I arrived Monday evening to a hectic flurry of activity in Pemba airport. Was not a welcome entry to say the least! The passengers going on to Nampula and Maputo were given the priority. However, I'm here now, and it's been a great few days. Yesterday (Tuesday) was a holiday so got to hang out with a fellow fellow, Janice, and through her have met a few other AKF Guesthouse residents and expats.
My hotel is right on Wembe beach, but slightly isolated from town. Am looking for accomodation. Went to JK both nights so far and it's quite interesting that some of the younger kids only speak portuguese! Nandi is in the same so it's really weird. All farmans in Hindi/Gujarati since few English speakers.
Went to visit about 10 of our banks clients today...got to see all the little shops and wide range of businesses, and ask some questions about whether the loan has improved their prospects in life. Had a translator with very weak english - he was the loan officer responsible for staying in touch with those clients.
Whether a little milder (in theory) here esp due to ocean breeze. Certainly less mosquitos. Lots of cool baobab trees. Can't wait to visit Maputo and South Africa at some point, probably March, as I'm starting to hear great stories from some Portuguese expats who work out here.
Should you need to reach me:
+258 822 855 923
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