For the next few days my blog will be picture less until Charlie and I can figure out how to get his computer to decide to work.
Update. Charlie's computer needed two days to get over boat rides. Two days later, it started up. On the ride back to the mainland, it stopped (for two days) then started again! We took it to the Genius Bar. They looked it over, it appeared to be fine. It just gets a bit seasick, what can I say.
We got up in Johannesburg, had a lovely breakfast, and were picked up by 8:30. Sam was back! That was nice, he’s a great guide. We went to the airport and listened to news about Mugabe and the mess in Zimbabwe. Just before we got to the airport, Sam tried to get his pick up man to the right place. Poor guy was waiting in front of the international terminal, but Sam new that South African air would have to check in from the Domestic terminal. After watching this poor dude run from the international terminal - we got checked in and all was well. Normally, airport checking are pretty simple, but this was one of the few that help was really appreciated. Our flight was delayed about an hour. The original plane was supposed to come in from Harare, Zimbabwe, but was delayed. A new plane was put into service in its stead.
We flew to Vilankulos, Mosambique. We had to buy a visa to get in. Part of the rigamarole was a photo and two pointer fingerprints. After my photo was taken (we were an hour late anyhow) the system broke down. GAK! I broke the computer with my photo, how bad is that? Eventually we got through. We were met on the other side of the gate by guys from the resort. They put us in a van and drove us through the streets of Vilankulos. It’s an interesting place - much poorer than anywhere in South Africa. Mozambique is Portuguese speaking - I didn’t know that. There were ads for Peri Peri - like the chicken at Nando’s. - We had seen a Nando’s in South Africa (a place we had tried in Vancouver, Canada, and in Washington DC). The world is both wide and small - all at the same time.
We got into a van and drove through town to the shore. We waded into a boat, and took a one hour voyage to Bazaruto Island, and the Antantara Reseort. We were met by dancers and driven to our beach front villa unit. Quite lovely. The wifi is only at the reception here - so here I sit. When we got to reception the first time, Charlie’s computer decided, enough is enough. We’ll try other things to get it going.
Here are a few photos when we first got to Bazaruto Island.
Once we were settled in we took a Tuk tuk like van to the spa. We sat, had a glass of wine and watched the ocean. It was spitting rain, but was so peaceful, if was wonderful
Back to our “cabin” for a rest. We went to dinner around 7:30 and had a great Middle Eastern buffet. We’re schedule to take a back woods trek tomoow to look at local creatures. To be continue..
Update. Charlie's computer needed two days to get over boat rides. Two days later, it started up. On the ride back to the mainland, it stopped (for two days) then started again! We took it to the Genius Bar. They looked it over, it appeared to be fine. It just gets a bit seasick, what can I say.
We got up in Johannesburg, had a lovely breakfast, and were picked up by 8:30. Sam was back! That was nice, he’s a great guide. We went to the airport and listened to news about Mugabe and the mess in Zimbabwe. Just before we got to the airport, Sam tried to get his pick up man to the right place. Poor guy was waiting in front of the international terminal, but Sam new that South African air would have to check in from the Domestic terminal. After watching this poor dude run from the international terminal - we got checked in and all was well. Normally, airport checking are pretty simple, but this was one of the few that help was really appreciated. Our flight was delayed about an hour. The original plane was supposed to come in from Harare, Zimbabwe, but was delayed. A new plane was put into service in its stead.
We flew to Vilankulos, Mosambique. We had to buy a visa to get in. Part of the rigamarole was a photo and two pointer fingerprints. After my photo was taken (we were an hour late anyhow) the system broke down. GAK! I broke the computer with my photo, how bad is that? Eventually we got through. We were met on the other side of the gate by guys from the resort. They put us in a van and drove us through the streets of Vilankulos. It’s an interesting place - much poorer than anywhere in South Africa. Mozambique is Portuguese speaking - I didn’t know that. There were ads for Peri Peri - like the chicken at Nando’s. - We had seen a Nando’s in South Africa (a place we had tried in Vancouver, Canada, and in Washington DC). The world is both wide and small - all at the same time.
We got into a van and drove through town to the shore. We waded into a boat, and took a one hour voyage to Bazaruto Island, and the Antantara Reseort. We were met by dancers and driven to our beach front villa unit. Quite lovely. The wifi is only at the reception here - so here I sit. When we got to reception the first time, Charlie’s computer decided, enough is enough. We’ll try other things to get it going.
Here are a few photos when we first got to Bazaruto Island.
The boat that took us from the mainland to Bazaruto Island. We had to wade out to it. How deep we got, depended on the tide. The tide was out - we had to wade deeper to get to the boat. I'm short - this isn't easy.
The boat house/bar/fishing building
The greeting committee.
This tree was on the path to our cabin. I think it's a kind of guava, I should have asked.
We had a beach front cabin with a little thatched-roofed area to hide from the sun. Twilights are gorgeous here.
Once we were settled in we took a Tuk tuk like van to the spa. We sat, had a glass of wine and watched the ocean. It was spitting rain, but was so peaceful, if was wonderful
Back to our “cabin” for a rest. We went to dinner around 7:30 and had a great Middle Eastern buffet. We’re schedule to take a back woods trek tomoow to look at local creatures. To be continue..
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