472\" data-id=\"7472\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authoirty1.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authoirty1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authoirty1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authoirty1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authoirty1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">We arrived to Bain Bouef public beach with a wonderful view of the outer islands.  Here in the background is Flat Island&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7492\" data-id=\"7492\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/round-island.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/round-island.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/round-island.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/round-island.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/round-island.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Bain Bouef paublic beach looking out at Round Island.  We hear there is no safe anchorages at the islands (overnight that is) but we hear the diving and snorkeling is fantastic there.  Charter boat it is if you want to visit?!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7474\" data-id=\"7474\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authority.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authority.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authority.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authority.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authority.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Most of the public beaches were incredibily clean and even manicured.  Hardly any garbage&#8230;must be due to the Beach Authority here across the island. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7473\" data-id=\"7473\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authoirty2.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authoirty2.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authoirty2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/beach-authoirty2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Beach dog&#8230;in racked sand&#8230;.what a life (LOL)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7482\" data-id=\"7482\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/church.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/church.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/church.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/church.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/church.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Driving around the northern tip of the island to the eastern side of the island was nice coastal views.  Cap Malheureux is a famous village in the district of Rivi\u00e8re du Rempart offers a beautiful view of the islet of Coin de Mire and it&#8217;s photocard images of this red roofed chapel.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7493\" data-id=\"7493\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/smaller-villages.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/smaller-villages.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/smaller-villages.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/smaller-villages.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/smaller-villages.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">On the drive on the NE side were many scattered town in between&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7491\" data-id=\"7491\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mountain-view.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mountain-view.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mountain-view.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mountain-view.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mountain-view.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">&#8230;sugar cane fields!!!!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7475\" data-id=\"7475\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bigger-city.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bigger-city.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bigger-city.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bigger-city.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bigger-city.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The road took us more inland and we started to see more substantial towns<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7481\" data-id=\"7481\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/castle.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/castle.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/castle.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/castle.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/castle.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Then more sugar cane fields&#8230;and a castle?!  No idea what this structure is but I would guess it is part of an old sugar cane field plantation.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7495\" data-id=\"7495\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/women-gardening.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/women-gardening.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/women-gardening.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/women-gardening.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/women-gardening.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Working the fields&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7494\" data-id=\"7494\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/truck-suger-cane.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/truck-suger-cane.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/truck-suger-cane.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/truck-suger-cane.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/truck-suger-cane.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Off to be processed.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7488\" data-id=\"7488\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Tummies growling&#8230;we found a resort area to have lunch at called Radisson Blu Resort and Spa. It was like condo heaven but at least they had good restaurants&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7489\" data-id=\"7489\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ahhh&#8230;.stretch the legs and fill the belly.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7490\" data-id=\"7490\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch3.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch3.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Each day Louise and I would have our glasses of Rose with lunch&#8230;I am in such good company!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7476\" data-id=\"7476\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks1.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">After lunch we continued our drive south down the eastern coast and stopped at a little public beach in the town of Black Rocks&#8230;or should I say &#8220;Roches Noires&#8221;&#8230;for obvious reasons.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7477\" data-id=\"7477\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks2.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/black-rocks2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Dinner perhaps?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7478\" data-id=\"7478\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-hindu-temple.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-hindu-temple.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-hindu-temple.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-hindu-temple.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-hindu-temple.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">On our way again, we start to head inland.  I believe temples that fly a red flag are Hindu&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7479\" data-id=\"7479\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-mountian-view.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-mountian-view.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-mountian-view.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-mountian-view.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BR-PL-mountian-view.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">We are getting closer to home as we drive around the mountian range towards Port Louis&#8230;just in time for dinner&#8230;or happy hour : )<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road Trip: Day 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1128\" height=\"845\" data-attachment-id=\"7496\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/09\/back-to-the-le-caudan-marina-road-trips-fourth-of-july-and-more-boat-work\/ge-of-mauritius-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-2.jpg?fit=1128%2C845&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1128,845\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Kimi Willison&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1565096245&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"GE-of-Mauritius-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-2.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-2.jpg?fit=840%2C629&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-2.jpg?fit=840%2C629&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7496\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-2.jpg?fit=1128%2C845&amp;ssl=1\" data-link=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/?attachment_id=7496\" class=\"wp-image-7496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-2.jpg?w=1128&amp;ssl=1 1128w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-2.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GE-of-Mauritius-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C767&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I loved the scenery on this trip:  Coastal views with ocean on one side, mountains on the other and through smaller fishing villages and less (though still plenty) sugar cane fields. The central plateau was also a wonderful mix of villages surrounded by mountains&#8230;you literally felt like you were in a bowl of&#8230;.you guessed it&#8230;.sugar cane (LOL)!   Another fabulous part was a bit of history as the &#8220;old port&#8221; was near Mahebourg.  There was so much to see and the town of Mahebourg is a place to spend more time in if you have the chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7497\" data-id=\"7497\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-drive-to-m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Main highway out of Port Louis&#8230;headed towards the central eastern coast.  Not sure if all those cameras work up there (haha)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7498\" data-id=\"7498\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-drive-to-m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Headed towards Mahebourg, near the airport.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7499\" data-id=\"7499\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3-drive-to-m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3-drive-to-m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">I can&#8217;t believe I got this guy on camera while driving.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7500\" data-id=\"7500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">On Google, this place is called &#8220;Mahebourg last train stop&#8221;&#8230;however, we didn&#8217;t see any trains.  We did however get a history lesson on the battle to secure the island between the French and British in 1810 here.  This nice tiled depiction was a great help!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7501\" data-id=\"7501\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.5-m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.5-m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.5-m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.5-m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.5-m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Do you notice all the French boats have cannon fire and the British don&#8217;t?&#8230;..care to guess who won this particular battle?  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7502\" data-id=\"7502\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5-m.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5-m.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5-m.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5-m.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A memorial for naval officers&#8230;..<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7503\" data-id=\"7503\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6-m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6-m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6-m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6-m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6-m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lion mountain in the tile&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7504\" data-id=\"7504\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lion mountain in real life : )<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7505\" data-id=\"7505\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Still taking photos at Mahebourg with traditional sailing vessels in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7506\" data-id=\"7506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/9-m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/9-m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/9-m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/9-m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/9-m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Got fish?!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7507\" data-id=\"7507\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/10-m.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/10-m.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/10-m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/10-m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/10-m.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Also present at the &#8220;Mahebourg last train stop&#8221; was a Hindu temple and statue made with rocks?  He does look like a happy fellow.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7508\" data-id=\"7508\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier1-drive-over-river.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier1-drive-over-river.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier1-drive-over-river.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier1-drive-over-river.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier1-drive-over-river.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">On the road headed north from Mahebourg we cross a river called &#8220;Riviere des Creoles&#8221;&#8230;I wonder how true that still is?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7509\" data-id=\"7509\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier2-houses-against-mountain.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier2-houses-against-mountain.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier2-houses-against-mountain.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier2-houses-against-mountain.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier2-houses-against-mountain.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Towns\/villages go right up to the mountain hillside, thank goodness it doesn&#8217;t snow here&#8230;.getting in\/out of these steep driveways would be a B!&amp;@$!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7510\" data-id=\"7510\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier3-ocean-on-the-other-side.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier3-ocean-on-the-other-side.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier3-ocean-on-the-other-side.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier3-ocean-on-the-other-side.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier3-ocean-on-the-other-side.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Driving still north we are blessed with wide open views of the ocean.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7511\" data-id=\"7511\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier4-the-pier.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier4-the-pier.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier4-the-pier.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier4-the-pier.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier4-the-pier.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">We stop at a long pier at a town named &#8220;Bois des Amourettes&#8221;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7512\" data-id=\"7512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier5-plaque.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier5-plaque.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier5-plaque.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier5-plaque.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier5-plaque.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">At the pier there is a plaque for Sarah Outen who In 2009 became the first woman and the youngest person ever to row solo across the Indian Ocean. She rowed for 124 days, 14 hours and nine minutes, and was only the fourth person to ever attempt the feat.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7513\" data-id=\"7513\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier6-Claude-and-louise.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier6-Claude-and-louise.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier6-Claude-and-louise.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier6-Claude-and-louise.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier6-Claude-and-louise.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">I made Louise and Claude do silly poses on the pier : )<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7514\" data-id=\"7514\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier7-looking-back.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier7-looking-back.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier7-looking-back.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier7-looking-back.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pier7-looking-back.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Looking back at the mountains from the pier.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7515\" data-id=\"7515\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1-drive1.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1-drive1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1-drive1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1-drive1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch1-drive1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Driving still north, there are lots of little fishing villages with modest housing and full of daily activities.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7516\" data-id=\"7516\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2-drive2.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2-drive2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2-drive2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2-drive2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch2-drive2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">We saw lots of traditional fishing sail boats moored on the coast with little shacks right next to the road&#8230;.some with laundry (LOL)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7523\" data-id=\"7523\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/drive-to-home1.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/drive-to-home1.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/drive-to-home1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/drive-to-home1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/drive-to-home1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/drive-to-home1.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The road headed inland for a moment and next to a river was gardens galore!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"386\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7522\" data-id=\"7522\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Capture-1.jpg?resize=840%2C386&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Capture-1.jpg?w=1816&amp;ssl=1 1816w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Capture-1.jpg?resize=300%2C138&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Capture-1.jpg?resize=768%2C353&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Capture-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C470&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Capture-1.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Time for a late lunch&#8230;.we literally stumbled upon this place and have no idea how we did this but we did.  If you blinked you would drive right passed this place but if you do travel in this area&#8230;.this is a gem with wine, beer and fabulous food!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7518\" data-id=\"7518\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch4.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch4.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch4.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch4.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch4.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Louise and Claude going in to get us a table&#8230;.I think Claude is hungry!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7519\" data-id=\"7519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch5.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch5.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch5.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch5.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The name of the bar\/cafe but it doesn&#8217;t come up on a Google search.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7520\" data-id=\"7520\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch6.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch6.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch6.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch6.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch6.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">We were in good company.  I think this is a cardinal?  Alison Styring&#8230;what do you think?  I love it&#8217;s mohawk&#8230;so urban : )<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7521\" data-id=\"7521\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch7.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch7.jpg?w=1613&amp;ssl=1 1613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch7.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch7.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lunch7.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">My lunch&#8230;can you spot the glass of Rose wine?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7524\" data-id=\"7524\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home1.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Back on the road again headed home we travel trough what&#8217;s called the &#8220;Plateau&#8221;.  It is a fetrile, flat area in the center of the mountain ranges.  Lots of little settlements and towns.  We saw a large prision on our drive and a university for engineering.  Very diverse up here&#8230;and a bit chilly.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7527\" data-id=\"7527\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home4.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home4.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home4.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home4.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home4.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">More sugar cane fields&#8230;thank goodness&#8230;someone has to make all that good rum!!!!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7526\" data-id=\"7526\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home3.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home3.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home3.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Harvested sugar cane field.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7528\" data-id=\"7528\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home5.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home5.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home5.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home5.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Back down the mountain we are getting closer to home&#8230;the sea is in view!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mauritius 2019 - Driving on the east coast ocean view\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/atejEVcfCk0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mauritius 2019 - Driving on the east coast mountain view\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eTQLs2ciyt8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fourth of July and getting &#8220;real&#8221; close to our new boat neighbors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week was our Fourth of July&#8230;Mauritius didn&#8217;t skip a beat&#8230; Bruce and Laura on SV Neptune&#8217;s Highway was busy in the boat yard.  If you remember, they picked up us up in their dinghy while we were at the boat yard so it was time to return the favor of hot showers and dinner at the marina.  Our nontraditional Fourth of July dinner of Indian food was scrumptious.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-columns\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7532\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/09\/back-to-the-le-caudan-marina-road-trips-fourth-of-july-and-more-boat-work\/view-from-the-marina\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/view-from-the-marina.jpg?fit=1613%2C1210&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1613,1210\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 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data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg?fit=1280%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone SE&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1562271850&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.058823529411765&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;3&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_9956-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8230;with good friends!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" 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data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8230;with good friends!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg?fit=840%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200 1200w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1280 1280w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"960\" data-id=\"7531\" data-link=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/?attachment_id=7531\" data-url=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg\" data-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_9956-1.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One afternoon, we saw these guys coming into the marina.  Not sure how it was decided but SV Charlie  ended up rafting next to us&#8230;.it was great&#8230;unprompted HH drinks and great chatting it up with them for a few days.  The captain was Dutch and the crew from South Africa, Serbia, and Kenya&#8230;we had so many questions!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1613\" height=\"1210\" data-attachment-id=\"7534\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/09\/back-to-the-le-caudan-marina-road-trips-fourth-of-july-and-more-boat-work\/2-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-3.jpg?fit=1613%2C1210&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1613,1210\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone SE&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1562599348&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00036403349108118&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-3.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-3.jpg?fit=840%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-3.jpg?fit=840%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7534\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-3.jpg?fit=1613%2C1210&amp;ssl=1\" data-link=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/?attachment_id=7534\" class=\"wp-image-7534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-3.jpg?w=1613&amp;ssl=1 1613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">We positioned them just aft of our beam to make sure our spreaders wouldn&#8217;t get tangled up if we all experienced a large wake in the marina.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1613\" height=\"1210\" data-attachment-id=\"7533\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/09\/back-to-the-le-caudan-marina-road-trips-fourth-of-july-and-more-boat-work\/1-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg?fit=1613%2C1210&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1613,1210\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone SE&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1562343250&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00035100035100035&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg?fit=840%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg?fit=840%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7533\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg?fit=1613%2C1210&amp;ssl=1\" data-link=\"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/?attachment_id=7533\" class=\"wp-image-7533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg?w=1613&amp;ssl=1 1613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">&#8220;Flo&#8221; has a boyfriend&#8230;Charlie (LOL)!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Boat Work&#8230;.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile&#8230;back at the boat&#8230;Trevor is keeping busy&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7535\" data-id=\"7535\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/outboard.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/outboard.jpg?w=1613&amp;ssl=1 1613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/outboard.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/outboard.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/outboard.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">We found a Mercury dealer near Port Louis, Espace.  We took a taxi there to see if they could service our outboard which was not idling well back in Rodriguez. Trevor negotiated them to pick the motor up from the marina and deliver it back when it was done&#8230;.thank goodness.  We thought it was the best $150 spent thus far!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7536\" data-id=\"7536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/replaced-toping-lift-main-sail.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/replaced-toping-lift-main-sail.jpg?w=1613&amp;ssl=1 1613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/replaced-toping-lift-main-sail.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/replaced-toping-lift-main-sail.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/replaced-toping-lift-main-sail.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Trevor replaced our main and mizzen topping lift with dynema&#8230;you can see our old mizzen topping lift has seen better days.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7640\" data-id=\"7640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/new-toppinglift-1.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/new-toppinglift-1.jpg?w=1210&amp;ssl=1 1210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/new-toppinglift-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/new-toppinglift-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">New shackle and topping lift<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"1490\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7538\" data-id=\"7538\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ssb-old.jpg?resize=839%2C1490&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ssb-old.jpg?w=839&amp;ssl=1 839w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ssb-old.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ssb-old.jpg?resize=768%2C1364&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ssb-old.jpg?resize=577%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 577w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">When testing our SSB with our friends in the Seychelles, it came to our attention our bad reception could be caused by a bad (rusted or corroded) cable.  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7537\" data-id=\"7537\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ssb-connectors.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ssb-connectors.jpg?w=1210&amp;ssl=1 1210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ssb-connectors.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ssb-connectors.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Yup&#8230;.I think this could be the issue..or at least one of them (hahaha)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7638\" data-id=\"7638\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/new-ssb.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/new-ssb.jpg?w=1210&amp;ssl=1 1210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/new-ssb.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/new-ssb.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">All better&#8230;and Trevor even bought &#8220;blue&#8221; wire protector so it would match the boat&#8230;his idea&#8230;seriously!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7539\" data-id=\"7539\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch1.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch1.jpg?w=1210&amp;ssl=1 1210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">What&#8217;s missing here? You guessed it..our winch!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7545\" data-id=\"7545\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch2-1.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch2-1.jpg?w=1210&amp;ssl=1 1210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch2-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">When we were sailing from Chagos to Rodriguez, our starboard winch would not lock as well as it had before&#8230;.time to do some maintenance&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7546\" data-id=\"7546\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch3-1.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch3-1.jpg?w=1210&amp;ssl=1 1210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch3-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch3-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Taking a winch apart is the easy task&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7543\" data-id=\"7543\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch5.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch5.jpg?w=1210&amp;ssl=1 1210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch5.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch5.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Looks like the pawls (the mechanism that springs out) was all gummed up and sticking a bit. He changed the springs as well.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7542\" data-id=\"7542\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch4.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch4.jpg?w=1613&amp;ssl=1 1613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch4.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch4.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch4.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Trevor had to soak and clean all the little parts with diesel before greasing and putting it back together&#8230;the harder task.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7544\" data-id=\"7544\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch6.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch6.jpg?w=1210&amp;ssl=1 1210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch6.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svslowflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/winch6.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Pretty sure there were no left over parts&#8230;that Trevor would tell me about!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bit random, but that&#8217;s what it&#8217;s like for us&#8230;.a little work, a little fun&#8230;more work&#8230;it&#8217;s time to chill out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next up: Grand Baie&#8230;.Hanging out with SY Ruby, provisioning, and just chilling&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back at the Le Caudan marina, we were kindly invited to join our friends on SV C. 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