Neither was it a simple holiday nor was it a holiday to relax.
The trip to Mauritius will never ever be the same as anyone's trip to Mauritius because I was there for a different reasons.
I saw how high life could get and how low life could go. I saw how the world operates, how a day could be someone's night. The core essence of the country's culture from their language, behaviour, their way of greeting, their attitude to the food they eat and the way they seek solace in nature was all an eye opener. It wasn't the prime minister, the millionaires or the royalties that made the trip. It was the warmth, the passion and the sincerity.
If you want something to happen, you will find means to make it happen. Otherwise, you don't want it enough. When the plane touched down Singapore, I accidentally let out a sign and a 'SIAN'. I thought of just going home and sleep and when I woke up, I will be back in Mauritius on the beach of Flic en Flac. And when I was on the maxi cab, I ignored the absences of bumpy ride, closing my eyes hoping to recall every single thing and person I experienced and saw in Mauritius.
David the young fisherman that didn't have the opportunity to study, Kevin the hotel manager that looks like Taufik, Gills and Dorothy that understand the meaning of thrift despite their upbringing, Uncle Françoise's resilence and Auntie Marie-Claire's warmth, Uncle Jerry, Uncle Kris' charisma and his wife's Gung-ho attitude, Salvent's train of thoughts, Dennis' humility...
I can't dream of a better holiday that allows me to think, read and listen in the company of such pictureque surrounding. Life wouldn't be complete if I have never stepped onto Mauritius. There really is so much more to life than just work and education. Or even more to sports, religions and relaxation. So much more. I can't put what is missing to it, but I am sure of it. When I lose my bearing in life, I will get it back from Mauritius.
Life is a dream. It is passion that takes you further than you dreamed. CMT's belief. I will make it mine.
Jacqueline
1:40 PM
