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We ate at KFC in Maputo

November 29th 2007
So I don't have any time to make an entry today, but here are a bunch of photos. I got my site assignment, and I am going to be living in the Zambezia province, close to the capital city. Although I cannot say the exact city on this blog, I'm sure that my mother or father could tell anyone interested enough to call them. We are done with training a week from tomorrow and I just passed my final lan ... read more

Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Maputo

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

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Jimmy Schneidewind

The Fresh Prince of Mozambique

For some reason, Peace Corps decided that it would be a good idea to accept me into their program and then to send me to Mozambique, or "the 'Bique" as the natives refer to it. No, that part isn't true, but the first part is. I will be serving in Mozambique for the next two years and three months, and I will use this blog to document my journey. My story is sure to include twists and turns, the likes of which are unknown to the common man, but then again, I am the Fresh Prince of Mozambique. Stay tuned "to see what happens when people stop being polite and start being real! The real world. Moz... full info

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