It felt like we were climbing onboard the Titanic when we boarded the "Illala". We chose to go first class which meant we could stay on the top deck and had the option to rent a mattress. Unfortunately, it was very cold up there with no protection from the wind. On our way back, all of the mattresses were rented so it was a pretty miserable night laying on the hard floor freezing in the wind. The other options were down in the lower area with no windows being pushed up against chickens and fish. So, we were pretty lucky.
Me and Sarah on a little boat heading over to Mozambique. It was a bit of a mission getting on these small boats off of the Illala. Note how tired I am. Not looking my best.
Women washing themselves, clothes, and dishes in the lake.
The beautiful sunset in Mozambique. We decided we couldn't complain too much about Mozambique with views like this.
Children washing dishes beside the trail.
It's nice to have connections. The girls to my right work at Mango Drift and they are friends with a guy who has painted me pictures back at Mwaya Beach. They invited me and Patrick, another volunteer, over for lunch of rice, goat, and beans. I met her whole family and her mother is to my left.
The sunset from Mango Drift on Likomo Island
Me and Patrick having an evening swim. A rare treat as where we live we worry about crocodiles.
