tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post5875161468232667729..comments2023-07-02T08:20:06.391-07:00Comments on Zac's Blog: Mauritius Fun and PhotosZachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438212071833438643noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-38497254985550432122009-04-20T00:56:00.000-07:002009-04-20T00:56:00.000-07:00"I took some time yesterday between jobs to t..."I took some time yesterday between jobs to type a bit about the last few days of time I spent in Mauritius. Photos are courtesy of Richard Munisamy..."<br /><br />I was at university here in the UK (almost 20 years ago, now!) with a guy called David Munisamy whose family were from Mauritius - OK, so perhaps it's a fairly common surname in that part of the world BUT I'd love to know if there's any relation... any chance of finding out?<br /><br />(I've requested Zac to add me as a friend on FaceBook so perhaps I might get a chance to find out through there next time he has an opportunity in port [or even afterwards, once he reaches 'home'] to deal with that? Cheers! :-> )<br /><br />Thanks for approving my posts last night on some of the older blogs - I noticed that in my exuberance, I even managed to mis-type my own surname... doh!Trevor Leslie, London UKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-62619962588582870982008-12-06T10:40:00.000-08:002008-12-06T10:40:00.000-08:00Hiya Zac,Glad to see you were able to hang out and...Hiya Zac,<BR/>Glad to see you were able to hang out and have fun in Mauritius and didn't have to work all the time. <BR/>Sail on!<BR/>A fellow homeschooling friendAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-67281585645193244772008-12-06T08:19:00.000-08:002008-12-06T08:19:00.000-08:00Good day sir Zac, glad to see you're enjoying ...Good day sir Zac, glad to see you're enjoying your time out at sea (and the occassional port as well!), all of us here in so cal's all girls La Reina High School are cheering for ya! :D<BR/><BR/>Send a postcard, lol!<BR/><BR/>Love&Peace<BR/>Ali<BR/>LRHS juniorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-69500078930886292012008-12-06T08:10:00.000-08:002008-12-06T08:10:00.000-08:00Tut, tut Zac. What will your girlfriend in the sta...Tut, tut Zac. What will your girlfriend in the states think? I have a feeling she's going to be a little jealous. JK!<BR/>JK= just kidding<BR/>;DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-89382159671638189672008-12-06T03:51:00.000-08:002008-12-06T03:51:00.000-08:00Hoping and trusting that everything is ok.Uk frien...Hoping and trusting that everything is ok.<BR/><BR/>Uk friendAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-86231922671569527532008-12-05T12:19:00.000-08:002008-12-05T12:19:00.000-08:00Hey, Zac - thanks for the post. THAT is the kind ...Hey, Zac - thanks for the post. THAT is the kind of fun we hope you have in port - water adventures, local food and folks and...did I mention girls?? Oh yeah, that's cool, just keep your trunks on, bro - seriously! It would be VERY WEIRD to travel around the world again, stop in to revisit some port and find out you have a KID living there!! YIKES!! <BR/><BR/>I am also glad that Mauritius will not just be a memory of flu and repairs. GLAD FOR YOU!<BR/><BR/>You said there were charters in port that day. Do those charters come from Madagascar or where?<BR/><BR/>Perfect wind to you and quick passage to Durban. PEACE to ya, Cap'n.<BR/><BR/>LA in MNJoy on Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801037194283697681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-28739491355025205372008-12-05T10:53:00.000-08:002008-12-05T10:53:00.000-08:00Anyone know the ETA of Capt. Zac to MDR?Anyone know the ETA of Capt. Zac to MDR?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-50131359260951702842008-12-05T00:52:00.000-08:002008-12-05T00:52:00.000-08:00Good gracious! An Ashley sandwich! Just make sure ...Good gracious! An Ashley sandwich! Just make sure you don't leave lots of baby Zaclets in your trail!! ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-48431621082292649212008-12-04T22:53:00.000-08:002008-12-04T22:53:00.000-08:00@Colojo:LOL. I made the same mistake. Actual posit...@Colojo:<BR/><BR/>LOL. I made the same mistake. Actual position is:<BR/><BR/><B>27</B> 46.068S 45 47.913E<BR/><BR/>It does however show that Googel Earth is very forgiving ito positional inputs are concerned!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-91630115623045730212008-12-04T21:31:00.000-08:002008-12-04T21:31:00.000-08:00Sounds like you're doin' great Zac! You have a bun...Sounds like you're doin' great Zac! You have a bunch of fans at South Eugene High School now who are regular readers of your blog! They all wish you the best (and more wind). Stay away from those storms, and don't forget to have a little fun!<BR/><BR/>-Halle S. in OregonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-59226839954243781202008-12-04T16:45:00.000-08:002008-12-04T16:45:00.000-08:00Cool. Looks like your having alot of fun, and you ...Cool. Looks like your having alot of fun, and you are making my blog seem like an boring 5 paragraph essay on Approriate Classroom Behavior, which (trust me) is boring. I hope you make it around the world be4 you turn 18!! Good Luck!!LiL MiSS MUFFEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347058527236126699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-54810695479679869472008-12-04T16:15:00.000-08:002008-12-04T16:15:00.000-08:00I think there's a typo in your latest position - I...I think there's a typo in your latest position - I'm guessing your at 36degS and not 46degS?<BR/><BR/>Bravo for your journey and best of luck!<BR/><BR/>Joe<BR/>Denver, COAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-73357645076222881122008-12-04T15:35:00.000-08:002008-12-04T15:35:00.000-08:00Hey Zac,Looks like you had a wonderful time in Mar...Hey Zac,<BR/><BR/>Looks like you had a wonderful time in Maritius. What a wonderful ambassador you are. The pictures were great! Thank you Mr. Manisamy.<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping you avoid the storm and have smooth sailing to Durban.<BR/>You are always in our prayers!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Jennifer and Ben<BR/>Sherman Oaks, CAjlhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14898924963478092994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-89199383540958398772008-12-04T13:52:00.000-08:002008-12-04T13:52:00.000-08:00Great pics from Richard. Thanks!Man, Zac! If all...Great pics from Richard. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Man, Zac! If all the women you run into on your voyage look like those two, I would expect that we'll never see you again!!!!! Is it my imagination or do you seem a bit 'thrilled' with that situation???<BR/><BR/>LOL<BR/><BR/>Looks like you're progressing well, Zac. Keep it up!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>ScottFulgumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794483723530764522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-76017011034654919152008-12-04T13:25:00.000-08:002008-12-04T13:25:00.000-08:00Zacster, Hanging with the "Olson" twins!You go!Zacster, Hanging with the "Olson" twins!<BR/><BR/>You go!Diamond-Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960275156145441088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-54390764098123005872008-12-04T12:00:00.000-08:002008-12-04T12:00:00.000-08:00Zac, your expression while being photographed betw...Zac, your expression while being photographed between Ashley and Kate is priceless!!! I love it!<BR/><BR/>from IowaDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809680521019387264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-13681062556820382822008-12-04T11:44:00.000-08:002008-12-04T11:44:00.000-08:00Most excellent post Zac, thanks! It's good to know...Most excellent post Zac, thanks! It's good to know that you are having some fun along the way!<BR/><BR/>Hopefully the wind will pick up and you'll make the last few miles to Africa with no drama!<BR/><BR/>Hugs, and many blessings<BR/>Anita ~_/)<BR/>Waterloo, NY<BR/>Captain SV "Wombat"Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457329252254252967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-89657626315084730402008-12-04T10:27:00.000-08:002008-12-04T10:27:00.000-08:00Just one other thing especially for Californians w...Just one other thing especially for Californians who would love to do something like Zac, have the time but not really the means. Check this out:<BR/>"California will be sponsoring a boat in the 2009-10 Clipper 'Round the World Race'"<BR/>http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicday.lasso?date=2008-12-03&dayid=203#Story3<BR/>If I had the time and no family, I really would consider it. But I think I rather have my family.<BR/><BR/>Here is more info about the Clipper World Race: http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>RKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-89157682413427617182008-12-04T10:13:00.000-08:002008-12-04T10:13:00.000-08:00Hi Zac,Mauritius was not at all bad after all. I g...Hi Zac,<BR/><BR/>Mauritius was not at all bad after all. I guess it is not the flu and the repairs that will come to your mind when your thoughts go back to Mauritius.<BR/><BR/>It is true. When you travel with an open mind, you will meet tons of welcoming people everywhere.<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>RKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-30780741400609171682008-12-04T10:09:00.000-08:002008-12-04T10:09:00.000-08:00@ Jeff Paulson, third grade teacher:Please refer y...@ Jeff Paulson, third grade teacher:<BR/><BR/>Please refer your students to the Zac FAQs page on this site. Many of the questions your students asked today have already been answered by Zac and his parents previously, and it's all written in the FAQs. You can access them directly from the blog on the right side, under the "donation," button, or from the main page by clicking on "FAQs/Intrepid" in the header.<BR/><BR/>Zac, I'm so glad to hear you had such a good time in Mauritius and that it was productive, too. With Facebook, chat and email, you can easily stay in touch with most of the friends you meet on this journey, for the rest of your life! Most of us older adults who read your blog had to rely on the old fashioned methods: finding note-paper, an envelope and stamp, sitting down and hand-writing a letter, and then waiting several weeks for the reply! Your most cherished experiences will be those you have with the people you meet on your journey.<BR/><BR/>Marilyn in Woodland HillsMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031656993187631394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-46583469045496561522008-12-04T09:25:00.000-08:002008-12-04T09:25:00.000-08:00Up here where we are having cold winter days, it i...Up here where we are having cold winter days, it is a real blessing to read your posts, Zac. Mauritius sounds awesome.<BR/><BR/>Prayers will be for decent weather, protection from harm as you make your way toward the African continent.<BR/><BR/>Stay safe,<BR/><BR/>Kathy Bend, ORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-27793768460368957582008-12-04T08:29:00.000-08:002008-12-04T08:29:00.000-08:00Repairs, Babes, DJ's and Parties!. Enough said. Za...Repairs, Babes, DJ's and Parties!. Enough said. Zac you are a true Rockstar in my book. I like how you are learning the art to balance in ones life. Take care of work and reward yourself with a little fun and relaxation. Enjoy and stay away from those Typhoons. God speed to ya mate.<BR/>Chris Carnaghi<BR/>Alhambra, CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-87105498355552765562008-12-04T08:27:00.000-08:002008-12-04T08:27:00.000-08:00Hey Zac! Great to hear from you again. I'm getti...Hey Zac! Great to hear from you again. I'm getting spoiled by your "personal" posts on the blog. Will enjoy it while it lasts!<BR/><BR/>Is it me, or do the girls get more beautiful south of the equator? Got a chuckle at the pic of you as the "cheese" in the Ashley and Kate sandwich. It's comforting to know that amidst the sometime craziness that you experience on the seas, you are welcomed by the warmest and kindest people one could imagine. It must be your "Zac-ness" (see the movie, "You, Me, and Dupre for the translation).<BR/><BR/>Hey, check your facebook "In box." I sent you a funny pic!<BR/><BR/>P.S. It's great to see all the new crew mates here on the blog. Thanks to the NPR story, we've a lot more voices. Welcome to the blog; it's a great ride!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-74436945879774150672008-12-04T08:04:00.000-08:002008-12-04T08:04:00.000-08:00Just received my Zac Sunderland calendar. I saw t...Just received my Zac Sunderland calendar. I saw that many photos were taken at Emerald Bay on catalina Island. many, many years ago I worked at the Boy Scout camp there at EB.John Gezeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815310836892840128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-64180942056405708202008-12-04T07:32:00.000-08:002008-12-04T07:32:00.000-08:00Zac, Sounds like you are able to squeeze in some...Zac,<BR/> Sounds like you are able to squeeze in some 'good times' while still tending to Intrepid....what a guy!...I am so glad that you are enjoying yourself as you continue on your adventure.<BR/> Thank you for the bits of info that ultimately put the picture into perspective for us (armchair sailors). <BR/> I am learning quite a few 'nautical terms' thanks to your jargon....It is quite exciting!...<BR/> We here at the PV Library wish you safe sailing and you are always in our prayers.<BR/>Betty E., Lomita, CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com