Day 6, 5th JulyWe were greeted early in the morning by our driver (and new friend) Mohammad from Solis, and after an uneventful drive to the airport and flight, we arrived in Isle de la Réunion. Again, Nick from Above and Boyond Travel had organised our trip seamlessly, with a gentleman waiting for us outside of the gate to give us our vouchers for the hire car and hotel, and of course directions (although at first we missed him and the poor bloke was waiting ...

Day 1, 30th June The flight to Reunion Island was around 12 hours on Air Austral, which was a pleasant airline however Carl and I were very glad the we packed snacks- we were fed close to the beginning and end of the flight, and not between. The first meal was very substantial and although we didn't know it, there were self-serve sandwiches available to the rear of the cabin. By the time we found out, only the soggy unwanted sandwiches were left. Never mind! The...