keno
South African expat in Mauritius
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About me
South African
Lives in Tamarin
Speaks English, Afrikaans, learning French
Registration: 26 April 2010
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Flying to Europe with a 4-month old baby? by Stinne
Hello all. My husband and I are flying to Europe at the end of June, and for the first time ever we are traveling with an infant. Our daughter will be 4 months old at the time, and we are doing 2 flights within 24 hours, each flight of around 7 ...
we have travelled a lot with my babies... definitely take lots of nappies. If you are breastfeeding then try feed at take off and landing (even if not feeding time), it helps them swallow for pressure. Or if they take a dummy/pacifier then give them ... Read More
Commuting by CourtinUSVI
Good Afternoon! I am wondering if it is realistic to live in Péreybère and work in Moka (le Bocage School)? Can anyone tell me what kind of commute this would be? Just for the record, we currently live on a tiny island in the Caribbean (12 miles ...
Tamarin has a very nice expat community and is really well organised. Flic en Flac might be closer in commute though with access still to people in Tamarin. I would suggest possibly getting a short term furnished holiday apartment in Flic en Flac ... Read More
Montessori school - Any Feedback from parents? by baretoesmom
Hello there - I am hoping to get as much feed back from parents living in Mauritius as possible. I am a Montessori School teacher (Kindergarten 3-6 years) and I am looking to open a Montessori Kindergarten abroad. Research has shown that there ...
there is a montessori school in Black River - La Case de Bambin. (230) 483 8812 Read More
Mauritian Road Maps by Visitor88
Hi There, Would anyone know where I could get Mauritian Road Maps? Or is there a gps naviagation for Mauritius? If I bring a tom tom navigator will it work with the mauritian satelites?
we use tom tom - BUT how we use it is as an online map really. You download mauritius maps... You can ask for directions but only has some street names... so we look on google earth first for round about area and plug that in to help us get there ... Read More
Looking for a Bible study group by R and R
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing very well. does anyone know of an expat Bible study group? would be nice to touch base every now and then. thanks
i know there are some ladies here in Tamarin that have a weekly bible study group - i am sure they wont mind me passing on their contact details - let me know if you want. Read More
dogs/cats boarding kennels by pinkpoodle
Hi animal lovers, I will need to go abroad for a couple of weeks in December and I wondered if anyone knew a reliable caring place where I could leave my pets? Thank you
call the local vets around - there are some boarding kennels in Tamarin that I use. Read More
Does Mauritius have eco-friendly clothing in its market? by dev-07
what are the brands which are identified as eco-frienldy clothing in Mauritius. And where i could find its retail outlets and factory?
there is a shop that sells organic cotton clothing in Quatre Borne. I am not sure where it is but it is called earth child. It is childrens & babies clothing. They manufacture here and ship to south africa, so maybe they know other options too... Read More
Paediatrician in Black River area by Ethan's Mommy
Hi all, We are moving to Mauritius at the end of October/ beginning of November with our one year old son. Can someone please suggest a good paed in that area? Thanks :)
Dr Aumeerally is brilliant. She just delivered my baby of 2 weeks old. She is in Rose-Hill - clinic bon pasteur. HIGHLY recommend her. Read More
Flic en Flac to Quarantine in Reduit by Rosiewestie
Hi all, Well I am finally here after a very stressful 3 days, where I sadly lost my little Westie Rosie due to heart failure the day before leaving. Until I get a car and feel confident enough to drive I am wondering if anyone is going on a daily ...
http://maps.google.mu/maps?q=mauritius&hl=en&ll=-20.236268,57.483044&spn=0.095351,0.154324&z=13&vpsrc=6 have a look at that map - you turn off the coastal road, then through rose-hill to Ebene - then onto the M1. Traffic is minimal comapared to QB. ... Read More
Flic en Flac to Quarantine in Reduit by Rosiewestie
Hi all, Well I am finally here after a very stressful 3 days, where I sadly lost my little Westie Rosie due to heart failure the day before leaving. Until I get a car and feel confident enough to drive I am wondering if anyone is going on a daily ...
good luck. It is not a bad drive if you go through Rose-hill. After 2 trips it was super easy..... Good luck with your doggies :) Soon they will be with you. Read More
Is Mauritian creole and Haitian creole similar? by Yelles
Hi There, Want to learn Creole before arriving in Mauritius but can find nothing really to assist other than articles. I am looking for audio lessons via the internet, etc. Anyone know of anything? There is a lot more online about Haitian creole ...
just learn french - creoles can generally understand french - creole is a simplified version of french and you will be better understood by the french people here. If you have french as the basis, creole will come naturally - as it is much more ... Read More
looking at immigrating to Mauritius by MishyC
Hi all, Myself and my family are too, looking at immigrating to Mauritius. I am self employed here in South Africa, however one of my clients have assured me that should we move, my work with them will continue as normal, as well as myself slotting ...
yep dnr consulting is who we used. Also agree with the Tamarin idea. Loads of South African here :) Read More
looking at immigrating to Mauritius by MishyC
Hi all, Myself and my family are too, looking at immigrating to Mauritius. I am self employed here in South Africa, however one of my clients have assured me that should we move, my work with them will continue as normal, as well as myself slotting ...
Michelle - I dont have personal info, but the talk is that things have eased off and that the BOI is not being unreasonable. SO provided you have all the correct documents and things in place, you should not have a problem with permits. Sounds like ... Read More
Where would you live? by Rosiewestie
Hi all, If you had a decent budget and wanted a 3 bedroomed place, with pool and garden in a quality area and not too far from the beach and still commutable to Ebene - where would you go? Looking forward to your suggestions. Kind regards and ...
we love living in Tamarin!! Read More