I, Léo the toucan, had to take my sun hat to appear in Martine Alison's painting.
At this time of year, the Mauritian sun is staring down at you and it's hot!
In the distance, you can see Peter Both Peak, located in the center of Mauritius, in Moka.
At the summit, there's a rocky ball that looks like it's balanced.
Legend says that the English would leave the island the day the rock at the top of the mountain fell.
The rock never fell, but the English left long ago!
In the foreground, perched on a lotus leaf stem, is this handsome, feathered mess trying to seduce little mam'zél?!
No need for him to curl his beak, I'm keeping a close eye on him! As part of her new artistic adventure, Martine-Alison painted Château Mon Plaisir, a large and beautiful colonial-style residence with a lovely veranda.

I invite you to take the time to contemplate "Peter Both watches over Mon Plaisir" and lose yourself in the soul of this wild and beautiful place.
A gentle stroll...