Stunning Mozambique

We arrived in Mozambique a few nights ago. From Kruger, we flew on an 18 person plane for about 1.5 hours, to Vilanculous. From there, we were supposed to be transferred by boat to the island of Benguerra. Because of weather and much to my dismay, we were told we would be making the trip by small plane. It really wasn´t that bad. It was only 10 minutes and the view was amazing!

We landed on a grass "runway" and as soon as we landed, some kids came running out to check out the people getting out of the plane. We got in the car to our lodge and had a very entertaining conversation with our driver. As usual, we were asked about the governator. Adolfo told us that Arnold is scary in his movies and I told him he´s even scarier as Governor. He also told us that Bon Jovi is his favorite musician and that people from Texas talk a lot. So funny!

The official language of Mozambique is Portuguese. Weird, huh!? I don´t know how to describe the water here...it´s clear, blue and warm. The sand is the softest, whitest sand I have ever seen. It is HOT here! And, extremely humid! For the last few days, Eddie and I have been two of four guests here.

The day we got here, we slept for a few hours and then went to dinner and back to bed. The next morning we walked down the beach and didn´t see a single soul. It was a really relaxing day topped off with a beautiful sunset and a private, lantern lit dinner on the beach in front of our chalet. Yesterday, we went snorkeling at two mile reef, which was the best snorkeling we have ever done. On the way back to the lodge, we stopped off at Pansy Island, which is a tidal island where all of the Pansy shells (sand dollars) live. It was easily the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The rest of the day we relaxed and read.

Today is our last full day. We may kayak later. We are going to to a dow boat cruise later this evening. Tomorrow afternoon we leave here for our long journey home. It´s bitter sweet. I'm ready to be home and see friends and family...and Lincoln who we miss terribly! However, it will be tough to leave paradise!