In big cities all of these points are invisible, but if you are far from civilization, you can see how each element of a huge natural system works. Just imagine. Morning. The sun rises, first illuminating the Eastern part of the island, and then the first rays of sun reach deep gorges. The dew turns into steam at night, slowly rising up and becoming a cloud. Then the cloud becomes bigger and bigger and covers up the gorge, turning into a white cap on top of the mountain. And at this time the sun is already high in the sky. A new day has started. Oh yeah, we on the Reunion, baby!

Amazing place, which touched my imagination every single day, I spent there. You can see there every natural phenomena. And not because you are far from civilization, the life quality here can be compared with every city in France. Everything here is more clearly: the grass is greener, the sun is brighter, the waves are bigger, the rain is stronger, fruits are sweeter and the heat is harder. Everything here attracts attention to itself. Photos from the Reunion don’t need any filter, emotions could speak by themselves. Probably, the views of this island have changed my world view: I feel everything different here. I began to understand that all human problems are nothing. Well, think how can you be upset when lost the match when the waves are so close!!! This is Reunion! It is the edge of the world! A small point at the south of Indian ocean, where all life is concentrated in front of an active volcano. It's SO far from home. And it's so beautiful.

Well, let's rewind it and find ourselves on the beach Les Brisants. This week was a complete nightmare for the house owner, who lives close to beach-tennis courts: a bunch of people, noise, music, autos etc. But after the tournament he was the happiest man on the Earth, who could finally enjoy of HIS parking places. To play tournaments like this is a real pleasure! Strong opponents, active audience and just a fantastic level of organization!

1. Banners of the event were posted at all major roads in around city.
2. The best two women and men doubles get paid tickets from Paris to Reunion.
3. The best four doubles get free hotel and car.
4. The day after finals, the organizers arranged a guided tour around the island.
5. The official Facebook page was updated online.
6. Matches from the center court were broadcasted on YOUTUBE online.
7. Every day about 200 really good photos from matches downloaded on Facebook. For the first time in my life I saw a special zone on the beach for photographers.
8. All matches were commented by the host, I guess, after this weekend this guy wants to spend a few days in complete silence!
9. Gifts to players. By the way, guess what's on the picture? (you will find the answer at end of article).
10. And, finally, the tournament had three categories: single, doubles and mixed. And finals of each of them took the format of "night session" in the fully filled stands. The audience was screaming, supporting, and even made a "wave". It was fantastic. Well, who doesn't love attention?

PS: By the way, I think tournaments like this, where the atmosphere is top, is a better way to meet potential investors with beach tennis. And if we do it then Russia will have 10 times more centers for beach sports with an entourage of the best beaches in the world. In General, now feeling complete spiritual unity with nature, enjoying the silence of the mountains and the sound of the waves, I can tell: NOW WE’RE GOING TO THE CARIBBEAN!!!

The answer to the photo: Portable ashtray. Ah, these French!