After almost a week of relative ex-pat luxury, I decided to stay on the farm for a night, with the owners of the company I’m consulting to. Whilst they’re also ex-pats, farmers in Mozambique are really struggling (many are getting economically ‘done over’ by the tobacco companies) and certainly are not living like the ex-pats I’ve met so far. These guys have a 120 hectare property 30 minutes out of Chomoio. What I love about these places is the night sky – with no city for hundreds of miles, it is amazing on a clear night (okay, I tried to take a picture but the flash wasn’t strong enough …!). And, assuming you avoid the animals and fertilizer (and the wind's not blowing the wrong way!), the fresh natural smell is great.
Their farm is right next to the river and this gorgeous, huge weird rock mountain thing:
There are all the animals you’d expect to have on a farm …
Including pet dogs and their favourite animal to hunt, mice!
The morning sun is so strong you can’t look at it (unless you’re a camera) …
… But the flora is beautiful in the morning
Whilst there’s no internet or mobile reception, they do have satellite TV …
It was fantastic! I’ll be back … well, after a few more nights at the bed and breakfast!
Blessings
John
1 comment:
heyhey camellia here... very interesting experiences u have I must say :P anyway get a doodleboard! its like bianca's tagboard but... cuter? and with funny random emoticons.www.doodleboard.com :) take care !
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