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Mozambique on short notice Day 6. Maputo to Xai-Xai

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April 1st 2012
We started our trip to Xai-Xai early in the morning, greeting Keith, Annette and Deon who looked after us in Maputo, but only after having coffee and rusks again. It felt like leaving family after a visit. Because of all the rain and me not covering the open connector after removing the GPS, the wiring got wet and caused a short circiut. After filling up with expensive fuel (49 Meticals @ 3.48 / ... read more

Africa » Mozambique » Southern

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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