In the Central North East of Mauritius is a trio of smaller villages that encompass Petite Retraite, Bois d’Oiseaux, and Grand Retraite. Sometimes referred to as “the place that time forgot.” This unassuming area contains under 5000 people, or should I call them the
St. Pierre is an up-and-coming town. With a population of 16 000, you know you are in for a treat when you get there. What I wasn’t prepared for was how nice everyone is. Located in what I like to refer to as the heart of Mauritius, this central town is booming.
I walk around Shri Nagar, looking for a long-lost sugar mill tower of Sottise. Which, as it turns out, is visible from the main road, or Sottise Road! Um well.
Who knew such a big wood and furniture factory was actually based in Mauritius!
I spotted the owner from The Chinese Garden in Grand Baie doing some shopping in Super U so figured he must have his Work Access Permits for the restaurant.
What a great place, windmills, towers, submarines (might be a boiler), Mapou trees, the evaporation pots and so much more.
The first time I had boulette I was hooked. Pronounced ‘bullet’. For those that don’t know, boulette is a clear soup, some may say consomme, that is either fish or chicken, but mostly fish. The soup is poured over your choice of dumplings.
This old sugar mill which is currently a nursery for endemic plants has quiet a history, but it wasn’t easy to find!