A move to Marrungulo, also known as The Coconut Coast, has brought us to a lovely campsite right still right next to the Indian Ocean.
Setting up camp only got tricky when a coconut missed Chris's head by about a metre. (He says it was 10 cm but we don't believe him). Anyhow, upshot was a shift of vehicles to avoid serious clobbering from above during the night.
Lesson. Don't park under a coconut palm.
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Friday, 14 December 2012
Sunday, 9 December 2012
What have we learned so far? Thoughts from Chris at Marracuene Mozambique
The tents are waterproof having been subject to violent and torrential storms.
The 2 hours to erect the tent the first time was the exception. 5 minutes is now the norm.
It is great fun driving a 4x4 through sand....although Diana is not so sure.
The tent is very comfortable.
We have 2 great chefs
2M beer goes down a treat after a hard days driving
When a rhino approaches within 3 metres it gives a dead eye and we move off quickly (slowly)
A crocodile eats all parts of an antelope including legs and hooves.
It is chaos trying to board a Mozambique ferry, the locals jump the queue.
The 2 hours to erect the tent the first time was the exception. 5 minutes is now the norm.
It is great fun driving a 4x4 through sand....although Diana is not so sure.
The tent is very comfortable.
We have 2 great chefs
2M beer goes down a treat after a hard days driving
When a rhino approaches within 3 metres it gives a dead eye and we move off quickly (slowly)
A crocodile eats all parts of an antelope including legs and hooves.
It is chaos trying to board a Mozambique ferry, the locals jump the queue.
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