La Vache
GenX Xpat
The MN Pilgrim is a Generation X expatriate who has made her way from Minnesota to Mauritius to France.
With a Frenchman lover by her side, she tries desperately to make peace with his language.
Multiple cultures, total bedlam, absolute bliss.
Category Archives: Video
In Front of the Kanwars
In Front of the Kanwars, originally uploaded by Minnesota Pilgrim. The next time the Hindu celebration of Maha Shivaratri will be held will be on March 3, 2011. Maha Shivaratri in Mauritius is quite the big festival and is one … Continue reading
Posted in Mauritius, Video
Tagged Expat, Expatriate, hindu, kanwar, Living Abroad, Maha Shivaratri, Mauritius
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Green Patches
Green Patches, originally uploaded by Minnesota Pilgrim. Before we left for our Tuscan holiday, we had visions of rolling green hills, vineyards filled with brunello vines and tiny farmhouses. We just happen to be in the area when one of … Continue reading
Yes, It Snows in Italy
White Out, originally uploaded by Minnesota Pilgrim. Again, another blast from the past video posting, but like I said – it’s clean-up time on the blog. In March I had the wonderful fortune to take a quick trip to Tuscany … Continue reading
Port Louis Bazaar
Port Louis Bazaar, originally uploaded by Minnesota Pilgrim. The street outside the Port Louis Bazaar on a Saturday afternoon. It is here where the brave of stomach can buy a delicious dal puris. mmm…dal puris…
Posted in Culture, Mauritius, Shopping & Food, Video
Tagged Bazaar, Dal Puris, Expat, Expatriate, Living Abroad, Port Louis
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Tamil Thai Moon
Tamil Thai Moon, originally uploaded by Minnesota Pilgrim. The first full moon in January 2009 as seen from the beach at the Belle Mare Plage resort in Mauritius. The Tamil festival of Thaipoosam Cavadee was held in the morning. This … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Holidays, Indian, Mauritius, Religion, Video
Tagged Expat, Expatriate, January, Kovil, Living Abroad, Tamil, Thaipoosam Cavadee
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