Irish Beach girl
Active memberZambian expat in Mauritius
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Zambian
Lives in Black River
Speaks English and a little bit of Irish!
Registration: 09 July 2009
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Good Quality Bedding and Linen - Where to buy by HeyJude
Hi All I am looking for suggestions of shops (preferably in the north) where I can buy quality linen. I am looking for high thread count sheets and light weight bed quilts / covers or blankets. There is a new shop at Circle Square that has some ...
Hi there try lovely home in Rosehill. They have a section upstairs called lovely Curtains that sell bed sheet, pillows,duck and hollow fiber ad duck duvets, they did have some patterned/color sheets too. But I think they would also make what you ... Read More
Mauritius and Reunion Travel Safety for Women by dsmith3108
Greetings, My (white, American) 14 year old daughter is traveling to Mauritius and Reunion this summer with her only her mother (also white American). They are fairly cautious and experienced travelers, but I am concerned about assault and would ...
No that doesn't help stephenn! Read More
International Schools in Lusaka by jerrir
Can anyone offer advice on the International Schools? My children are 13 and 16 and currently in the British Education system. What experiences have people had with the American International School of Lusaka, the Baobab College and the ...
wow! Shipo! thank you so much for your great information shared! We are considering a move to lovely Zambia and this is invaluable information. Read More
Big spiders in Mauritius by bepster
Does anyone know what the big spiders in Mauritius are called? There might be several species, but there is one type that I see frequently pretty much everywhere. They are greyish, with long legs, a compact body and they move at the speed of ...
oh sorry don't know his name..but the may have info on their website? lavanille-reserve.com great place to visit..just wear lots of mozzie sray!! Read More
Big spiders in Mauritius by bepster
Does anyone know what the big spiders in Mauritius are called? There might be several species, but there is one type that I see frequently pretty much everywhere. They are greyish, with long legs, a compact body and they move at the speed of ...
AHH! I did not need to see that photo of the spider!! shouldn't have opened I guess. I have a love hate relationship with Spiders..If I can see them up on the wall in the kitchen I don't mind..but if there is one in my bedroom I will not be able ... Read More
Break-Ins by CourtinUSVI
Hello! We will be moving to Mauritius in August. Recently, I ran across a very frank conversation on the forum regarding safety on the island. I was under the impression that Mauritius was a much safer island than the one where we currently live. ...
I think you'll find most people live in the gated estates for "road safety" reason rather than anything else....I am concerned far more about the my families safety on Mauritian roads than anywhere else! Living in the gated estates means less ... Read More
Break-Ins by CourtinUSVI
Hello! We will be moving to Mauritius in August. Recently, I ran across a very frank conversation on the forum regarding safety on the island. I was under the impression that Mauritius was a much safer island than the one where we currently live. ...
hi there What Stephenn says is very true Although you can't always believe what you read in the papers, you can read the daily |English language Mauritian Independent News paper..online www.theindependant.mu it reports on crime and other social ... Read More
baby meet ups? by Irish Beach girl
Hello Forum I am due a baby this April, my first. Myself and my husband are quite new to Mauritius, just 3 months and we do not have many friends yet. I am wondering does anyone know of any mother and baby groups that are meeting? I would love to ...
Hi all I started this thread 2 years ago..since then I have moved to the West of the Island and have had two babies! So apologies for not replying to any of the more recent requests to join us..or for information. The posters living in the West..i ... Read More
Paediatrician in La Preneuse / Tamarin area by bepster
Anyone know of a good Paediatrician in La Preneuse, Tamarin or the surrounding areas? Our paediatrician is great but he is located in Beau Bassin, which is a two hour drive if you're in rush hour traffic, so we're kind of looking for ...
Hi Gwenabanana the group is called Black River Mums..look under groups You can private msg me again if you can't find..I do know though that it has got quite big and they were starting to restrict new members to those only living in Tamarin Black ... Read More
Paediatrician in La Preneuse / Tamarin area by bepster
Anyone know of a good Paediatrician in La Preneuse, Tamarin or the surrounding areas? Our paediatrician is great but he is located in Beau Bassin, which is a two hour drive if you're in rush hour traffic, so we're kind of looking for ...
Hi bepster and ijulien this morning I had a 9.45am appointment for the pediatrician..I think we are talking about the same one..two doctors in the one clinic..one happens to be a lovely Irish doctor:D it took me 50 mins and that was including 5 ... Read More
St Patrick's day (Paddy's Day) by dubleen
Hi all, as we all know St Patrick's day is coming up on the Saturday 18th of March, i would like to know where if any event has been planned for this occasion?? do let me know please. Thanks
hummm..St Patrick's Day is the 17th:lol: Read More
Paediatrician in La Preneuse / Tamarin area by bepster
Anyone know of a good Paediatrician in La Preneuse, Tamarin or the surrounding areas? Our paediatrician is great but he is located in Beau Bassin, which is a two hour drive if you're in rush hour traffic, so we're kind of looking for ...
ok 60mins then..give or take:D I am a dog lover too..but some of those strays need to be put out of their misery, especially the female ones. PAWS doing a great job in the Black River/Tamarin area. If you are on FB maybe you can join the Black ... Read More
Paediatrician in La Preneuse / Tamarin area by bepster
Anyone know of a good Paediatrician in La Preneuse, Tamarin or the surrounding areas? Our paediatrician is great but he is located in Beau Bassin, which is a two hour drive if you're in rush hour traffic, so we're kind of looking for ...
Hi Yep that's the one! No no speed limits broken;) 20 mins from Black River to Cascavelle... give or take a few mins behind an annoying cement truck! then 20 mins to that right hand turn off to Rose hill..give or take a few mins avoiding a stray ... Read More
Paediatrician in La Preneuse / Tamarin area by bepster
Anyone know of a good Paediatrician in La Preneuse, Tamarin or the surrounding areas? Our paediatrician is great but he is located in Beau Bassin, which is a two hour drive if you're in rush hour traffic, so we're kind of looking for ...
Hi there do you know the short cut to Beau Basin?..I go there too for our pediatrician (probably the same one!) and if we take a 3pm appointment it honestly only takes 40mins to get there..i live the Le mourne side of Black River you may already ... Read More
Safety net for swimming pool by Bellini
Hi everyone! Any ideas where to get a safety net for a swimming pool? We don,t want to build gates around as it is a small kidney shaped pool but we need some safety for a small and curious child running around!
Hi there We have a Kidney shaped pool with a very strong net on it. So far it has been perfect for a very adventurous toodler. There is a shop called Nabridas on the West coast that is supposed to be a one stop shop for anything pool related ... Read More