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| Day 18, 2011/05/19 |
After such amazing snorkeling in Vilankulos, we decided to see what itwas like in Ilha de Mozambique. Well, not great is the answer. Our guide Juinita, arranged a Doha to take us across the mainland. At least these guys could sail the dhow unlike the guys in Vilankulos. However, due to the tide being soo low, we had to walk far distances across coral reefs to pools to see fish. I decided to to finally temp fate and try out my camera under water. And boy it works! So hence the 100s of pics!
After a little too much sun, we returned for a light lunch and then a visit to the Museum. Also a disappointment. Well perhaps an introduction to Museums Mozambique-an style. Very run down and not well documented. Interesting none the less. What I did figure out was that the modern day dhow sails been used date back to technology that came across with the Portuegese in the 16th century. And boy, it has not progressed since then.
Finally a visit to the fort on the island. One can only imagine what it must have been like to live in it. At least there appears to be loads of renovation work happening on the castle/fort. Something pleasing to see.
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