Dhows in Inhambane



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Mozambican  Flag Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration by whites, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development. The ruling ... [read more]
Blog: Mozambique Coast
Date: August 21st 2005

Mozambique is all about the coast. You go north or you go south. We roamed frozen-in-time colonial towns like Inhambane, perched at the tip of a peninsula surrounded by graceful dhows. We sweated in decaying port cities like Beira, strewn with ship wrecks, sewage, and stunning tree-lined streets. We typed reports on perfect beaches like Tofo. We sailed in the Bazaruto Archipelago, a tropical p ... read more







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