Today I did not have to teach so we took the day as a holiday.  We headed South to Mahebourg to Grand Port, to see an exhibition celebrating the bicentennial of the 1810 Battle of Grand Port, between the French and British.  There were historical re-enactments (buildings, no ships, much to Wills' disappointment).  It must be the thing to do during the first week of school because it was packed with schoolkids.  From a US standard - a little bit lame, but spectacular people watching.  This picture (above) was taken at a stop at Blue Bay, just below Grand Port.  This was one of the most beautiful bays I have ever seen, and was our first view of the 'postcard vacation' Mauritius.  Crystal clear water.