Ever since returning to Mozambique we have been looking at possible places to fly. We have driven through many different landscapes on our way down the coast from Inhassoro, stopping one night in Maxixe (pronounced Masheesh) watching small ferry boats crossing to and from Inhambane on a peninsular. This part of the country was covered in coconut palms as far as the eye could see. After Xai Xai we decided to explore inland towards the South African border as the are looked more open on Google Maps but what it didn't show that everywhere there were large fields of sugarcane. We drove over 50 kilometres on a rough road away from the sugar processing factory and had to wild camp in a field of tall sugarcane.
Close to Maputo while finding a campsite again near the coast, we drove through a wide open area which Chris thought possible at a push to fly from, but I was more cautious as there appeared to be too many wet areas. While considering the possibility we made it to Jay's Camping, only 10 Kilometres from the hard road but only accessible with 4-wheel drive as the track in is through deep sand. It took us 40 minutes to get here. This is where we are now, a lovely spot with the sound of the ocean crashing on the shore below the dunes. The camp dog, Benjie, has befriended us and we have had fun with him romping on the beach.
Not satisfied with the nearby partial wetland and it's proximity to Maputo international airport, we spent Wednesday and Thursday exploring further afield and ended up to the south west of the city towards the Swaziland border. This is a much more hospitable area for a balloon flight with open farmland, between banana plantations and where we hope to make a flight with Paul when he arrives tomorrow.
Close to Maputo while finding a campsite again near the coast, we drove through a wide open area which Chris thought possible at a push to fly from, but I was more cautious as there appeared to be too many wet areas. While considering the possibility we made it to Jay's Camping, only 10 Kilometres from the hard road but only accessible with 4-wheel drive as the track in is through deep sand. It took us 40 minutes to get here. This is where we are now, a lovely spot with the sound of the ocean crashing on the shore below the dunes. The camp dog, Benjie, has befriended us and we have had fun with him romping on the beach.
Not satisfied with the nearby partial wetland and it's proximity to Maputo international airport, we spent Wednesday and Thursday exploring further afield and ended up to the south west of the city towards the Swaziland border. This is a much more hospitable area for a balloon flight with open farmland, between banana plantations and where we hope to make a flight with Paul when he arrives tomorrow.
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