Mozambique 2016

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Wow that was a bit of an emotional trip back to Santa Maria, Mozambique last week.  In October 2013 I left, after ten years there, and returned to South Africa. 

Luckily the bay was calm on the way there.  (NOT the return trip).

Maputo Skyline


Dhow




Mr Dick Nhonguane
Inhaca island in the background


Meeting with The Boss - Nkosi Zacarias Nhonguane

Love the licence plate

Sandbanks at low tide


Catching up with my dear friend Abel, now in his 80s








Beach Bar







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