I've just returned from a trip to my island home. I'm managing my post-goodbye blues by jotting down odd moments, memories and snapshots before they fade. We landed in Mauritius just before Divali. The airport had a display. I dusted off my rusty Creole and successfully got through Customs with the Customs officer understanding my Creole and me not having to resort to too much Engli I discovered there are LED diya lights đȘ powered by water. These were magical! There were traditional diyas too. When jet lag works in your favour and you can get in some 6am beach walks. Some of the things we saw on the early morning sands. L-R clockwise: sea urchin, crab hole with wee crab prints, sand ants!!, careless coral garden, pretty coral find. I ate my body weight in samosas, gulab jamuns and lalo (okra). As you do. There are geckos. Making beautiful colour choices. We saw lots of amazing flowers. ...