Mauritius. Because of the tropical storm and cyclone we were trying to
avoid, we had to slow down and as a result arrived to Mauritius at
10PM instead of 6AM like planned. Because of this we were not going to
be able to go to Mauritius (well get off the ship) because it was
important we arrived to India on time. We were all bummed, and they
planned a bunch of events today for us to make us feel better I guess.
Last night there was a dance party on the 7th deck (pool deck!) It was
so much fun!!! The professors and Deans were even dancing with us. It
was great. We even got to dance in the rain! It was such a blast. :)
Today we didn't have classes and had a Maurit-ish day-haha. We had
brunch, instead of ending the yummy breakfast (only good meal on the
ship) at 8:30 like usual. Then there was a special Zumba class (its
usually only on B days). Zumba was a BLAST. The instructor from Brazil
is AMAZING and the dances are so much fun and the songs are so good!
So many people crowd in the union for it. Its a dance party really. SO
MUCH FUN! and its been SO rocky, which makes it so much more fun,
because you almost fall over as you're dancing and you laugh and
laugh. When you jump up as the ship rocks up you go really high and it
feels like you're jumping on a trampoline. They made an announcement
right before Zumba making the class even more exciting-They announced
that they were letting us go to Mauritius tomorrow! From 8AM-12PM. Not
very much time, but those 4 hours meant the world to us because we
thought we weren't going to see any of Mauritius at all. We were all
so happy! PS, for those of you who don't know where Mauritius is (like
me a few months ago)..its an island on the west of Africa, to the east
of the island of Madagascar. It's also pronounced More-ish-iss.
Apparently its a honeymoon island and is just gorgeous! Can't see much
now at night-but it looks like nice mountains and a bunch of palm
trees! The plan is to go to the beach for a few hours since theres not
much time to do anything else.
Back to today-after Zumba today we all lounged on the pool deck and
soaked up the sun (like any other day :)) Then there was a special BBQ
on the pool deck. There was such good food! (so much better than the
food we get for lunch and dinner usually). Then some of us stayed up
there til 8 and listened and sang along to country music. This was
great-I don't hear much music and especially not country on the ship.
It felt like home. The moon is almost full and was beautiful. I was
looking up at the beautiful moon, stars, and enjoying the perfect
weather-slight breeze, while singing along to my favorite country
songs. Ugh, such a perfect night. Then there was pre-port where they
tell us about the country and things we need to know, and then there
was karaoke! Karaoke was a blast!!! I sung a couple Shania Twain songs
with some friends! Then we headed up to the observation deck to check
out Mauritius since we just pulled in.
Today was probably my favorite day on the ship so far. What a great
way to celebrate the end of midterms. Midterms went well by the way!
Feels great for them to be over. We're all so giddy and excited to be
able to go to Mauritius now-even just for a few hours! I'm getting up
for sunrise tomorrow. Can't wait to see beautiful Mauritius in the
morning!
I'll update you about my time in Mauritius soon, and about some
reflection-things about life, and me I have to share.
All my love from Mauritius, Africa!
<3
Here's the sunset from last night!:
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