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I am an “Opacarophile”…I had to use Google to know the meaning when I heard this word for the first time. It simply means I am a sunset lover… I adore sunsets, that magical moment when the sun is going to sleep, giving us a spectacular palette of colours; orange, pink, purple. Sunsets often give me that craving to paint and play with these colours; wild, warm, mesmerising colours. 

One can see breathtaking sunsets from La Gaulette, my birthplace. This is not a biased opinion because I was born and raised here but nature has been kind to surround this picturesque place with amazing views of Le Morne Brabant mountain, Ile aux benitiers and the Black River mountain range. A sunset added to this backdrop is pure magic!

La Gaulette, a small fishing village on the South West coast of Mauritius derives its name from the french word “gaulette”, meaning fishing rod in English. Long ago, fishing was the main economic activity in the village due to its proximity to the ocean.

The simple rustic village I have known as a kid has now transformed into a little independent locality, hosting a police station, a small commercial centre where we have a pharmacy, café, restaurant and shops and a newly built fuel station.

The village is now well known as a stop over for kite surfers due to the famous One Eye surfing spot situated about 10 mins away by car. Travelers can find accommodation with the locals who rent their houses to tourists and kite surfers who want to experience the local culture of living in a village. 

Two weeks ago we celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi festival and we had an amazing view of the sun sinking behind “Ile aux benitiers” with Le Morne Brabant mountain standing proudly, the peaceful sea and picturesque views of the mountains.

We live in a peaceful community in La Gaulette, where I can go to the temple or attend mass for Christmas; a loving place where neighbours know and help each other.

I often look up towards the mountains thinking how amazing it would be to have a sunset view of La Gaulette from up there. Chamarel viewpoint is the best spot to capture amazing photos of La Gaulette and the sunsets. 

Are you an Opacarophile? Come and visit my birthplace , you will surely fall in love with its warmth and serenity…

Happiness🙂