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Donna Wood

@donna4rich

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English looking for information about Mauritius

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Lives in Wimborne, Dorset

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Registration: 24 September 2010

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Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
Nathalie0805

Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805

hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...

Donna Wood

If you love your cat so much then surely you understand how we feel about having to leave our pets behind too. Hope they sort out the problem soon and that you find a loving home for your cat. Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
Nathalie0805

Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805

hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...

Donna Wood

Thanks Nathalie, Just have to keep waiting then. Wish they'd get on and do it! Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
Nathalie0805

Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805

hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...

Donna Wood

Hi there, Has anyone got an update on the situation? Thanks Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
donna4rich

Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich

Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...

Donna Wood

Hansa, Thanks for your post, LOL! If mauritians have trouble reading or writing creole then I don't stand much of chance at all do I! I'll stick to learning French for now and see how it goes when I get ovr there. Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
donna4rich

Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich

Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...

Donna Wood

Thanks Tristram, Have decided to brush up on my french and take it from there. Think I'll only confuse myself if I start trying to learn creole as well! Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
Nathalie0805

Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805

hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...

Donna Wood

Thanks Melissa, Luckily for me I won't need to bring my dog over until well into next year but it must be heartbreaking for those trying to bring them over now. Will keep on the case! Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
Nathalie0805

Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805

hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...

Donna Wood

Hi Al, Wish they'd sort this out! Typical government, everything takes so much time! I've just emailed the Veterinary Services Division again, will let you know if I get a reply. Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
donna4rich

Ladies of a Certain Age! by donna4rich

Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ...

Donna Wood

Hi Melissa, I don't really care about age at all, it just struck me that all the posts seemed to be from younger women! As I said before my friends are all different ages and it works really well. Thanks for your reply Donna x Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
Mardu

Expat health insurance by Mardu

Hey there all, Is there anyone who can suggest a health insurance for a family of 3, 2 adults and one 2year old? Google offers so many but would like to hear from a current member the pro's and cons as well as costs? Appreciate thanks!

Donna Wood

Hi Patch n Parrot Thanks for the offer but we're not sure when we'll be coming over so will leave it until we have a definate date, Thanks for the info anyway. Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
donna4rich

T.V. by donna4rich

Hi, Can anyone tell me what english language satelite tv is available in Mauritius, and also how much roughly it costs, Thanks Donna

Donna Wood

Hi Bunkoma & Terence, Thank you both so much for the information. We have just had to buy a new tv so were quite relieved we can bring that one with us! DSTV looks really good Thanks again for such prompt replies, your stars! Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
donna4rich

Ladies of a Certain Age! by donna4rich

Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ...

Donna Wood

I quite agree! Age is irrelivant, I have friends of all ages and often a mixed group has more fun that a group of people the same age. I've sent you a pm by the way. Good luck with your move! Donna Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
Mardu

Expat health insurance by Mardu

Hey there all, Is there anyone who can suggest a health insurance for a family of 3, 2 adults and one 2year old? Google offers so many but would like to hear from a current member the pro's and cons as well as costs? Appreciate thanks!

Donna Wood

Hi there, Could you answer a couple of questions for me? I understand that we have to have private health insurance when we come to Mauritius and that this would cover us for hospital stays etc. But what about general health problems that we in ... Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
donna4rich

T.V. by donna4rich

Hi, Can anyone tell me what english language satelite tv is available in Mauritius, and also how much roughly it costs, Thanks Donna

Donna Wood

My husband wants to know if you're on PAL or NTSC? In other word will our english tv's work over there? Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
donna4rich

Ladies of a Certain Age! by donna4rich

Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ...

Donna Wood

I will! Just as soon as I get there! (I shall of course be disguised as a 22 year old blonde bombshell!) Read More

Donna Wood
donna4rich replied to a thread
14 years ago
Dogtravel

Where walk a dog? by Dogtravel

Hi everybody, I am here since a month now and my doggy has been released from quarantine:D. I have been very surprised when I try to find a good place to walk him. All of the mountain and the national park do not allow pets. :( Moreover there is ...

Donna Wood

Hi This is one thing that is really worrying me about our move. How have you all found your dogs cope with the separation and the strange surroundings, not to mention the flight over? 20 minutes seems a really short time. I've read on other posts ... Read More