Meal times in Mauritius is a hefty affair. They may be more of an occassion for us as this is Andrew's first visit in 5 years but boy do Andrew's family lay on a spread!
We have been in Mauritius during a Hindu festival so many of Andrew's relatives have been fasting and eating only vegetables but that hasn't stopped them preparing tasty fare for us.
Evening meals start with the local brew, Phoenix beer, usually two. Then the Mauritian rum comes out (Green Island is my favourite) and it never stops flowing. Drinks are served with many, many deep fried snacks. Once you've polished off one serving, more snacks are served and drinks are topped up.
Then dinner.................veg biriyani, fish stews, tomato stews, delicious salads, home made roti's, veg curries. I am fit to burst as I type this. I don't think I have ever eaten so much in such a short space of time.
We will roll out of Mauritius.
Last day today, we are off to South Africa tomorrow for a whistle stop tour and then we fly to Auckland on Sunday night.
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