The Road to Mauritius

First things first, this is by far the longest trip that I have ever taken. I have gone to different part of Europe, but I flew from the east coast so it was only 7-8 hour flight. The 14 hour flight to Dubai would have been a lot farther if the Emirate flight crew had taken my advice on how to get to Dubai. The first picture below were my thoughts on the best route to get to Dubai, but there was good lesson learned in geometry today. The second picture shows the actual route. I realized more than ever that the world is round as we traveled through the north pole. I sat between a retired couple, husband on my left and wife on my right. I asked if they wanted to sit next to each other, but their response was the seating arrangement was intentional. I thought it was odd, but I noted it in my mind because maybe this is one of those hidden nuggets for a lasting marriage. They both were extremely nice and I learned a lot from them about traveling.

 


Once I landed in Dubai, I spent the day refreshing and some potential shopping but I didn't buy anything (Lets see if this story changes on the way back home) . The Dubai International Airport is the most impressive airport that I have seen thus far in my life.  After the the 12 hour layover in Dubai it was off to Port Louis, Mauritius.

The seven hour flight from Dubai to Mauritius was great. No, I wasn't in first class but I received a oddly placed seat without a passenger in front of me. Being 6'3" the leg room was priceless. {I was seated in 81-A, see below} On the flight I sat next to a different couple that lived in Mauritius, but worked in France. ***The things you learn while traveling the world.*** Once the flight landed they asked me if I need a ride into the city. Mind you this is a 45 minute ride from the airport, what great hospitality I've seen thus far from the Mauritians. I had a driver waiting for me, but I really appreciated their offer.

Once I got through customs and collected my baggage I went towards the exit looking for a driver holding up a sign with my name. After looking through all the name twice, I realized there was a sign that said "Mr. Lamont." Well thats my middle name for those that don't know and I really don't use that name at all. But I figured it out, now headed to Le Suffren Hotel for some rest and preparation for tomorrows training I'm giving. Stay Tuned!