ISLAND STYLE
Once settled in to our room at the Riu we immediately acclimatized into the rhythm of staying at Le Morne. In the morning the day starts calm, so paddle boarding and surfing are popular for those that are keen to rise early and take advantage of the glassy water. The resort has a boat that departs at first light to take surfers to the outer reef, while for the SUP guys it’s an easy paddle to the middle reef from the ION centre. After a chilled breakfast, the wind slowly fills in and it is time for the windsurfers and kiters to hit the water for the rest of the day. The hotel has an amazing pool out of the wind which was perfect for Suzanne, although I managed to persuade her to join me on the photo boat a couple of times so she too could enjoy the action from close quarters and savour the amazing views of Le Morne from the water. The wind generally starts to fade around an hour before sunset at 5pm which is the ideal opportunity to return to the beach and enjoy a sundowner while watching the sun dip down on the Indian Ocean.
“ I had this inner urge to go. I wanted to ride one of those beauties, be part of this spectacle of nature ”
Uli Hölzl