Raising the sail on the Dhow
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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]
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: Trouble in paradise
Date: September 16th 2005
When you think of Mozambique, what comes to mind? Never ending dazzling white beaches, gorgeous turquoise blue lagoons, coral reefs, magical old towns and prawns the size of your fist. It doesn't? Why not? Probably, because the only knowledge you have of Mozambique comes from pictures on TV disaster relief appeals. Not only is Mozambique beautiful and the people welcoming, but it ... read more
Date: September 16th 2005
When you think of Mozambique, what comes to mind? Never ending dazzling white beaches, gorgeous turquoise blue lagoons, coral reefs, magical old towns and prawns the size of your fist. It doesn't? Why not? Probably, because the only knowledge you have of Mozambique comes from pictures on TV disaster relief appeals. Not only is Mozambique beautiful and the people welcoming, but it ... read more
Comment on Raising the sail on the Dhow
... my purpose holds
To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars, until I die.
It may be that the gulfs will wash us down;
It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,
And see the great Achilles, whom we knew.
Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho'
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are,--
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
(Alfred L... full info
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