tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post535466734992522495..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: Hurrah for the Prince of Love!Jenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-11560010621719772282018-12-14T08:54:12.866+00:002018-12-14T08:54:12.866+00:00I think I must be rather odd in that I'm more ...I think I must be rather odd in that I'm more excited by the first rainy photo in London than of all the tropical pics. Don't get me wrong, I do love a beach and a splash in a warm sea is heaven. I live 10 minutes from a beautiful beach, I walk there often, but rarely put a toe into the North Sea. And I do love nature - a walk in a forest does wonders for my soul. But the thing that grabs me most is history and architecture, a great library, those are the places that set my imagination free. I suppose that is a major reason why I love living in Britain. I enjoy visiting warm places when summer doesn't come here, but I'm also relieved to come home and enjoy the temperate climate and the small wonders in walking distances.<br />Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-3005628647234021232018-12-10T23:31:26.284+00:002018-12-10T23:31:26.284+00:00You are quite right about pineapple. Whenever I ea...You are quite right about pineapple. Whenever I eat local grown pineapple I enjoy it very much. We hardly ever buy it at home but the odd time that we do or we are somewhere it is served to us, we learn to appreciate the fine taste of fibrous wood and pick shreds from our teeth for a day!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-7438422977005259802018-12-06T12:10:36.221+00:002018-12-06T12:10:36.221+00:00Hello, Mauritius looks like a tropical paradise. I...Hello, Mauritius looks like a tropical paradise. I love the views of the coast and water. The trees are gorgeous too. The buses are colorful and fun looking. I am sure there is a love/hate relationship for tourist there. The tourist money does bring in money. But, how much of it goes to the locals? eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-12155157284391943132018-12-05T10:53:11.458+00:002018-12-05T10:53:11.458+00:00That is a fabulous new header Jenny showing the Al...That is a fabulous new header Jenny showing the Albert Hall and Monument - is it taken at sunset? <br />I look at your first photo taken whilst raining - our weather really must define us to quite a large extent as a nation just like the golden sands and sunshine defines the peoples of Rodrigues. They may want a better life, but in time it could be something that they might live to regret. I find myself, so often these days, hankering for the more simple life of my childhood.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-34676414204767920072018-12-02T19:25:30.052+00:002018-12-02T19:25:30.052+00:00It sound like a paradise island, Jenny. Your pictu...It sound like a paradise island, Jenny. Your pictures show deep sea and blue sky all that there is no in December here. How wonderful that you have been there, under the tropical sun. I liked the photo of the woods and sea #8, and I also like 'Prince of love', so cosy and clean bus that finishes its traffic at 6 pm :-) <br />Thanks for sharing and take care of yourself.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-1045301443582966912018-12-02T12:59:05.158+00:002018-12-02T12:59:05.158+00:00It is great fun to see photos in a tropical area i...It is great fun to see photos in a tropical area in the room far away in winter.roughterrain cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394547924137198019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-62570231099592059302018-12-01T18:56:01.612+00:002018-12-01T18:56:01.612+00:00There's something extra wonderful about going ...There's something extra wonderful about going through vacation photos once you are home again.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-47367594305713697842018-12-01T12:47:27.393+00:002018-12-01T12:47:27.393+00:00So beautiful, colorful, and peaceful place,Jenny.
...So beautiful, colorful, and peaceful place,Jenny.<br />I feel my heart is warm when I read that people in the close community are friendly and honest. <br />I like that pretty bus!<br />I hope you and your family have a good weekend.Tomokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489670893543758352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-79138819432999643682018-12-01T11:07:55.926+00:002018-12-01T11:07:55.926+00:00happy weekendhappy weekendTanza Erlambang - Every Day Issueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847094474223976043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-5160269864643439862018-11-29T15:25:46.154+00:002018-11-29T15:25:46.154+00:00Mauritius is one of those places on my wish list, ...Mauritius is one of those places on my wish list, Jenny. It must be hard to see the poverty and know that tourism would help the islanders despite the risk of spoiling it. What a lovely place it looks to be.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-5687055364375073512018-11-28T17:12:02.500+00:002018-11-28T17:12:02.500+00:00Well after my comment on your last post I think I ...Well after my comment on your last post I think I am rather better informed and less certain about things. However, as some have already commented, perhaps some of the good can be maintained whilst still allowing for some diminution in the poverty.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-42886447763905995932018-11-27T22:14:59.191+00:002018-11-27T22:14:59.191+00:00The Prince of Love. That's perfect. I'd lo...The Prince of Love. That's perfect. I'd love to ride on such a cheery bus (not so keen on the walk home!) It looks like a bit of a haven, so I'm glad you shared some of the reality with it, too. It makes us all think. That will be the challenge; preserving what makes it unique while being able to make it a bit better for those who live there. It dawned on me that I've never vacationed on a tropical island. Or even a highly populated island like that. Maybe someday.<br /><br />Ah yes, the old drippy nose experience. So far, so good here but Rick and I are baby sitting this weekend and of course it is bound to be the weekend the BGs brought home something from daycare! I hope it doesn't stick with you and T too long. Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-86101703604182100332018-11-27T14:31:48.030+00:002018-11-27T14:31:48.030+00:00Dear Jenny - You seem to have nicely countered the...Dear Jenny - You seem to have nicely countered the grey sky of London with your report from Mauritius.; The beautiful aqua green thanks to the coral reef which merges with the azure sky is breath-taking. Prince of Love is inviting with its bright colored lovely painting. Casuarina trees look like sentinels warding off the wind from the sea. I hope this gem of the Indian Sea won’t be damaged by lots of tourism, though so many people won’t rush to because of its location. <br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-90931759201876748432018-11-27T13:57:48.744+00:002018-11-27T13:57:48.744+00:00I'm glad you mentioned some of the downsides o...I'm glad you mentioned some of the downsides of living in Rodrigues. I had a mental picture of this island paradise where everyone was blissfully happy. Sadly, as always, not quite so! The gaily-decorated buses are lovely - better than our local buses with their bland colours and logos. And yes, I like the feathery casuarinas too.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-73211009695035496642018-11-27T13:50:26.557+00:002018-11-27T13:50:26.557+00:00What stunning photos! I love your bus pics.
Tropi...What stunning photos! I love your bus pics.<br /><br />Tropical islands are incredible -- I've been to some in the Caribbean that were also somewhat underdeveloped, but beautiful. Living there does look hard for the local people.<br /><br />best... mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-27941120730307928562018-11-27T12:47:25.533+00:002018-11-27T12:47:25.533+00:00An exotic trip is always a great oppurtunity to re...An exotic trip is always a great oppurtunity to recharge batteries and discover another aspect of life, perhaps more valuable than ours. Happy countdown to Christmas.Things and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-88145840829267821822018-11-27T11:30:54.427+00:002018-11-27T11:30:54.427+00:00What a stunning and beautiful place to visit Jenny...What a stunning and beautiful place to visit Jenny. I don't think I have ever seen pictures of Mauritius before, as Australians don't seem to travel there. I hope it remains unspoiled and special.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-8176785742878674742018-11-27T11:12:22.486+00:002018-11-27T11:12:22.486+00:00you are so lucky to live in the such paradise isla...you are so lucky to live in the such paradise island.<br />have a great dayTanza Erlambang - Every Day Issueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847094474223976043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-60187329096274446432018-11-27T10:50:45.518+00:002018-11-27T10:50:45.518+00:00Wow it does look like a beautiful place, but I sup...Wow it does look like a beautiful place, but I suppose like anywhere there are negatives too. The supermarket doesn't doesn't sound too appealing. <br /><br />I hope you feel 100% again soon!LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-58524786249578507642018-11-27T06:00:22.616+00:002018-11-27T06:00:22.616+00:00As you say, it is never that simple, but Rodrigues...As you say, it is never that simple, but Rodrigues seems to be just a little better at keeping the good without sacrificing it all to the "better". I hope they succeed for the next generation.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-5228421259400932982018-11-27T05:03:27.654+00:002018-11-27T05:03:27.654+00:00Well, your wonderful tropical photos helped warm m...Well, your wonderful tropical photos helped warm me up. It's freezing here tonight in Tennessee and I'm already yearning for spring! I hope you didn't catch a cold from your grandson, but if you did the best place to be is at home (watching the rain from a window). Take care, Jenny, and good luck with transcribing the interviews.<br />By the way, I wouldn't mind taking a ride on the Prince of Love.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-36145964737488510622018-11-27T02:28:06.098+00:002018-11-27T02:28:06.098+00:00You've given us a nice, guided photo tour.You've given us a nice, guided photo tour.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-1019459764169046822018-11-27T02:10:22.778+00:002018-11-27T02:10:22.778+00:00Such a pretty place, i know it will take a tight b...Such a pretty place, i know it will take a tight balancing act to up their standard of living without killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. Good luck with your transcribing.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-90761217533529049082018-11-26T22:38:20.825+00:002018-11-26T22:38:20.825+00:00Fabulous streaks of blue across my screen! What w...Fabulous streaks of blue across my screen! What wonderful pictures the sky alongside such a sea can make.<br />Rather sad about the poverty but tourism is probably the only way to bring cash and that will destroy everything and possibly the people with it.<br />You may have been there at the right time.<br />However you will catch lots more pictures of rain in the coming days, at least you will get the interviews done!Adullamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537659871829290071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-10019178462357985432018-11-26T21:59:57.098+00:002018-11-26T21:59:57.098+00:00G'day, Jenny...This post and your previous pos...G'day, Jenny...This post and your previous post are both very interesting. Beautiful islands to visit, in my opinion. I would love to wander around soaking in the ambience. The naturalness...and obvious naturalness of the people...would suit me just fine.<br /><br />Thanks for your descriptive posts and accompanying photos...I love them! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.com