Foto: The station in Maputo designed by Gustave Eiffel (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Mozambique - Around half past two, we walk into the center of Maputo. Just to be safe, without any valuables on us. We follow the sights from the travel guide. Via Jardin Tunduru park, past the Casa de Ferro (Iron House) and the White Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, we arrive at the Conselho Municipal (city hall). Here we walk to the entrance to take a look inside. The guard at the door gives permission to look around. The hall is beautiful, and the stained-glass windows remind one of 17th-century sailing ships. We continue our route to the colonial fort. This fort was originally established by the Dutch and later expanded by the Portuguese. I notice that everyone smiles kindly as we walk by. Vendors try to promote their goods but are nowhere near pushy. Through the fish market — where I am only allowed to take a photo for a fee — we walk on to the station. The station was designed by Gustaf Eiffel. We walk onto the platform and discover a small restaurant by the track. We order a cola and soup with bread. We enjoy it while on the other platform people rush to catch their trains. After eating, we walk back toward the hotel. We stroll through the Mercado (market). It is very busy here and really nice to see. Just before dusk, around half past five, we are back at the hotel. From the hotel room, I watch the darkness slowly fall and the street grow quieter.
Parque Nacional da Gorongosa
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The coral reef of the Bazaruto Archipelago
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