Michele
@mishkj
English expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
31
Contacts
4
About me
English
Lives in Grand Gaube
Speaks English, French, Italian
Registration: 02 October 2011
Dog walking meetups anyone? by mulvsy
Hi everyone, Is anyone interested in meeting up to walk their dogs together? I have a 6 month german shepherd that I would love to take on walks with other dogs. Unfortunately much of the interaction she has with other dogs here in Mauritius is ...
Hi there, I looking at posts about dog walking in the Black River area. I will be moving there soon with 3 dogs and was wondering if anyone can recommend some nice areas to walk and run our dogs. I'm looking for less crowed areas, not too many ... Read More
dog friendly restaurant and places by anugrah29
does anybody know dog friendly places...???
I've taken my Griffon to the beach restaurant in Perebere. No one complained. Read More
Places dogs can run free of leads by yeti1952
Hi folks we have 2 Spanish Water Dogs and are wondering if anyone knows of woods or lakes even beaches where they could run free. We live in Mont Choisy but would travel to allow the dogs more freedom. Thanks Martin
Hello, I have a similar question about good places to walk and run dogs in the Black River area. Any ideas? Read More
Looking for input about life in Mauritius by mikemoonmail
Hello, everyone. We are Emil and Sarah from South Africa. We hope to join you in the middle of this year. I am a retired Hospitality professional and Sarah is a Medical Product Specialist. We love the sun, the ocean, the beaches. We boat and sail ...
Hello, Did you move yet? Which part of the island? How are you enjoying Mauritius? We have a boat for sale if you are still looking. Read More
Expat blog 10th birthday by Julien
Hi everyone, we're organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up on March Saturday 7th, on Wolmar public beach (very close to Flic en Flac). We would be very happy to celebrate 大咖福利影院's 10th birthday with you ! The meet up starts at 15h, and finishes ...
Hello all, A group of us from the north are planning on coming to the meet up this afternoon but it's pouring with rain up here. How's the weather holding out on the west coast? Is the meet up still on?? Read More
English expats in trou aux biches, meet up!! by clintonjay
Anybody care for a drink and meet up? Expats in trou aux biches. Make new friends and meet fellow expats. Date , time and place to be decided later on. I propose we meet at the beach. Someone holla at me .... 54295388
What should we bring? Ok for drinks but is there a BBQ there, or does anyone have a portable one? Perhaps you could put up a sign so we know we're approaching the right group?? Read More
Where can I buy mosquitoe netting? by pinkpoodle
Hi everyone, our house is set amongst the trees and near a small stream and we are being eaten alive by the mozzies! We have been looking in all the big shops we could think where we might find netting but to no avail.Does anyone know a company that ...
Ended up purchasing mine in the UK (where there are NO mosquitos) and had it brought over by a friend. Now I sleep happy :) Read More
BAREFOOT BOOGIE by mishkj
Hello dancers, creative movers and anyone who simply likes to strut their stuff!! "There is a dance that only you know how to do" - Gabrielle Roth Based on the 5 Rhythms Wave practice http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5Rhythms The Barefoot boogie is an ...
Your chance to come and try out free-style dancing will happen soon! The Barefoot Boogie will be held at Jo Yoga studios in Calodyne, in the north of the island. Information will be posted on the Face Book sites: facebook.com/JoYogaMauritius and ... Read More
Raising a family in Mauritius by Gladstone Gander
Dear all, My family and I are thinking of relocating permanently to MU within the next 2-3 years. However, I have only been to MU once and thus only have very superficial first hand knowledge of the island. (Were planning to go for a long vacation ...
Hello GG, We moved here 20 months ago from Switzerland and I'd say that right now, we have no regrets what so ever. In fact, had moving here while our children were younger been an option I would have done so without a doubt, as I see many young ... Read More
Re: Christmas cake, mince pies and decorations.
Hello, I experienced my first Christmas away from the cold last year and yes, it was strange. Far too hot to bake anything!! Also, we just didn't feel like eating the usual heavy xmas foods... Maybe we'll be more acclimatised this year, not too ... Read More
BAREFOOT BOOGIE by mishkj
Hello dancers, creative movers and anyone who simply likes to strut their stuff!! "There is a dance that only you know how to do" - Gabrielle Roth Based on the 5 Rhythms Wave practice http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5Rhythms The Barefoot boogie is an ...
Hey Adel, Yes the dance is much along the lines of Biodanza... Have you already done that? I'd love to start up a group and why not, take it all over the island. I'm sure people would love it. I'll keep you in the loop and let you know what's going ... Read More
BAREFOOT BOOGIE
Hello dancers, creative movers and anyone who simply likes to strut their stuff!! "There is a dance that only you know how to do" - Gabrielle Roth Based on the 5 Rhythms Wave practice http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5Rhythms The Barefoot boogie is an ... Read More
Beware - Parvovirus
Parvovirus does exist in Mauritius, contrary to what some people think and some irresponsible breeders may tell you. http://humanesocietynevis.org/deadly-parvovirus/ Please beware when buying or adopting a young puppy that its vaccinations are up ... Read More
New English radio station in Mauritius by paulfreathy
Hi there! Just to let everyone know, there's a new English Radio station opening in Mauritius soon! We are going to be looking for staff, DJ's, newsreaders, etc, so if you are interested in getting involved in any capacity, let me know, and ...
Hello, So is there an English language radio station over here? I tried surfing those FM waves but didn't have much luck finding anything so far... Read More
Bringing our cat to Mauritius from the UK by Nasbonnie
Hello, We have a shy, nervous 2陆yr old rescue cat that we have had for 18 months and we would like to take her with us to Mauritius. I have read the post regarding the paperwork that is required to import pets, just wonder if anyone knows or has ...
Hi again Nasbonnie! Just wanted to let you know that the 2 flights with my cat went extremely well. Absolutely no problem with the 11hr flight, our cat Linkin was calm all the way. I took him out with his harness for a cuddle in Paris, he was a ... Read More
LADIES COFFEE MORNINGS - SAD I KNOW:( - HA HA!!! by Chief6140
Hi there, Middle aged English Lady seeks coffee gals for gossip and cake. Does such activities exist in PL? Let me know - I am a new arrival.
What's the latest on these "coffee mornings"? I've just moved to the North, it's very quiet, and I already feel the need to socialize... Read More
Bringing our cat to Mauritius from the UK by Nasbonnie
Hello, We have a shy, nervous 2陆yr old rescue cat that we have had for 18 months and we would like to take her with us to Mauritius. I have read the post regarding the paperwork that is required to import pets, just wonder if anyone knows or has ...
I'll be taking my cat over as "hand-baggage" on Air France in 2 weeks time. It did take a while for the vet service to get back but all has been handled very well so far. I'll let you know how it goes and keep your questions coming in, if I can be ... Read More
Families with teenagers
Hello, Our move over to Mauritius is only 2 weeks away!! While I'm happy that we've found great housing and schooling in the north, I'm now beginning to wonder how our 15 year old will socialize. Is this only through school? Are there other families ... Read More
Olympic Games 2012 from Mauritius
Hi Harmony, I'm not in Mauritius yet (only 2 weeks to go)!! But I am enjoying the olympics, especially the opening ceremony, I was very excited to see the Mauritian team represent their country. I think they're competing in Beach Volley right? Hope ... Read More
Bharat Fiber connection by mishkj
Hi there, Has anyone out there tried this new Bharat (www.btl.mu) service provider yet? Does it work? How long would it take to get it connected? Hoping to get a few things up and running before we arrive and any info on this would be greatly ...
Thanks for all your replies. So can anyone advise me as to what internet and tv package to go for. Do I have a choice? Should I just go for an internet provider and sort out my tv viewing options later. I'd really like some English movie ... Read More
Bharat Fiber connection
Hi there, Has anyone out there tried this new Bharat (www.btl.mu) service provider yet? Does it work? How long would it take to get it connected? Hoping to get a few things up and running before we arrive and any info on this would be greatly ... Read More
Vets in Mauritius - Animal problems. by Stormtrooper
I have a number of animals (cats/dogs) and I would like to share some knowledge to pet owners in Mauritius, regarding Vets. This is not advertising (i get no commission out of this. I will mention names and places so just google for location details ...
This is such a helpful thread!! We're bringing our cat over in August but while we were in Mauritius last week for paper work and stuff, we also checked out the quarantine situation (a bit scary) and what sort of cat food I could find in the ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Mauritius by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Mauritius? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Mauritius? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your ...
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! I did exactly as you suggested and now I have all the information I need.:) So if anyone else needs help on this matter, well I now have the answers!! Read More
Cycling??
With our move getting closer, it's time to think seriously about what items to bring and which to ditch... From our visits it seems that traffic in the north of the island is a nightmare. Would it be worth bringing our bikes? Are there any ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Mauritius by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Mauritius? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Mauritius? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your ...
Hello all cat lovers! I'm trying to download and find info on exactly what injections etc. my cat will need before coming out with us to Mauritius. We're currently in France and I only get error messages on the MOA website, they haven't replied to ... Read More
Organize your move to Mauritius
Likewise, could do with any advice on what to bring (above mentioned). Plus information on importation tax on electronics ie, computers, plasma tv's, musical instruments etc. Thanks, Read More
Connecting - music and Pilates by mishkj
Hi there! My family and I have finally decided to make the move over to the Mauritius, hopefully by September this year. Yay!! :) It looks like the North of the island is suited to us, we visited a couple of schools with our 14 year old and ...
Thank you so much for your replies, I'm already appreciating this strong sense of community. I'll reply to some of you directly and no doubt will be posting some more as the time gets nearer and more questions start rolling in. Speak to you soon! Read More
Connecting - music and Pilates
Hi there! My family and I have finally decided to make the move over to the Mauritius, hopefully by September this year. Yay!! :) It looks like the North of the island is suited to us, we visited a couple of schools with our 14 year old and ... Read More
Pre-primary and primary schools on east coast? by artemis100
Hello, We might be moving to Mauritius and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good schools (international or not) on the east coast? (around Poste or Centre de Flacq). Thank you! Artemis
Hello, I'm interested in knowing where you moved to in the end and, if you chose Northfields, how far/long is the commute? We're planning on moving to Mauritius soon and are wondering where to look for housing. East coast (Poste Lafayette) looks ... Read More