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Discovering Rodrigues – the Authentic Indian Ocean island

Destination

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Every day brought a new wonder, a surprise, an incredible encounter. Let me introduce you to the beautiful Indian Ocean island that you’ve probably never heard of.

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This happy island has a small population of around 42,000 and is the smallest of the Mascarene archipelago. Mauritius island and Réunion make up the trio.

Mascarene Islands

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The island is volcanic and the view from Mont Limon, the highest point, out to the protected lagoon is dazzling.

Mont Limon

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On the beach I sat on a rock worn smooth by the ocean and soaked up the beauty of the clear turquoise waters of the lagoon. A small slice of paradise.

La Belle Rodriguaise at Graviers

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At Francois Leguat reserve we encountered some of the islands unusual wildlife as giant tortoises ambled towards us for a neck rub.

Discovering Rodrigues Island

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The tiny island is a nature reserve inhabited by thousands of birds and protected by three human guardians.

Ile aux Cocos

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Back on dry land we celebrated with the islanders at La Fete du Poisson as the fish was cooked, shared and enjoyed with a backdrop of music, chat and laughter.

La Fete du Poisson

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