Since I'm leaving Maputo on the 07:00 LAM flight to Joburg tomorrow morning, I decided it's a good time to post a long-overdue update to my blog. You'll have to wait a bit longer to see selected photos from my trips to Kruger Park, Malawi, and Xai-Xai. For now, suffice it to say that I've had a very enjoyable and enlightening stay here in Maputo and on my various excursions. Tomorrow I'm headed back to Malawi on CDC business and will return to Atlanta from there sometime around the 1st of September. Since my departure from Mozambique was somewhat hastily scheduled, I've haven't had much time to fit in all the things I intended to do, but here are some photos of my last couple of days.Saturday morning I went for a walk on the beach at low tide with Mindy and Judge. The coast is very flat here, so lots of beach is exposed at low tide. Needless to say, Judge had a great time running on the open beach and splashing through the shallow puddles.
In the evening, I hosted a pizza party at Mindy's house (Casa do Judge) with friends I've met and worked with and their families.
The kids enjoyed making music with Mindy's assortment of traditional instruments.
It was also a chance to once again share stories of our adventures with my IETA co-conspirators, Jackie & Shelia.
Finally, a last group photo with my professional and housing hosts - Beth, Mindy, and Peter. I've definitely made friendships that will endure the span of oceans and time.
