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Melissa Laure-Motur

@mel_motur

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Mauritian expat in France

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23 posts

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About me

Mauritian

Lives in Coudray, Pays de la Loire Regi

Speaks English, French and a little bit of portuguese

Registration: 23 February 2015

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Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
8 years ago
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Move to Australia with your pets??? by mel_motur

Hi, My husband and I are planning to move to Australia in the next year or so. We have 4 yorkies, 1 lab, 1 mongrel and 4 cats that we cannot think of leaving behind. We would like to know the procedures, the costs of flying them etc if anyone knows. ...

Melissa Laure-Motur

Hey manuella, Yes its 10 days to 30 days, and apparently they are very caring so it's ok we will have to go through it its the procedure. Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur created a thread
8 years ago

Move to Australia with your pets???

Hi, My husband and I are planning to move to Australia in the next year or so. We have 4 yorkies, 1 lab, 1 mongrel and 4 cats that we cannot think of leaving behind. We would like to know the procedures, the costs of flying them etc if anyone knows. ... Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
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8 years ago
AlbertMarx70

South Africans living in Réunion island by AlbertMarx70

I would like to get all the South Africans,on the island,together for a braai!

Melissa Laure-Motur

I am not south African, but I have lived there And in moz for a few years, SA is my favourite country by far of the places I lived, and miss it so much :( waiting for a few years before we will pack our suitcases and go back :) Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
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How to make friends in the Reunion Island by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Reunion Island :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the Reunion ...

Melissa Laure-Motur

I did actually make a new post about two weeks ago in the English blog and I the french blog as I speak both languages. No one replied, I have the love, I am married with a beautiful four year old, we just want to make some friends ;) Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in the Reunion Island by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Reunion Island :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the Reunion ...

Melissa Laure-Motur

Been here officially since three months and as I don't work, don't know many people. Pretty much alone here. Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
Jason1973

Finding it hard to learn French. by Jason1973

Hi, Sat here wondering if I am the only person finding it hard to learn French. Does anyone have any advice for improving my confidence and stop shying away from speaking French? hopefully shortly I will be spending some time being totally ...

Melissa Laure-Motur

Don't worry you will get there, I speak French and English fluently so if you need advice do not hesitate ;) Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur created a thread
9 years ago

Making new friends

Hey everyone, My husband, my four year old son and I recently moved to réunion island. We live in le tampon, and we are finally settled. We are pretty much alone here as we don't know anyone, so we would like to meet people and make new ... Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Volunteering in Reunion Island by Maximilien

Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Reunion Island? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which ...

Melissa Laure-Motur

Hi, I am new on the island. I was a groomer back in Mauritius, but now I have stopped, I am volunteering at the spa once a week, to groom the long haired abandoned dogs, but I would like to volunteer with children as well but I dont know which ... Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Reunion Island forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Reunion Island forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

Melissa Laure-Motur

Hey everyone, so we are finally here since last week. Took longer then expected but we are here. We are from mauritius and would love to meet new people. :) Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
sheila66

looking for native english speakers living near St Pierre by sheila66

looking for native english speakers living near St Pierre Please respond so I can at least discern if this blog is active not. I want to develop an ongoing expat social group for native speakers only in the South Sheila

Melissa Laure-Motur

Hey, I am not in the country at the moment but as soon as I am back which will be beginning of June we can meet up ;) maybe meet all the English speaking people one day ;) Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
mel_motur

sushis by mel_motur

Hello everyone, I am new on the island, living in the Tampon, I would like to know where we could buy some nice sushis. I am addicted to it and haven't found anything yet. Thx. Coucou à tous, Je suis nouvelle sur l'île, je vis au ...

Melissa Laure-Motur

That is indeed a wonderful idea :) Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
sheila66

looking for native english speakers living near St Pierre by sheila66

looking for native english speakers living near St Pierre Please respond so I can at least discern if this blog is active not. I want to develop an ongoing expat social group for native speakers only in the South Sheila

Melissa Laure-Motur

Sorry been very busy lately, don't take it bad. It has been kind of hectic as we are still settling in. Until June we won't be fully settled I guess as we are between mauritius and reunion at the moment. Will surely pop over as soon as I ... Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
sheila66

looking for native english speakers living near St Pierre by sheila66

looking for native english speakers living near St Pierre Please respond so I can at least discern if this blog is active not. I want to develop an ongoing expat social group for native speakers only in the South Sheila

Melissa Laure-Motur

Hi. Well we actually moved here for one main reason, our son needs special care we don't have in our country. I came to this forum as I don't know anyone yet in reunion and would love to meet new people, make new friends. My passion is ... Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur replied to a thread
9 years ago
mel_motur

sushis by mel_motur

Hello everyone, I am new on the island, living in the Tampon, I would like to know where we could buy some nice sushis. I am addicted to it and haven't found anything yet. Thx. Coucou à tous, Je suis nouvelle sur l'île, je vis au ...

Melissa Laure-Motur

Thanx, when I come in the area I will have a look then. But was hoping for one near us as we have it at least once a week. We are all fans of sushis in the family, even the three year old ;) Read More

Melissa Laure-Motur
mel_motur created a thread
9 years ago

sushis

Hello everyone, I am new on the island, living in the Tampon, I would like to know where we could buy some nice sushis. I am addicted to it and haven't found anything yet. Thx. Coucou à tous, Je suis nouvelle sur l'île, je vis au ... Read More