I've tried to find John leaving for Mauritius but had no luck but perhaps I'm searching on the wrong records list. Anyone had any better luck
The Suez Canal opened in early 1870. There was an overland route from London to Marseilles from where, every 2 weeks, there were steam packets through the canal to India via MAURITIUS. There are many newspaper articles showing that passengers booking in London to go east of Suez would get their luggage to Marseilles free of charge. This would be the fastest and cheapest way for John Garfitt and his bride.
Dave