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As we already wrote, Rafael Nadal was on a vacation on Mauritius. According to Mauritius Tourism Update website, Rafa spent a whole week in Mauritius and was invited there by the MTPA. He stayed at the Royal Palm Hotel, together with his girlfriend Xisca and some friends. During his stay he could enjoy some of the best attractions on the island.
Here is what Rafa said to local press.
Are you disappointed to miss the Davis Cup?
Rafael Nadal: To miss the Davis Cup and before that the Masters, is tough... Because I love to play for my country. And especially when it comes during my best year. It’s very tough. But my body was too tired to play and I had some problems with my knee. So I needed to recover. I have to accept that.
What did you like the most during your stay in Mauritius?
Rafael Nadal: Every day, there has been a different thing and I liked everything. The first day I relaxed in the hotel and it was perfect. The second day, we took a catamaran to Ilot Gabriel, and again, it was perfect. I spent some time snorkeling and there was a good variety of fish. The third day, we had a helicopter trip which enabled us to have a good overview of the island. The mountains are nice and different from those in Mallorca.
In the afternoon, I went fishing near Coin de Mire, off the north coast, with a nice guy. The people are very nice with us, here.
On the next day, we went to Ile aux Cerfs and Grande Rivière Sud Est. It was nice, the weather was perfect and we had lunch on Ilot Mangénie. I played golf on a beautiful and very difficult golf course.
The Mauritian food is very nice and the sea food is excellent...
How do you compare Mauritius with Mallorca?
Rafael Nadal: It is difficult to compare. I like calm, quiet places. I think both places are good. There are mountains here and in Mallorca too. I would say that Mauritius is more pristine...
What are the other attractions you would have liked to do in Mauritius?
Rafael Nadal: May be walk with lions... But definitely more fishing, more golf too. And complete the 18 hole of Ile aux Cerfs. I did only the 9-hole circuit.
Unfortunately, I have not been staying long enough. May be I can come back...
(source Mauritius Tourism Update website)
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nice! rafa clearly enjoyed his time there..I mean, look at that smile!
and he has tan lines around his eyes. me likee!
Rafa looks as if he's stucked in the Gilligan's Island ;)