Exploring Mauritius

Mount Le Pouce is the 3rd highest mountain in Mauritius, at 814 meters (2664 ft) high. Le Pouce means 'The Thumb' in English.

We woke up at 5:30am in the morning for the hike! It was fairly easy {in hindsight of course!}. The track was mostly rocky and sandy, sometimes slippery and steep! But the view at the top was spectacular! 

The weather was perfect with clear blue skies, sun shining ever so brightly and the wind was strong!

Looking at Curepipe

Mt Pieter Both, the 2nd highest mountain in Mauritius @ 820m. It has a unique rock formation at the top shaped like a head. For some reason, it reminds me of Queen Nefertiti!

South of Mauritius at the far end

Looking out to Grand Bay (North of Mauritius) with Bill our new Aussie friend (and guide) who was very kind to bring us up here

A lot of sugar cane plantations across the land

View of the capital - Port Louis

The shadow of Mt Le Pouce

Going back down

Mountainous view

View of Mount Le Pouce from afar..

View from Trou Aux Cerfs, Curepipe

Trou aux Cerfs - a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater.
As known as Murr's volcano - dormant but could become active at any time within the next thousand years...

Safety Hazard

Unfortunately, can't remember the name of this place..

Some selfies

Back at Le Caudan Marina