Photographs from a visit to the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Pamplemousse, north of the island, and a rare glimpse of hindu worshipers in the south, by the sacred river in Grand Bassin in the south west.
Hindu worshipers at the sacred river, in Grand Bassin.
Ganga Asnan is the colourful hindu festival that runs through November/December each year. The air was filled with incense, and the area was busy with people making offerings to their twelve gods. The river is sacred to worshipers, and when they bath in the water they believe it cleanses them, providing a purer, cleaner self.
Botanical Gardens, Pamplemousses
After entering through the impressive big white gates, tranquility awaits, along with tall majestic trees bearing interesting fruit and some wonderful flowers.
The lilly pads are just as pretty as the pictures, and walking through the gardens is very relaxing.
Anyone else seeing lips here?
I didn’t note the name of this tree but the red sap on the bark is used in parts of Africa to treat skin conditions like eczema.
Twisted
A living, breathing work of art!
So pretty
Village Talk Caribguhl
Wow. I saw the lips. Did you do these photos yourself? Breathtaking!
Cherryl
The photos are all mine, I’m quite snappy happy when ever I go anywhere lol, glad you enjoyed them – Mauritius is beautiful, well worth a slot on the bucket list 🔆😊
Village Talk Caribguhl
I’m sure. Yes I’ll say it is definitely worth a slot
glendabjack
Lovely photos.
theresaly520
Vibrant pictures, lush wildlife, interesting colorful people! Really enjoying your travels!
Cherryl
Thank you, you are so right – glad you are enjoying it 🔆🌳
pvcann
Love those photos
Cherryl
Thank you, Mauritius is a true beauty 😊
pvcann
I would agree based on those pics
charliecountryboy
Fabulous post and great photos, did you use your Nikon Coolpix for these?
Cherryl
Hi there, I did – the Coolpix was with me at all times lol. Are you still thinking of getting one….you might get a good deal in the sales if you can hang on. Thanks for all the likes, and for taking a look at my posts, much appreciated 😊📷
charliecountryboy
You’re very welcome, yes I am definitely getting one and the sales idea might work 😀