Quick Day in Maputo

Trip Start Feb 10, 2008
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Trip End May 17, 2008


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Monday, March 31, 2008

So after our very long, bumpy, and sad bus ride, we arriving in Maputo around 3 in the afternoon. We were hot, tired, hungry and grumpy as hell, so it didn't bode well for the rest of the day. (as a result, this will be a short blog :)

We crashed at our hostel for a few hours, then grabbed some food across the street. Maputo seemed ok, but not great. We realized that we felt much mroe comfortable in small towns in a third world country rather than big dirty cities. We then wandered around for a bit, got haggled but some street vendors for a bit, and then just got worn down so we sat on a patio for a beer and contemplated our evening. We decided the best thing for everyone was to just lay low, so we went to a movie! (seems to be our solution when we are grumpy and not really in a place we want to be!)

So movie and a late dinner fixed us right up and got us ready for bed. Tomorrow, we fly to Jo-burg and then Cape Town. It feels a little funny to be starting actual "travelling" again since we've been in the same place for 2 weeks now. But I'm sure we'll get the hang of it once we get going! First things on the agenda - buy a new camera!!!! and a lonely planet (since that was also in the bag.... oy). No new ipods for us though, so I'm going to have to put up with Derek's singing for the next 6+ weeks :)

talk in cape town!

xoxox
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jthomson
jthomson on Apr 7, 2008 at 01:25PM

What a Bummer
Hey Guys,
So sorry to hear about your stolen posessions! After all of your hard work that is really sad. I am sure you will always have vivid pictures in your head of the wonderful safari, something nobody can take away from you! Excited to hear more about your fantastic journey. Travel safe! Miss you much,
Love Jill

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