NOVEMBER 30, 2008
After a hectic year, the No 1 tennis player, Rafael Nadal, spent a week in Mauritius. He was invited by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) and stayed at the Royal Palm, together with his physiotherapist and 2 some friends. During his stay he could enjoy some of the best attractions on the island.
Are you disappointed to miss the Davis Cup?
Rafael Nadal: To miss the Davis Cup and before that the Masters, is tough... I love to play for my country, especially when it comes during my best year.
It’s very tough. But my body was too tired to play and I had the problems with my knee. So I needed to recover. I have to accept that. Nothing I could do. I did watch all the matches on TV and gave support to my friends over the phone. It was a great win, and I am very, very happy for them
What did you like the most during your stay in Mauritius?
R.N: I had a great time there. The first day I stayed and got some relax in the hotel and it was perfect. The second day, we took a catamaran to Ilot Gabriel, and again, it was great. I spent some time snorkelling 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. The people were very nice with us, there. On the next day, we went to Ile aux Cerfs and Grande Rivière Sud Est. 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... I love seafood.
How do you compare Mauritius with Mallorca?
R.N: It is difficult to compare, they are different. I like calm, quiet places and I think both places are great. There are mountains here and in Mallorca too. But you know I am from Mallorca and still that is my favorite place. For holidays I would rate Mauritius up there too...
What are the other attractions you would have liked to do in Mauritius?
R.N: Maybe 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...
Are you disappointed to miss the Davis Cup?
Rafael Nadal: To miss the Davis Cup and before that the Masters, is tough... I love to play for my country, especially when it comes during my best year.
It’s very tough. But my body was too tired to play and I had the problems with my knee. So I needed to recover. I have to accept that. Nothing I could do. I did watch all the matches on TV and gave support to my friends over the phone. It was a great win, and I am very, very happy for them
What did you like the most during your stay in Mauritius?
R.N: I had a great time there. The first day I stayed and got some relax in the hotel and it was perfect. The second day, we took a catamaran to Ilot Gabriel, and again, it was great. I spent some time snorkelling 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. The people were very nice with us, there. On the next day, we went to Ile aux Cerfs and Grande Rivière Sud Est. 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... I love seafood.
How do you compare Mauritius with Mallorca?
R.N: It is difficult to compare, they are different. I like calm, quiet places and I think both places are great. There are mountains here and in Mallorca too. But you know I am from Mallorca and still that is my favorite place. For holidays I would rate Mauritius up there too...
What are the other attractions you would have liked to do in Mauritius?
R.N: Maybe 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...
No comments:
Post a Comment