March 2016 Flight from Paris to La Réunion then a second flight over Madagascar to Mayotte
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| Mayotte airport |
Airport on Petite Terre where Margot met us. Lots of heat, colourful clothes and painted faces; all very different to our life back in Europe.
Margot presented us with traditional garlands made by local women who were seated in chattering groups outside the airport.
Cold drinks were very welcome before transportation to the ferry which would take us across to the capital Mamoudzu on the main island.
Everything was new and intriguing and my eyes were everywhere like the first day in any new country.
After the ferry Margot drove us along the back roads of Mamoudzu then followed the main road south to her home in Boueni.
Fresh bananas every morning on the terrace.
... and breadfruit later, cooked outside in the traditional way by the friendly neighbour.
All sorts of tropical fruit growing everywhere.
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| Village life |
Corrugated sheet is the fencing material of choice.
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| The village shop |
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| The village mosque to which the faithful were called to prayer |
Local café where the ice-cold ginger cordial was cheap and refreshing.
The fish was good too.
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After all that tasty food and drink this shady bench was enticing A wonderful day on the sea 
   
Lots of interesting produce at the open market
  Barbecue   |
Fantastic view from the summit of Mount Choungui
The famous summit of Mt Choungui
This way to "Turtle Beach"
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| The bar and restaurant |
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| Lots of Maki in the trees at Turtle Beach |
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| Feeding a maki |
Sylvie following a turtle
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| Réunion to Paris |
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| Return to the city of lights |
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