More photos from my weekend trip to Maputo (the capital) …

Overall, it reminded me a lot of Shanghai – except the streets were a lot less crowded here (very much so), not to mention substantially fewer Asians (I counted one, including me). Oh, and everyone carries stuff around on their heads. I would try to, but I’m not sure if it’s covered by travel insurance …

1. The market – looks very similar to a Chinese market! (with some obvious differences)


2. From the markets: some hot stuff!


3. Transportation by head is very common … these African women must have a pretty good sense of balance. I would've tried it, but I'm not sure if travel insurance covers it.


4. Women’s soccer is very big there. I sneaked into a game and there would’ve been thousands of people (mostly men!) cheering at the top of their voices …


5. Maputo streets – empty and dusty on a Saturday.


6. A dangerous theme park! (somewhat ironically entitled ‘Luna Park’). This place was absolutely deserted, except for a few kids, a ‘Street Fighter II: Champion Edition’ arcade game and a guy sleeping on a rusty ferris wheel … but at only 50c entry, how could I refuse?