During the week of 7 July 2014 I was visiting Belgium. One of my appointments was to meet-up with a friend and colleague, Dave, from our illustrious past. We both served in the Royal Air Force and worked together in the Middle East (45 years ago) as well as in Belgium (42 years ago). In service life it is not that common that colleagues should be sent to the same place twice. (Click on photos to enlarge). Continue reading “Return to Mons”
Category: Travel
Uncontrolled Development
Recently I decided to head to the North of the island. The purpose was to visit the Grand Baie area which I have not seen for a few years. My memories of Grand Baie and Pereybere date back to the 80’s. In those days the region had a charm and beautiful tranquil beaches. (Click on photo to view larger format). Continue reading “Uncontrolled Development”
Why I am Monsieur Michel
A peculiarity of paradise island is the use of first names instead of the family name in formerly addressing people. The island’s people have shed the use of formality and adopt an ancient method of address. Continue reading “Why I am Monsieur Michel”
Terrible Road Accident
This morning just after 9am, Friday 3 May 2013, there was a road accident on the main motorway to Port Louis. A bus from the express CNT Blue Line coming from Vacoas to Port Louis and transporting +40 passengers rolled over several times. Continue reading “Terrible Road Accident”
Anniversary 50 years ago
Celebrating a special anniversary on this day 23 January 2013. Not something I am likely to forget. It was a life changing journey to a new future. Continue reading “Anniversary 50 years ago”