The Queen’s Baton Relay landed in Mauritius on 2 November and travelled an impressive 199-kilometres during its time on the island. Where possible, the Baton travelled via electric bus or on the metro system in a bid to ensure the Relay visit has less of an impact on the environment.
The Relay started at the State House before heading to Pointe D’Esny. The sun beamed down on the sparkling ocean, as the Baton took to the water, flanked by canoeists and rowers. The blue skies and ocean almost merged into one where they met at the horizon, only interrupted by the nearby Ile Aux Aigrettes. The group cruised around the tree-lined coast to the Mahebourg Waterfront.
The day ended at the Naval Museum, which takes visitors on a journey of the island’s maritime history. The museum is housed in Château Gheude, a national heritage building dating back to 1772, surrounded by towering pine trees.
On the Baton’s final day in Mauritius, it paid a visit to Parliament as well as the Central Post Museum, which is housed in one of the oldest historical buildings in the Port Louis Waterfront. The museum represents the local efforts to improve domestic and international communication.
The final stop of the Mauritius tour was the Rose Hill metro stop, in order to further promote sustainable transport options.
