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Published: December 4th 2006
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So here we are in Mozambique, to be precise we are in the capital Maputo. It’s not the prettiest place in the world, but it has some charm and we have thoroughly enjoyed wandering about the place for the last 2 days. The thing that strikes me most about this city, is you can buy anything off a person on a street corner; fruit and veg, nuts, 4 gang extension leads, chocolate, arts and crafts, ivory ... even a toothbrush. In some places you get little tin shacks on the corner of 2 streets set up as a bar. Perfect for that can of ice cold beer on the way to work in the morning!
Our highlight here was a visit to the local fish market. It was just after 4pm and the days haul had just been delivered. Armed with some tips from the hostel on how to spot fresh fish; shiny eyes and red gills (rather than brown) - we decided on some prawns and a Grouper. The guys on the grouper stall were determined to palm us off with an old fish, but we fought hard and came a way with goodun. We then delivered the fresh
African Batiks
Special price for you! Although taking this picture did cost us a banana. fish to a stall around the corner who cooked us up a feast with our new produce … delicious!
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Still v jealous
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Not one mishap!
Just one! That's all I want? A splinter? A dicky tummy? Anything other than "look at us we're so smug having an awesome time!" Jx