sweet as A life-size statue of Father Laval, Mauritius's own saint, is in
one corner and people pop in to pray to him. Father Laval studied medicine in Paris and worked as a doctor until he found God and became a priest. He arrived in Mauritius in 1841 and spent the last 23 years of his life here living with poor, former slaves, working in agriculture, health and education. He apparently converted 67,000 people to Christianity and many miracle cures are attributed to him. The cemetery is pride of place on a hill to the north of town. I'm
partial to cemeteries; their serenity, the wisdom of the ages and the ambience of abiding love. And this cemetery is exquisite. There is a myriad of sturdy white crosses, marking memories of lives. Many are decorated with wreaths of porcelain roses, flowers in jars and photos of lost loved ones. Christ presides from the largest cross on a knoll in the middle of the cemetery while fishing boats on the aqua lagoon beyond skip across the wind.
OUR PICKS: Places to Eat
Patch 'n Parrot The Patch 'n Parrot is a friendly, relaxed place whether you are looking for drinks at the bar, watching your favourite sports on big screens, or having a meal with friends. Hidden Reef Garden (directly opposite the Centre Medicale du Nord), Royal Road, Pointe aux Canonniers L'Atelier Dumont It is in the new business centre of Ebene that Patrice Dumont has decided to create his Atelier. The restaurant, modern and rustic at the same time, with its outside terrace and fountain will welcome you and offers a Mediterranean cuisine that is elegant and fresh. Dishes include mille-feuille of tomato, feta and watermelon with basil and mint, and A la plancha sea bass roasted with candied lemon puree with fresh herbs and yogurt. L'Atelier Dumont, 1 Cyber City Building, Cybercity, Ebene Le Crocodile Affamé Part of "La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes" where crocodiles are bred, our "Crocodile Affamé" or Hungry Crocodile Restaurant built among the tree-tops will offer you a choice of mauritian and other dishes, in particular several ones made with crocodile, which tastes not unlike chicken. La Vanille Résèrve des Mascareignes, Senneville, Rivière des Anguilles
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