Mauritian Living
2019
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| A golden orb-weaver. Can bite, but venom's not dangerous. |
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| Giant lilies |
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| A volcanic crater which is the Hindu's holiest site on the island. Note the gigantic statue of Shiva. |
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| A Tamil temple |
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| Dragon fruit blossom (aka a pitaya). |
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| Kali |
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| A spring-fed swimming hole amidst the sugarcane. |
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| Sugarcane harvester |
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| "Women make us poets; kids make us philosophers." (Mauritian writer Malcolm de Chazal) |
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| Holi, the festival of colors. A celebration of spring. |
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| Hindus have their cars blessed in elaborate ceremonies. |
































