It was rewarding to welcome many groups of visitors, amongst which were sponsors, professionals, students, school children, journalists, film crews and friends. Several articles appeared in the national press and visitors enjoyed their visits showing great interest for the islet and its history. The recent campaigns have produced finds which, it is hoped, will be displayed in the National History Museum in Mahébourg.
   General Construction produced a splendid 2005 calendar featuring photographs of Ile de la Passe taken by Christian Bossu-Picat.
   In November 2004 the Principle Investigators gave oral presentations and poster session at the Earthwatch Conference in Boston as well as a lecture on Ile de la Passe at the University of Buffalo, USA.
   In August we were delighted to attend the opening of the Peopling of Mauritius and the Aapravasi Ghat exhibitions at the National History Museum in Mahébourg. On that enjoyable occasion Geoffrey was honoured to open the special hands-on archaeological enterprise for local school children. It was very encouraging to see, in the ensuing days, the extent to which the children, and indeed their teachers, enjoyed learning in this practical way.