Donna Wood
@donna4rich
English looking for information about Mauritius
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38
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7
About me
English
Lives in Wimborne, Dorset
Speaks English
Registration: 24 September 2010
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
If you love your cat so much then surely you understand how we feel about having to leave our pets behind too. Hope they sort out the problem soon and that you find a loving home for your cat. Donna Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Thanks Nathalie, Just have to keep waiting then. Wish they'd get on and do it! Donna Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Hi there, Has anyone got an update on the situation? Thanks Donna Read More
Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich
Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...
Hansa, Thanks for your post, LOL! If mauritians have trouble reading or writing creole then I don't stand much of chance at all do I! I'll stick to learning French for now and see how it goes when I get ovr there. Donna Read More
Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich
Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...
Thanks Tristram, Have decided to brush up on my french and take it from there. Think I'll only confuse myself if I start trying to learn creole as well! Donna Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Thanks Melissa, Luckily for me I won't need to bring my dog over until well into next year but it must be heartbreaking for those trying to bring them over now. Will keep on the case! Donna Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Hi Al, Wish they'd sort this out! Typical government, everything takes so much time! I've just emailed the Veterinary Services Division again, will let you know if I get a reply. Donna Read More
Ladies of a Certain Age! by donna4rich
Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ...
Hi Melissa, I don't really care about age at all, it just struck me that all the posts seemed to be from younger women! As I said before my friends are all different ages and it works really well. Thanks for your reply Donna x Read More
Expat health insurance by Mardu
Hey there all, Is there anyone who can suggest a health insurance for a family of 3, 2 adults and one 2year old? Google offers so many but would like to hear from a current member the pro's and cons as well as costs? Appreciate thanks!
Hi Patch n Parrot Thanks for the offer but we're not sure when we'll be coming over so will leave it until we have a definate date, Thanks for the info anyway. Donna Read More
Ladies of a Certain Age! by donna4rich
Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ...
I quite agree! Age is irrelivant, I have friends of all ages and often a mixed group has more fun that a group of people the same age. I've sent you a pm by the way. Good luck with your move! Donna Read More
Expat health insurance by Mardu
Hey there all, Is there anyone who can suggest a health insurance for a family of 3, 2 adults and one 2year old? Google offers so many but would like to hear from a current member the pro's and cons as well as costs? Appreciate thanks!
Hi there, Could you answer a couple of questions for me? I understand that we have to have private health insurance when we come to Mauritius and that this would cover us for hospital stays etc. But what about general health problems that we in ... Read More
Ladies of a Certain Age! by donna4rich
Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ...
I will! Just as soon as I get there! (I shall of course be disguised as a 22 year old blonde bombshell!) Read More
Ladies of a Certain Age! by donna4rich
Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ...
LOL! Well, looks like I'm the only 'mature' lady going to live in Mauritius! Read More
Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich
Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...
Thanks, Oh well, looks like it's back to the verbs etc. Just ordered a 'learn french' set of cds. I'll have them on in the car as I drive round doing my job! Think I'll just stick with oral for the moment and worry about writting it down when I get ... Read More
Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich
Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...
Thanks for your reply, I did to French as school level but i'm afraid that's very rusty now!! Perhaps I'll brush up on that first! Read More
Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich
Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...
Has anyone heard of a book called 'Creole in Seven Easy Lessons' by Mark Frew? Found quite a few mentions of it on the net but can't seem to buy it anywhere? Read More
Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich
Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...
Oh dear! I've been told that Creole was a lot easier to learn than French, but this was from someone who grew up learning both & I guess when you know something that well it always seems easy! Will give it a go though. Thanks. Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Oh great news! That is quick! Hope you get your dogs soon. Will definately get Harvey ready for his move in plenty of time. Trying to talk my husband into getting another before we come over, we always have had two, and I think at least they will be ... Read More
Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich
Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...
Thankyou! Will send him on the mission! Read More
Learning Mauritian Creole
Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ... Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Well, i told my husband today if the dog doesn't go neither to I, lol! Hope it's sorted soon! Read More
Shipping Household items To Mauritius by billb
Is it possible to ship household items to Mauritius?(furniture, computers,etc) Auto? Can anyone inform me of the duty fees I may encounter? Prohibited items? Thank you, Bill
WOW! Really useful information. Thanks very much, will definately think about it know. Donna Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
I've just had a reply to an email I sent to the Veterinary Services Division informing me that they have 'imposed a temporary ban on importation of pets, in context of upgrading the related laws'. They say if you need more information to contact ... Read More
Shipping Household items To Mauritius by billb
Is it possible to ship household items to Mauritius?(furniture, computers,etc) Auto? Can anyone inform me of the duty fees I may encounter? Prohibited items? Thank you, Bill
Thanks for all the information, My husband will probably come over first so will be able to decide what we need to take and what we can buy when we get ovethere. We were thinking of taking our car as it seems to be cheaper to ship it over than to ... Read More
Shipping Household items To Mauritius by billb
Is it possible to ship household items to Mauritius?(furniture, computers,etc) Auto? Can anyone inform me of the duty fees I may encounter? Prohibited items? Thank you, Bill
What a shame you didn't get any replies! There must be loads of info out there. We're planning our move for next year and could do with same sort of advice. Think we will be bringin our car as well as household and persoanl items. Any advice would ... Read More
Ladies of a Certain Age!
Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ... Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Oh gosh! Now I'm really worried, has anyone else heard anything about this? No way can I leave him behind! Was even thinking of getting a play mate for him! I'm sure it's just a hiccup and they'll sort it soon (hopefully!) Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Thanks Arlette, That was really helpful, You've really cheered me up! I was dreading having to leave him in quarantine for SIX months!!! Will give them a ring nearer the time, Thanks again, it's so kind of you to take time out to answer all ... Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Thanks FeeAcer, My little Westie, Harvey, will be 10 years old by the time we come over and I suppose I'm being a little over anxious about it. We couldn't bear to leave him behind. Just trying to find out as much as I can before we put him ... Read More
Health Care Workers
Hi there! I am a Community Healthcare worker (basically a District Nurse)in the UK, Specialising in wound care/tissue viablitly, catheter/bowel care, immunisations and paliative care, I've also worked as a treatment room nurse in a doctors ... Read More
Pets and Quarantine by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We have decided to move to Mauritius for the beginning of the school year September 2011 so we still have time but I like to be organised so my question is as follows. 3 months seems to be an awfully long time to leave my dog and my cat ...
Hi, Can anyone tell me what the fees for quarantine for a small dog are likely to be? And also the name of the kennels where they are held. Thanks Donna Read More