Day 6, 2011/05/07
Not far to travel today. We are off to guinjata to meet dome fellow South Africans we met in Xai-xai yesterday. They have booked for eight and some of their friends have had to go back home. In terms of line on sight, the gps says we have only to travel 50 odd km. However, to make it a little more scenic, we have decided to go first to Inhambane, then Tofo, before heading for Guinjata.
Just before the turnoff to Inhambane, there is a sign that reads, "vetkoek en mince". Hell, weever you go in Mozambique, there appears to be South Africans and, they appear to have brought their cuisine with them!
Inhambane, is a lovely little town. Got a lovely med feel to it. Lovely Lomb roads with trees and shops along it. Also, numerous things have been newly painted, a clear sign of things are on the up in Mozambique.
Then off to Tofo. A real tourist hot spot. The first real one I have scene thus far. A number of young people, most probably backpackers. We stop to enjoy a cocconuton the beach. A young girl of about 14, yielding a big panga proceeds to clean the coconut for us. And what she charged, was a mere 7 Meticas! Yes, something like a R1.50.
Then off to meet those South Africans we met in Xai-xai. Little did we know what we were in for. The first 16 km was red sand road, with the odd thick patch, but the last 3 were a nightmare! Thick, thick beach sand! 500m in ANC David takes a tumble. Nothing really however, enough to shake one's confidence. And poor David, battled from there on in. I found it tough but not as bad as David. Needless to say, we arrived exhausted. Hannelie and Louis Strydom, together with Piet and Rene Rappard were amazing hosts. After a lovely braai and, watching the Stormers go down to the Crusaders, it is off to bed. But, not before we get convinced to go out game/deep sea fishing with them in the morning. I am always keen on trying something new so am more than keen.
Day 6 Pics
interesting thatching !
ReplyDeleteFish looked good.
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