The B52 Roadtrip, the most remote road in Mauritius

Road Trippin' with my favourite allies, time to get away and get lost. The B52 is the most remote road in Mauritius, it runs through the center of the island where almost nothing is marked on the map. We explore it all, from a cow sanctuary, tea estates, abandoned buildings, two dams, and a lot of walking. It was a real discovery trip, that is not to be missed.
It started at a roundabout, and a hidden toilet in a place called Belle Rive, which boasts the SSR Medical Collage and a spinning factory, not the exercise stuff, the thread kind, as its main attractions, well, its only attractions, but it did have a great view of Piton du Milieu Mountain, the mountain in the middle.
Our first stop was the Piton du Milieu resivour. A large dam that supplies water to the CWA (the Mauritian water guys). It was the first of many treats along the way. They had wild raspberries, even though I kept calling them strawberries. The ripe ones were the perfect supplement to our snack supplies. And boy did we need them, the stair were designed for fit people. Before we tackled the stairs, there was the mystery of the tunnel disappearing into the dam wall. This was solved when we made our way to the top. There is a jetty that has a huge hole to the bottom of the dam.
We got some great views of the mountain in the middle, very impressive with, what Riki referred to as, elephant skin on the one side and it did look a little like a dinosaur tooth sticking up. We found the home of the Law of Attraction academy, or it might have been a hunting lodge. Remember your gumboots in the wet season, the road does have a lot of water on it, and there might be fish. Oh yes, and they weren't planting ferns, it was in fact carrots.
We met the mother of the whole universe, it's a cow, at the Krishna cow sanctuary. The nice man let us play with the cows and bulls. Govern, one of the bigger bull, though I smelt funny. After I learned the whole sequence of mothers in the universe and the secret to a new body we headed off to the most remote village in Mauritius, Dubreuil, but that is for another video.
Midlands dam is really impressive. With a 2.5 kilometer wall, it is no slouch in the dam department and a great piece of engineering. This bastion of water security is also the kickoff point to some great hikes in the middle of nowhere, literally. We complained a lot about walking, but it really was a worthwhile visit. Our next stop was Midlands sugar mill chimney.
I performed the worst Scottish accent on record as I discussed James Curry, the original owner and the guy who started Melville oyster farm. This was also the place that the Duke of Edinburgh bagged 40 deer in 1890, now a shooting range. Samlo steel reclamation yard is right next door, where they transform all the old steel in Mauritius into other interesting metal things and try to keep their road from flooding with a very overworked dam wall.
We stumbled upon the old La Chartreuse tea factory, now an overgrown abandoned building. This would be a great place to explore with a little more equipment and a few energetic friends, as it was, Riki got attacked by some swallows, so we left.
I started the montage at the Midlands sign, but we only danced, and there wasn't an actual montage. We saw a few more things of interest, a sheer cliff wall, Domaine Dam wedding place, and heard some hunting dogs. We arrived at a bridge at the start of Midlands village, which also marked the end of the B52 road and our road trip. After meeting up with a few old friends from along the journey we bid goodbye and drove off into the sunset.
The B52 is more than a road, it seems to be a state of mind. For a short 8 kilometer stretch in the middle of nowhere, it really does have a lot to offer. I'm not saying you are going to find yourself spiritually along it, unless you are a cow, but I think you will find a great trip and one that is worth doing. Go get lost in the middle.
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[@bhisamjay5718]

I like this place👍

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

It is a great place

[@harrislinen]

Another fantastic episode of yours Guys, you rock! And make me love my beautiful island more. Thank you. Riki the Beautiful & Bryan you are absolutely delightful to watch in all your candour. The Midlands Dam in fact have the biggest carps and tilapias but I guess it’s no longer so popular or legal to fish there. You discovered the old La Chartreuse building, see the pic below. It was still in use as far as the 60s. Riki, if you have read my book about the tea plantation in Mauritius, you would have encountered La Chartreuse which has a main importance in the plot. The game reserve is new. You found some wild raspberries!!! Yes, they are sour and are sold doused with sugar during our so called Winter season. There’s always a seller outside the grand bazaar in Port Louis. Well spotted - an orchid. The Piton du Milieu peak is a forgotten mountain as an isolated one in Mauritius. The Moka range has taken the lead. We take a real pleasure to watch your new episode each time, keep it up guys! Best wishes

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

I will have to read your book. Thanks for the picture, amazing how different it looked with tea around. Thanks

[@bhisamjay5718]

This place is so beautiful.. full of nature.. lots of rain falling there with sometime cold temperature in winter.

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

It was on and off rain when we went, but there is a lot of water around. The sun did come out so it was all good.

[@sheilaa90]

Waiting to join you for your live braai and chat and then your exciting B52 Road trip from the comfort of my couch. All wrapped up because the weather here decided winter is STILL a thing.

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

Sounds great!

[@stephenlockwood993]

Hi Ricky and Bryan, many thanks for a great upload. It was very interesting. Love the views at the top of the stairs at the reservoir. Once again thank you. Stay safe and take care. Steve 🇬🇧 UK.

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

Walking all the stair really made the view seem better.

[@rashidoleemahomed3762]

Lovely 😍video .

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

Thanks 🤗

[@cassamjany4376]

Wow.. ! That was a trip down Memory Lane for me .I used to work at the Piton du Milieu tea estate for pocket money during the school holidays in the nineteen-sixties,and I remember the Chartreuse tea factory when it was in operation. The reservoir was also a great place for fishing although I'm sure we were doing it quite illegally ! Thanks for this great video.

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

You are welcome, Tea picking awesome. We did see some guys coming with their rods, so maybe it's ok

[@rebeccab7815]

Thank you for this video i did it yesterday and its amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

That is so awesome, I loved that trip

[@artyfhartie2269]

This is what I like. The videos on shopping malls and Western food giants fast food eateries are kind of boring and disturbing. The adventure trips to various localities are informative, relaxing, filled with escapism and nostalgia for me anyway. The stops at street food merchants/ local markets are part of the good old Mauritian way of life. Addendum: The video on the old quarters of Port Louis are still the best. There are many more places in Port Louis to visit eg Reine de la paix,Citadel, Champ de Mars, many places of worship and old streets, casernes

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

It was a great time doing this adventure and we still have so much to see in Port Louis, as well as a few off the beaten path places.

[@taurus1127]

Bonkers Brian..love your video man…wow wow 🤩🤣👍🏼

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

wow, Thanks 👍

[@mazavaroo5959]

You guys rock ….i did not even know this road “B52” 😂 even being a Mauritian…. Looking forward to be back in Mauritius soon ❤️

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

Thanks, and enjoy when you get back

[@Preety108]

Wild strawberry 🍓 Wild Orchids Woow.., wonderful place for a tour

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

It was a great trip

[@kikigem6290]

Hi there,curious as usual.thx

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

It's a good one

[@mamodekomdar4292]

H i Bryan Can you make a video of Rose Belle in Mauritius.Its my birth place and have not been there for over 10yrs.was planning to go but got hit by Covid-19. Will take you and Mrs out for diner when in Mtius next year as a Thsnk you. Mamode

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

Thanks, we are planning a trip to Rose Belle, just need permission to visit a private museum first.

[@JohnSmith-el5mo]

I would love to camp in the area. Thank you for sharing.

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

There are some great looking place there

[@ameliamyburgh2945]

Bryan next time ask te fishermen what fish they catch at the dam. Wondered if one can fish there as hubby loves to fish, fresh water and salt water

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

they mostly catch tilapia but some times carp, my friend just caught a 2 meter fresh water eel.

[@djg3906]

Jen said Hi back. By the way your Domaine Anna video was amazing. Hopefully more hotels allow you to film.

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

I hope so too! thanks

[@dhanchu6137]

Please visit lescalier Village in the South.

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

Sometime soon I hope

[@ttonysunny7373]

HELLO BRYAN AND RIKI, HOW`S IT HANGING?

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

good and you Tony

[@videoraver]

When are you going to Pont Naturel? Don't forget to vlog the drive through the sugar cane fields!

[@JohnSmith-el5mo]

Pont Naturel is lovely but the road track is very bad for cars.

[@videoraver]

@@JohnSmith-el5mo That''s the fun part, trying to get there!

[@JohnSmith-el5mo]

@@videoraver I was in a rental Nissan Micra lol and I struggle. The drive through the field is awsome.

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

We are planning and the drive through the field will be captured.

[@DesiTraveler05]

sir will you make a video with me Your video is absolutely fantastic 😊

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

Sure, it could be fun, I'll check out your channel.

[@neeyadhkorimbocus5999]

Where please?

[@BryanDiscoversWorld]

Near Midlands Mauritius