At the end of our first day tour in Mauritius, we walked around and enjoyed a Botanical Garden that also served as a refuge for giant tortoises . ~J πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ί

Auto-generated description: A vibrant pink water lily with a small insect on its yellow center is surrounded by lush green lily pads. Auto-generated description: A lush tropical landscape features a serene waterway surrounded by dense greenery and palm trees. Auto-generated description: A pond is covered with green lily pads, interspersed with a few blooming water lilies. Auto-generated description: Large green lily pads cover the surface of the water, creating a vibrant natural scene. Auto-generated description: A bud and the spiky, ribbed surface of a giant water lily are surrounded by large green leaves. Auto-generated description: A large tortoise rests on a stone surface under a shaded area. Auto-generated description: A large snail with a dark shell is situated on a rock next to some grass. Auto-generated description: A tropical plant features long, red, fuzzy flowers hanging beneath large green leaves in a sunlit garden.