Wandering Mauritius
![The Shiva statue at Grand Bassin was getting a touch up when I was there.](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-10-28-mauritius-001-450x600-320x198.jpg)
Shiva Looms at Grand Bassin
Grand Bassin, Mauritius — October 28, 2014
Shiva, the destroyer, stands 108 feet tall (33 meters) above the lakes and temples. But don’t be afraid. He’s smiling.
![The front side of Maison Eureka and some of its 109 doors and windows.](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-10-26-mauritius-001-600x450-320x198.jpg)
Maison Eureka and a Creole Feast
Moka, Mauritius — October 26, 2014
Maison Eureka is a table d’hôte and colonial mansion converted to a museum. Mauritian cuisine? “Good, really good.”
!["This is my island." I'm pretty sure that's what Big Daddy is saying. Photo by Brett Fisher.](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-10-25-mauritius-005-600x450-320x198.jpg)
Big Daddy’s Island
Ile Aux Aigrettes, Mauritius — October 25, 2014
The small islet Ile aux Aigrettes off the east coast is a window to Mauritian natural history, including giant tortoises and pink pigeons. But be advised, this is Big Daddy’s island.
![First view of Mauritius out the airplane window. Photo by Lori Fisher.](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-10-24-mauritius-001-600x450-320x198.jpg)
Heaven Copied After Mauritius Island
Mahebourg, Mauritius — October 24, 2014
Mark Twain, famous American author and pundit traveled to Mauritius. But what did he really say about it? Here’s a bit on my planning for an October 2014 trip to Mauritius island.