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On another work related assignment, my young son, Ashley, and I were driving from Zimbabwe to Malawi and needed to make a detour through the Tete corridor in Mozambique as there was little chance that I would reach the Malawi border post before they shut that night. I was therefore forced to ‘camp’ under the Tete Bridge till day break.

Mozambique, In The Nude

Cindy Dale
2006-04-02 22:05:56

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that had been watching us ran off in the opposite direction that Ashley and I ran in. Ashley was crying because of the slugs on my hand and in my hair and I was frantic in trying to get them off.

When our hysteria eventually settled to a mild panic, I slowly became aware that an audience had gathered around us. I was overcome with a sense of self and realised I was butt naked.

In one swift movement I scooped Ashley up and ran back into the tent, my foot hooking on the centre door pole and bringing the tent down around us. Regardless, I pulled on my clothes and dressed Ashley and emerged a while later to a standing ovation.

Travel Tips
Where: Mozambique is in south-eastern Africa, on the Indian Ocean, bordering the Mozambique Channel, between South Africa and Tanzania.

Getting there: For direct flights to Mozambique see www.opodus.com

Where to stay: Hotels in Mozambique: Polana Hotel, mail@hpolana.uem.mz and Hotel Cardoso, hcardoso@zebra.uem.mz .

Activities: Mozambique has great potential for anybody keen on wild animals and hiking but, tragically, the presence of nearly a million land mines in national parks and mountain areas (and throughout much of the country) means these activities aren't yet available. Travellers to the South will enjoy the splendid beaches of Ponta do Ouro. This beautiful resort is one of the best locations for diving in the world and its waters are alive with many species of marine life including dolphins, Manta ray and the occasional shark for the more adventurous. The shoals of tropical fish fill the coral reefs with an ever-changing spectrum of colour. To the North of Maputo, in the province of Gaza, are the famous beaches of Bilene and Xai-Xai. Their well equipped resorts offer you a choice of water sports, fishing and relaxation in the luxurious setting that will entice you to stay longer and return time and time again. Further on up the Coast, around the city ...