🍂💜 While many countries are enjoying autumn, with its beautiful, colorful leaves, here in Mauritius, we have our own little November magic, the gorgeous Novembrier trees! 🌳💜🌸
Unlike countries with four distinct seasons, Mauritius has only two main seasons, summer and winter. 🌞🌧️ As summer approaches, our beautiful Novembrier trees burst into bloom, decorating the island with gorgeous purple blossoms. 🌳💜
The tree gets its name from its flowering season, which often coincides with November, making it a special symbol of this time of year in Mauritius.
I may not get to enjoy the golden autumn leaves, but I absolutely love seeing Mauritius dressed in purple! 🥰💜 It's one of those little things that makes living here so special and reminds me how beautiful nature is in every corner of the world.
Different seasons, different colors, but the same beautiful gift from nature. 🌍💚
To end the day on a sweet note, I thought I’d share a little taste of Mauritius with you! 🍬✨
These are some of our delicious Mauritian sweets, mostly homemade and inspired by our Indian heritage. From colorful little treats to rich, syrupy delights, let’s just say, having “just one” is a very ambitious plan! 😂 These little treats are especially popular during celebrations and festivals like Diwali.
Personally, I only eat them once a year, during Diwali! 😂 Because when I say sweets, I mean SWEET! 🤣 Most of them are fried and then soaked or coated in syrup, so you can imagine! One bite and your teeth are already asking for a glass of water! 😂🍬💦
But they are absolutely delicious, and somehow, during Diwali, we all suddenly develop an incredible ability to find room for “just one more.” 😜
And with summer slowly making its entrance, we also need to prepare for the real essentials, fresh drinks, ice cream, and sorbets! 🥤🍦🍧
Because when the Mauritian sun turns up the heat, nobody wants a complicated solution. Give me something cold, sweet, and refreshing, and I’ll be perfectly happy! 😂☀️
Honestly, summer calories don’t count, right? Asking for a friend. 🤣🍦
Wishing you all a sweet and peaceful evening! ❤️🌙 May your dreams tonight be filled with desserts, preferably ones that come with zero calories! 😂🥰