17 June 2011, Tofo
Today was the laziest day of all in Mozambique. The weather was not very cooperative for an active day as the wind was blowing too strongly, preventing any boats from going out to sea. So we lazed and lazed and yes, lazed some more. On the beach, at the backpackers, reading and taking a long walk all around town.
However, we did end the day off with a lovely sunset cruise on the lagoon at Inhambane in a traditional dhow.
The dhow first belonged to our skipper’s father and he took over the business of transporting people and wares across the bay when his father was too old to continue. Now you can see by the pictures that he is fairly old, so you can only imagine how old the dhow is.
We enjoyed a lovely gentle sail with the wind in our hair and our fingers trailing the surface of the water as we glided along. The flamingos flew overhead and I had an immense feeling of tranquil freedom.
On the lagoon we saw men fishing in traditional single dhows.
The view across the bay of Inhambane's majestic Catholic Church was lovely. The red roof resonated beautiful with the soft light of the sunset.
Of course the sunset was beautiful. We are in Mozambique after all and I took extra care to take in the whole scene as this would be one of my last for this holiday.
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