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keno

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South African expat in Mauritius

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About me

South African

Lives in Tamarin

Speaks English, Afrikaans, learning French

Registration: 26 April 2010

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keno replied to a thread
12 years ago
Stinne

Flying to Europe with a 4-month old baby? by Stinne

Hello all. My husband and I are flying to Europe at the end of June, and for the first time ever we are traveling with an infant. Our daughter will be 4 months old at the time, and we are doing 2 flights within 24 hours, each flight of around 7 ...

keno

we have travelled a lot with my babies... definitely take lots of nappies. If you are breastfeeding then try feed at take off and landing (even if not feeding time), it helps them swallow for pressure. Or if they take a dummy/pacifier then give them ... Read More

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12 years ago
Christine

Pregnancy in Mauritius by Christine

Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Mauritius? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Mauritius? Thanks a lot for your advice ...

keno

I used Dr Aumeerally at Bon Pastuer Rose Hill. SHe is amazing!!!!! I would highly recomment her. Apparently Bon Pasteur is also highly recommended for labour as it has wonderful facility and brilliant care. I had mine at Darne but was actually very ... Read More

keno replied to a thread
13 years ago
Tankyso

Internet connectivity and experience in Mauritius by Tankyso

Hello all I would be very grateful for your help. I am seriously considering coming over to Mauritius for a few months to escape the British winter weather but will need to continue my work whilst out there. I need good, fast, reliable Internet ...

keno

u would have to live somewhere where there is a good connection. that would be a 4mb connection. the power gets cut sometimes, so a generator would be needed to keep your modem running and possibly UPS. my husband uses the internet for his work and ... Read More

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13 years ago
linapascal

Atheism by linapascal

Hi people, I'm looking for atheists and non-believers in Mauritius. Anyone out there? Thanks!

keno

I am a Zeitgeist (watch the film) :) if that is anything to go by :) Atheist i guess then. Read More

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13 years ago
CourtinUSVI

Commuting by CourtinUSVI

Good Afternoon! I am wondering if it is realistic to live in Péreybère and work in Moka (le Bocage School)? Can anyone tell me what kind of commute this would be? Just for the record, we currently live on a tiny island in the Caribbean (12 miles ...

keno

Tamarin has a very nice expat community and is really well organised. Flic en Flac might be closer in commute though with access still to people in Tamarin. I would suggest possibly getting a short term furnished holiday apartment in Flic en Flac ... Read More

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13 years ago
baretoesmom

Montessori school - Any Feedback from parents? by baretoesmom

Hello there - I am hoping to get as much feed back from parents living in Mauritius as possible. I am a Montessori School teacher (Kindergarten 3-6 years) and I am looking to open a Montessori Kindergarten abroad. Research has shown that there ...

keno

there is a montessori school in Black River - La Case de Bambin. (230) 483 8812 Read More

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13 years ago
Visitor88

Mauritian Road Maps by Visitor88

Hi There, Would anyone know where I could get Mauritian Road Maps? Or is there a gps naviagation for Mauritius? If I bring a tom tom navigator will it work with the mauritian satelites?

keno

we use tom tom - BUT how we use it is as an online map really. You download mauritius maps... You can ask for directions but only has some street names... so we look on google earth first for round about area and plug that in to help us get there ... Read More

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13 years ago
R and R

Looking for a Bible study group by R and R

Hi everyone, hope you are all doing very well. does anyone know of an expat Bible study group? would be nice to touch base every now and then. thanks

keno

i know there are some ladies here in Tamarin that have a weekly bible study group - i am sure they wont mind me passing on their contact details - let me know if you want. Read More

keno replied to a thread
13 years ago
pinkpoodle

dogs/cats boarding kennels by pinkpoodle

Hi animal lovers, I will need to go abroad for a couple of weeks in December and I wondered if anyone knew a reliable caring place where I could leave my pets? Thank you

keno

call the local vets around - there are some boarding kennels in Tamarin that I use. Read More

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13 years ago
dev-07

Does Mauritius have eco-friendly clothing in its market? by dev-07

what are the brands which are identified as eco-frienldy clothing in Mauritius. And where i could find its retail outlets and factory?

keno

there is a shop that sells organic cotton clothing in Quatre Borne. I am not sure where it is but it is called earth child. It is childrens & babies clothing. They manufacture here and ship to south africa, so maybe they know other options too... Read More

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13 years ago
Ethan's Mommy

Paediatrician in Black River area by Ethan's Mommy

Hi all, We are moving to Mauritius at the end of October/ beginning of November with our one year old son. Can someone please suggest a good paed in that area? Thanks :)

keno

Dr Aumeerally is brilliant. She just delivered my baby of 2 weeks old. She is in Rose-Hill - clinic bon pasteur. HIGHLY recommend her. Read More

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13 years ago
Rosiewestie

Flic en Flac to Quarantine in Reduit by Rosiewestie

Hi all, Well I am finally here after a very stressful 3 days, where I sadly lost my little Westie Rosie due to heart failure the day before leaving. Until I get a car and feel confident enough to drive I am wondering if anyone is going on a daily ...

keno

http://maps.google.mu/maps?q=mauritius&hl=en&ll=-20.236268,57.483044&spn=0.095351,0.154324&z=13&vpsrc=6 have a look at that map - you turn off the coastal road, then through rose-hill to Ebene - then onto the M1. Traffic is minimal comapared to QB. ... Read More

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13 years ago
Rosiewestie

Flic en Flac to Quarantine in Reduit by Rosiewestie

Hi all, Well I am finally here after a very stressful 3 days, where I sadly lost my little Westie Rosie due to heart failure the day before leaving. Until I get a car and feel confident enough to drive I am wondering if anyone is going on a daily ...

keno

good luck. It is not a bad drive if you go through Rose-hill. After 2 trips it was super easy..... Good luck with your doggies :) Soon they will be with you. Read More

keno replied to a thread
13 years ago
Yelles

Is Mauritian creole and Haitian creole similar? by Yelles

Hi There, Want to learn Creole before arriving in Mauritius but can find nothing really to assist other than articles. I am looking for audio lessons via the internet, etc. Anyone know of anything? There is a lot more online about Haitian creole ...

keno

just learn french - creoles can generally understand french - creole is a simplified version of french and you will be better understood by the french people here. If you have french as the basis, creole will come naturally - as it is much more ... Read More

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13 years ago
MishyC

looking at immigrating to Mauritius by MishyC

Hi all, Myself and my family are too, looking at immigrating to Mauritius. I am self employed here in South Africa, however one of my clients have assured me that should we move, my work with them will continue as normal, as well as myself slotting ...

keno

yep dnr consulting is who we used. Also agree with the Tamarin idea. Loads of South African here :) Read More