@maurilady
English expat in Mauritius
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About me
English
Lives in north
Speaks English, creole and a little french.
Registration: 02 October 2010
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Where to dance Salsa in Mauritius? by Cyrun
Hello, Does anyone know where you can dance salsa? I am visiting Mauritius between mid-October and mid-Movember. Thanks, Chad
I can also recommend Martha. She is a fantastic dancer and a great teacher. Read More
Notice to all expats by spangles
[Moderated: 3-letter name towing company] Towing 200 metres costs Rs 1000. You'll first be told it will cost Rs 500 to tow it back to your place then the guy will change his mind and quote Rs 1000 for every 200 metres. So that's 5k to the ...
We have used them for different vehicles and maybe called them out 3 or 4 times. I suppose its the equivalent of the British AA.(Mauritian style ha ha) Did you complain to the head office? Read More
Notice to all expats by spangles
[Moderated: 3-letter name towing company] Towing 200 metres costs Rs 1000. You'll first be told it will cost Rs 500 to tow it back to your place then the guy will change his mind and quote Rs 1000 for every 200 metres. So that's 5k to the ...
Hi What a bad experience you had with [Moderated: 3-letter name towing company]. I have to say I have had fantastic customer care with them for the last 14 years. They turn out for any breakdown within 30 mins usually. They towed our vehicle on one ... Read More
LOST German Shepard! by Emilia26
Monday afternoon in La Preneuse area, not far from public beach was lost German Shepard girl, 1 year old,her name is Maya, she is black and brown, very kind, anyone know anything please contact me on 7317299!!
I saw a picture of your dog on mothers of the north forum. She is really beautiful and I can only imagine how you devastated you must be. I hope that people are looking out for her and that you get her back. Good luck:) Read More
Car Boot Sale/Mini Foire by settledexpat
CORONA NORTH MINI FOIRE CAR BOOT SALE DANS LA COUR de LÂ’ECOLE FATIMA Ã Triolet IN THE GROUNDS OF ECOLE FATIMA AT TRIOLET Samedi le 8 decembre 2012 Saturday 8th December 2012 10:30 a 13:30 heures 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cout: 10% des ...
Good news and well worth a visit as the last one was brilliant.! Read More
Dogs on the beach by Callie, Mark & Lana
Hi - I was stopped on the beach yesterday and told that I must keep my dog on a leash. I assumed the guard was an official beach guard (looking back that doesn't make sense). I think it was a guard from the resort we were walking in front ...
Hi I think this law was enforced around five years ago? I know several people who have been fined for not keeping their dogs on a leash on the beach (R500). When it was published in the press they said it was because of hygiene i.e. fowling. Its ... Read More
Be warned...Dogs poisoning in the north by abz
I am devastated after we lost our 4 years beloved dog, who was poisoned. It happened on Monday afternoon, when he left our home for a short stroll. We did call the vet who did his best to help. But with much sorrow our dog did not make it, he ...
I am so sorry for your loss. Please do not blame yourself. I have also have heard of dogs and cats who have been poisoned in the same or a similar way. Read More
Loving, Adorable Male Dog - needs a home as we are leaving the Island by GuestPoster1992
5 months ago we rescued a wonderful loving dog, who was starving and wandering the streets. He has a fantastic and loving temperament and is great with childrenn. He goes joggin with us every morning. He is approx 8 months old has been nutered ...
Having a terminally ill spouse does NOT give you the right to abandon your kids.What a stupid and thoughtless comment. It is simply not possible for many reasons for everybody who owns or rescues dogs/cats to take them abroad. It could be the age of ... Read More
Large creature in my garden. by maurilady
I wonder if anybody can enlighten me as to what this strange creature is which has been spotted twice in my garden. It is around 7 cm long and 5 cm wide with a black hard shell and huge claws. It has two eyes and is very chunky. Initially I thought ...
I also have lots of snails so maybe not. Strangely enough we have found three dead birds on our drive within the last month or so. We have cats who could have been the guilty party,but they were sleeping in another part of the house at the time. so ... Read More
Large creature in my garden. by maurilady
I wonder if anybody can enlighten me as to what this strange creature is which has been spotted twice in my garden. It is around 7 cm long and 5 cm wide with a black hard shell and huge claws. It has two eyes and is very chunky. Initially I thought ...
Hi Alisa It is very similar to the one on my profile picture, but much bigger. I honestly had no idea what it was initially, but am now convinced it is a giant scarab beetle. Read More
Large creature in my garden. by maurilady
I wonder if anybody can enlighten me as to what this strange creature is which has been spotted twice in my garden. It is around 7 cm long and 5 cm wide with a black hard shell and huge claws. It has two eyes and is very chunky. Initially I thought ...
Yes I will try and take a picture of my little friend, but he is rather elusive and runs away everytime I pick the camera up. I have to say I can see him vividly in my mind ha ha. According to a neighbour of mine similar creatures have been spotted ... Read More
Large creature in my garden. by maurilady
I wonder if anybody can enlighten me as to what this strange creature is which has been spotted twice in my garden. It is around 7 cm long and 5 cm wide with a black hard shell and huge claws. It has two eyes and is very chunky. Initially I thought ...
Well apparently some people keep them as pets.Think I will give it a miss. It really was huge and the size of a large frog or toad. Read More
Large creature in my garden. by maurilady
I wonder if anybody can enlighten me as to what this strange creature is which has been spotted twice in my garden. It is around 7 cm long and 5 cm wide with a black hard shell and huge claws. It has two eyes and is very chunky. Initially I thought ...
It might be what is called a 'cameleon' here.Does it have a tail?No it does not have a tail and definitely not a cameleon. I have googled it and it seems to be a huge scarab beetle. I have lived here for years and never seen anything like it before. ... Read More
Large creature in my garden. by maurilady
I wonder if anybody can enlighten me as to what this strange creature is which has been spotted twice in my garden. It is around 7 cm long and 5 cm wide with a black hard shell and huge claws. It has two eyes and is very chunky. Initially I thought ...
It might be what is called a 'cameleon' here.Does it have a tail?No it does not have a tail and definitely not a cameleon. I have googled it and it seems to be a huge scarab beetle. I have lived here for years and never seen anything like it before. ... Read More
Large creature in my garden. by maurilady
I wonder if anybody can enlighten me as to what this strange creature is which has been spotted twice in my garden. It is around 7 cm long and 5 cm wide with a black hard shell and huge claws. It has two eyes and is very chunky. Initially I thought ...
it could be a....black dinausaur ... : :) :)Ha ha you never know! Read More