Travel Africa Through Mozambique

chillibreeze writer — Usha Sharma

Across the Indian Ocean lies Mozambique, the land of clear blue skies, vast virgin land, beautiful beaches, exotic wild life and natural vegetation.

Africa is full of mystery. There is so much to be discovered and such an amalgamation of cultures exists together in harmony that you are amazed by the variety at display. Mozambique is rapidly changing and is in the process of transforming itself through the use of science and technology.

Maputo, known earlier as Lourenzo Marques, is the capital of Mozambique and is steeped in history. It has a Portuguese connection, visible in the planning of the city, the beautiful buildings and the Portuguese speaking people. Some landmarks are the port and the Central Railway Station, a unique reminder of the Portuguese times. It is like a palace and leaves a lasting impression as a fairytale railway station. Other highlights including a fascinating maritime museum and a historic light house at Inhaca Island for those interested in Mozambique’s seafaring past and the Maputo Elephant Reserve for wild life lovers.

We had the opportunity to visit the countryside near Maputo and were amazed by the vast, sparsely inhabited land with clear blue skies above and fresh unpolluted air, which was simply heavenly. Chirping birds, cashew trees, rice fields and local villagers marketing fruit were other engrossing sights.

Maputo has a historic connection with India, with several Mozambicans having Indian roots and several Indians having settled there and engaged in business. Maputo has several Indian restaurants, which are frequented by the Mozambicans and the visiting tourists who enjoy the Indian cuisine and ambience. On Shiv rathri we visited the local Shiv temple in Maputo and had a darshan there. The temple is the meeting point of Mozambicans of Indian origin.

The residents of Maputo love life and celebrate it with a zest unique to them; the Africa-Portugal connection has certainly enriched their lives. The Mozambicans are busy building their nation, through enterprise, education and international collaboration and it certainly is a tourist’s delight with all the contrasts it offers. Do plan to visit this wonderland.

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—About our writer:

Usha has a Ph.D in Entomology. She has served in the Dept.of Science and Technology for more than 20 years and is interested in living life in a holistic way. She enjoys gardening, reading, traveling and is interested in environmental conservation and building networks with friends who cherish life and human values. Usha has an optimistic outlook and a spiritual bend of mind which also views science as a spiritual endeavor.

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